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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Portnoo, Co. Donegal
Bar / Restaurant
With its sandy Blue Flag beach, ruggedly picturesque coastline and the famous Narin & Portnoo Links, Portnoo is a favourite family holiday and golfing destination for those in the know - and, thanks to the warm welcome and good food offered ...
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Castletownbere, Co. Cork
Fish & Seafood / Restaurant
Gracey Delaney and Mark Funston share a passion for great food and hospitality, and a love for their adopted town of Castletownbere. Formerly of Bere Haven Lodge, the duo decided to focus on the premier produce the port town is known for – fresh ...
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Baltimore, Co. Cork
Restaurant
Ahmet Dede and Maria Archer share a passion for food, but also a grá for family. They have long wanted to open a sibling to their enormously successful Dede at The Customs House; a place more casual in feel and vibe but without compromising on t ...
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Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Hotel
Easy to find and centrally located for exploring a large area of the West of Ireland, this modern four star on the edge of Claremorris came into new ownership in 2018 and has since seen considerable investment to increase its appeal to a wide range of ...
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Co. Limerick, Shannon West
Café
Roots Community Shop & Café opened in the pretty little West Limerick village of Kilmeedy in December 2020, but the premises have been home to a shop serving the people of Kilmeedy and beyond for well over a hundred years. Re ...
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Westport, Co. Mayo
Restaurant
Replacing a long standing café (Gavin’s) on Bridge Street, the main shopping street in Westport, this new restaurant was opened by Irishman Pat Hughes and his Thai wife Nikki in December 2024. Filling a dining gap that Westport didn&rsquo ...
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