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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Ramelton, Co. Donegal
Street Food
It may not look too promising in the daytime when it's closed up and the only sign of life is the rumbling generator - but come back later on and Johnny’s Ranch food truck on the Ramelton quayside may surprise you.
The first thing that you'll no ...
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Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
Baking/Bakery / Café
With the name written boldly in white across a blue frontage and large windows giving onto two streets, you won't miss this corner restaurant in the centre of Ballyshannon.
Which is good news for visitors passing through the town, as it's a place to s ...
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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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Downings, Co. Donegal
Restaurant
No reservations are accepted at Tony Davidson and Lina Reppert's miniscule seafood restaurant near Downings harbour - and there's no phone either, so you can't even call and plead for a table.
So you just have to get there early and be prepared to que ...
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Lahinch, Co. Clare
Pub / Restaurant
Originally opened in 1870, Flanagan’s pub is a thoroughly authentic piece of West Clare heritage, in the centre of the busy seaside town of Lahinch. A traditional bar remains, with hardwood floors and tongue and groove panelling, but its new owne ...
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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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Dingle, Co. Kerry
Restaurant
Julian and Katia Wyatt bring an international sensibility to the excellent value menu at their comfortable and relaxed John Street restaurant, but the produce at the heart of Julian’s skilful cooking is (almost) pure Dingle, with just a sprinklin ...
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Co. Mayo, West
Restaurant
Back in his home town of Balla in mid-Mayo, after working in top restaurants abroad and in the west of Ireland, Chef Patrick McEllin has fulfilled his dream of establishing a destination restaurant that is also a home from home for local diners.
Oxtai ...
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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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Next door to Kelly's Butchers, this homely café on the Great Western Greenway is run by Sean Kelly’s daughter, Shauna - whose appealing cooking includes many ingredients from her dad’s shop, as well as lovely desserts and cakes to en ...
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