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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Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
Hotel
A former coaching inn on the main street of this centrally located town, this all-year hotel has been in the Kee family since 1892 and the warmly hospitable Vicky Kee is currently General Manager.
Spacious public areas provide plenty of space for gues ...
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Culdaff, Co. Donegal
Bar / Hotel / Restaurant
In an area that has so much to offer, in terms of natural beauty and activities like golf, angling and walking, McGrory’s would make an ideal base.
An inn in the true sense of the word, offering rest and refreshment to travellers, this north-w ...
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Donegal, Co. Donegal
Café
Martin Hernandez’s smart little café at the Craft Village just outside Donegal Town wins and retains a lot of friends for its warm and friendly atmosphere and excellent freshly cooked food that offers much more than would be expected of a ...
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Greencastle, Co. Donegal
Bar / Restaurant
The ferry between the fishing port of Greencastle and Magilligan Point in Northern Ireland brings many new visitors to an area that used to seem quite remote - and those in the know plan their journeys around a meal at Kealys excellent seafood restaura ...
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Gweedore, Co. Donegal
Hotel
This immaculate family-run hotel is beautifully situated in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht and provides a very comfortable base for exploring the area.
There has been a hotel here for many years - quotations from the Visitors' Book go back as a fa ...
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Kincasslagh, Co. Donegal
Character Pub
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Just a short walk up from the harbour - it’s also called the Atlantic Bar - Ann and Iggy Murray have run this delightfully unspoilt pub since 1986 and it’s an all year home-from-home for many a visitor.
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Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
Hotel / Restaurant
Perched on the edge of a stunning sandy beach two miles long, this famous hotel has - to the delight of its many fans - recently been purchased by longtime General Manager, Paul Diver, who has secured its long term future and kept its wonderful staff t ...
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Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
Fish & Seafood / Pub / Restaurant
Situated high on a cliff edge with a panoramic view of Rossnowlagh Beach, Donegal Bay and the Blue Stack Mountains in South Donegal, this very popular inn is a truly breathtaking spot to unwind.
The building dates back to 1845 and is full of character ...
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Tremone, Co. Donegal
Farmhouse
Way out on the Inishowen peninsula, Joyce and Mervyn Norris’s farmhouse is tucked into a sheltered corner in stone-walled countryside beside the sea. Surrounded by a large garden with mature trees and welcoming flowers, it is a substantial house ...
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Barna, Co. Galway
Pub / Restaurant
Recent developments may have changed the shape and scale of Barna, but Donnelly’s of Barna is still a landmark at the crossroads, where a little road leads down to the harbour.
Established in 1892, this seafood restaurant and bar serves food all ...
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