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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Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork
Pub / Restaurant
The delightful waterside village of Courtmacsherry has had its ups and downs in recent times, but it's now in the ascendancy once more with the success of its wonderful community shop and a number of other new-ish businesses, including the atmospheric ...
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Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork
Hotel
Situated a stone’s throw from the waters of the beautiful bay, the Adams family's small traditional hotel is the heart of the local community - and one of the friendliest places to stay on the Cork coast.
It's one of those nice old fashioned ho ...
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Sligo, Co. Sligo
Café / Classes/Courses / Speciality Store
Sligo native Aisling Kelly returned to her home town in 2014 to open this friendly café in the premises that was once her family’s pub.
Situated near the bridge and just a stone's throw from the famous statue of WB Yeats, this well-named ...
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Leenane, Co. Galway
Street Food
The wacky name is a hint of the thinking behind Reinaldo Seco and Kim Young's beautifully located food truck overlooking Killary Harbour in Connemara.
While the setting is remote it's hard to miss when you're travelling along the N59, as it's set up ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Restaurant / Wine Bar
A popular additon to the wide-ranging dining choices in Kinsale, Colm Ryan’s Cru was born out of a desire to provide locals and tourists with a cosy, warm, atmospheric place where they can enjoy simple but high quality food prepared by Chef Paul ...
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Dungloe, Co. Donegal
Hotel / Restaurant
Well situated in the scenic Rosses Gaeltacht, overlooking Dungloe Bay, the former Ostan na Rossan was acquired by the Boyle family in 2015, after lying empty for years, and redeveloped as a fine four star hotel.
Having been virtually re-built and the ...
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Limerick, Co. Limerick
Deli / Restaurant / Speciality Store
In a marriage made in hospitality heaven, premium goods provider Alex Findlater & Co. have joined forces with renowned hoteliers The Savoy Group to launch a one-of-a-kind enterprise in Limerick’s city centre, below the George Hotel.
Combinin ...
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Co. Limerick, Shannon West
Pub
Situated in the picturesque village of Mungret – just five kilometres south-west of Limerick city, on the Foynes road - Westward Ho was formerly a traditional country pub, beloved of locals and weary commuters alike.
Following a closure - a ...
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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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Limerick, Co. Limerick
Restaurant
Limerick’s beloved Plassey House is home to the East Room, a fine dining restaurant perfectly suited to the elegant surroundings of one of the country's finest historic houses.
Dating back to the late 18th century, Plassey House was once the sea ...
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