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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Crookhaven, Co. Cork
Restaurant
The small but exceptionally charming village of Crookhaven is blessed with plenty of choice when it comes to good food and drink (for the holiday season at any rate), and this pleasing restaurant - the more formal dining arm of O'Sullivan's Bar - has e ...
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Waterville, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
A first for this famous Ring of Kerry village, local man Eoin Moriarty opened this boutique-style hotel, Sea Lodge Waterville, in June 2015.
Both Eoin and his sister Sharon Fitzgerald, who is the Manager, have happy childhood memories of summers ...
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Very obviously a former pub - the name is writ large on the wall in traditional style - Michael Copley's charming gallery and coffee house just west of Kilcrohane offers organic and seasonal refreshments in a quirky setting and makes a great place to t ...
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Sligo, Co. Sligo
Restaurant
Two former bank employees, Paddy Sweeney and David Dunne, opened Knox in the heart of Sligo Town in May 2015 and it was an instant hit.
In a small café space with an industrial décor that’s softened by funky wood panelling along on ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Restaurant
Exceptional cooking of local foods by a dedicated owner chef and great service are the USPs that tempt those in the know across the Peace Bridge, to Sean Harrigan’s popular informal restaurant in the Waterside area.
Named in honour of the 'soot ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Bar / Distillery/Brewery / Restaurant
Launched at the Culturetech Craft Beer Festival in 2014, the Walled City Brewery is an ambitious new venture and the first craft brewery in the city centre for over 100 years.
Handsomely located in the old military pay office on Ebrington Square ...
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Co. Sligo, North West
Bakery / Baking/Bakery / Café
In 2015 Dervla James, her husband Johny Conlon and their daughter Edith moved back from Dublin to Dervla's home town, to set up a lovely café and bakery with views of Easkey Castle and the Atlantic Ocean.
It was something of a triumphal march, ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Bakery / Baking/Bakery / Café / Restaurant
Just as pretty as their original Primrose Café on Carlisle Road, Ciaran and Melanie Breslin's bigger business overlooking the Foyle has an extra touch of continental chic with its jaunty striped awnings and smart outside seating area.
It ...
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Gallery only (by appointment) until further notice
This is a fantastic little place and, even if the stunningly beautiful Loop Head (and its lighthouse) weren't such a magnet, it would be worth heading to the peninsula just for the pleasure of a visit ...
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Achill Island, Co. Mayo
B&B / Classes/Courses / Restaurant / Wine Bar
In a stunning location on the lower slopes of Slievemore mountain - overlooking Keel Lake and the dramatic cliffs, shore and crested sea beyond - this aptly named lodge and restaurant/wine bar lays claim to being one of Ireland's best-kept secrets, and ...
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