Launched in spring 2014, the Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500 km coastal route that invites the visitor to explore Ireland’s dramatic western seaboard.
Flagged as ‘the world’s longest coastal drive’, thanks to the many headlands and inlets that beg to be investigated along the way, it aims to highlight the most dramatic landmarks and attractions while also making it easier to find the interesting little out of the way places that might otherwise be by-passed.
It can be joined at any point and is divided into five sections, the first being Donegal in the north, with the other four (Donegal-Mayo; Mayo-Clare; Clare-Kerry; Kerry-Cork) leading you right down the Atlantic seaboard to the southern counties of Cork and Kerry.
A simple route map is available on discoverireland.ie where full information on each section is given, including activities and key ‘discovery points’.
The very distinctive bright blue ‘wave’ road signs make it virtually impossible to get lost - and we have plenty of suggestions for the best places to eat, drink and stay along the way, many of which are run by people who know the west coast back to front and will help visitors to find a genuine sense of discovery along this beautiful and fascinating coastline.
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Restaurant
A distinctive black and white three-storey building in downtown Salthill, just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean, Joanna Paszkiewicz and Chef Leon Mellsop's Black Cat has been a casual dining destination of choice for discerning Galwegians ...
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Doolin, Co. Clare
Restaurant / Restaurant with Rooms
Promising 'rustic fine dining' and situated on the edge of bustling Doolin village, Oar Doolin has all the advantages of association with this tourist hotspot while also being in a quiet location with plenty of private parking.
Formerly the highly reg ...
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Leenane, Co. Galway
Street Food
Little more than an energetic stone's throw from the shores of Killary Fjord on the Wild Atlantic Way, the latest development by the enterprising Young family is The Killary Lodge - a beautiful purpose-built 'nature lodge' on the grounds of their famou ...
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Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
The Marine Hotel and Restaurant has been a fixture in this popular North Kerry seaside resort since 1922.
New owners since 2019, Derek Nagle and Elaine Bennett have put a thoroughly modern stamp on the imposing seafront building, painting it in ocean ...
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Spanish Point, Co. Clare
Hotel / Restaurant
Aside from the spectacular oceanside location, the most striking thing about the Burke family's Armada Hotel is the staff - warm, friendly, efficient and engaging, they set the tone from the minute of arrival, so first time visitors to this impressive ...
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Country House
A true hidden gem in an out of the way almost seaside location in West Cork, this lovely 18th century property is run as a luxury coastal escape by Kela and Stephen Hodgins, who left Dublin in 2016 to undertake its restoration.
While it has no ...
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Co. Limerick, Shannon West
Café / Castle
Dating back to 1280 and approached along a long driveway lined with beautiful lime trees, Springfield Castle is a very special gem in the unspoilt West Limerick countryside.
It has been open to guests since 1976, offering self-catering stays for group ...
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Limerick, Co. Limerick
Café / Guesthouse
Centrally located in the heart of Limerick, close to the Hunt Museum and within comfortable walking distance of the city's main attractions, this sympathetically restored four-star guesthouse and daytime café offers an interesting alternative to ...
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Formerly The Mill Times, this well located boutique hotel hit the ground running when it opened under new management in June 2020, re-named The Mariner.
With a great welcome and hands-on hospitality from General Manager Colette Cave and friend ...
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Oranmore, Co. Galway
Restaurant with Rooms
French chef Nick Denis and his partner Natasha Hughes own and run this excellent restaurant in the heart of Oranmore - and they open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
They have parking at the back and direct access to the reception ar ...
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