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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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Restaurant
Set in an impressive modern building overlooking the golf course and designed to make the most of beautiful views over Kenmare Bay and the Beara Peninsula, Nua Vista is a gorgeous new dining venue at The Ring of Kerry Golf Club, owned and managed ...
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Downings, Co. Donegal
Restaurant with Rooms
Founded in 2015 by Donegal native Chris Healy, Goose & Gander was originally located in the small village of Carrigart but has since found a busier home on the Main Street in the centre of the small town of Downings. Located in the former Tramore I ...
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Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Restaurant / Wine Bar
The opening of La Casa brought a joyful new arrival to Claremorris in late 2023 - and, having hit the ground running, it soon became the go-to place for the area's lovers of Mediterranean food and hospitality.
And that should be no surprise, as - havi ...
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Just a short drive from Donegal town, in the foothills of the stunning Blue Stack Mountains and tucked in beside the grassy banks of the pretty Lowerymore River, Biddy’s O’Barnes is a historic rural, family-owned pub that dates back to 1870 ...
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Bantry, Co. Cork
Bar / Restaurant
Relocating from Dunmanway, where they will be much missed, Ann Marie Butler and Patrick Kiely re-opened the lovely Wild Garlic in the heart of bustling Bantry town early in 2025 and it's going down a treat. With Patrick front of house and Ann M ...
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Westport, Co. Mayo
Restaurant
Originally a tiny restaurant, tucked away on the way into the James Street car park, where they had just 3 or 4 tables, Victor Berger and George Murgulet's first Westport venture was very atmospheric and great fun.
Then, in 2020, they took on ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Café / Restaurant
Opened in December 2024, in the premises once occupied by Carole Norman's famous pottery/restaurant, Crackpots, Emily Furey and Regis Herviaux's restaurant is proving a lovely addition to Kinsale's great range of daytime dining options. It's a cha ...
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Easy to spot at the top of Bridge Street, where the clock tower marks the intersection with Shop Street, High Street and Mill Street, this smartly branded cafe will woo you in with its welcoming frontage and (in fine weather) the sight of happy di ...
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Oranmore, Co. Galway
Restaurant / Wine Bar
Opened in spring 2025 in a lovely new building in the centre of Oranmore by friends and experienced industry professionals, Jason O'Neill and Ervin Vamoser and their partners, Fawn is the destination restaurant that the area has been waiting for - ever ...
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Connemara, Co. Galway
Café / Restaurant
Eva Caulwell and Tom Mullan brought an enviable reputation with them when they opened this charming restaurant on the main street of Cleggan, in 2022. Both had hospitality experience in some Dublin hotspots, including The Old Spot where Tom may be reme ...
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