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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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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Kilkee, Co. Clare
Baking/Bakery / Cafe/Bar / Restaurant
A golf club may not be the first place you would think of when seeking out the best places to eat - but this is no ordinary golf club.
It has the best location in the area, for a start, and Deirdre Daly's restaurant is a stunner.
Whether you opt for ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Café / Classes/Courses / Fish & Seafood / Restaurant
A small, bright sushi restaurant tucked away down by the docks, Wa Cafe was opened by Yoshimi Hayakawa on the 08/08/2008 - and this date is no coincidence, as the number 8 is considered a very lucky number in Japanese culture. It's a cosy little spot w ...
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Tuam, Co. Galway
Restaurant
Seasonal and artisan produce are always the heroes on the casual dining menu at Gather restaurant in Tuam. Having pivoted to do takeaway, lifestyle and grocery goods during the pandemic, they then returned to opening as a restaurant 5 days a week with ...
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Tralee, Co. Kerry
Fish Shop
This smartly presented shop is just the place to head to for a wide choice of fresh fish and seafood, with good customer service.
Being associated with O’Cathain Iasc Teo,
in the fishing port of Dingle, the focus for most customers will be l ...
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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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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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Galway City, Co. Galway
Baking/Bakery / Restaurant / Wine Bar
Little sister to Enda McEvoy and Sinead Meacle's acclaimed locavore restaurant, Loam, Ean ('bird') brought a touch of cheer to the centre of Galway when it opened in November 2020 - albeit briefly as restaurant, as it offered takeaway only while dining ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Distillery/Brewery / Online Shop
Kinsale Mead, established by Kate and Denis Dempsey in 2017, is Ireland’s first commercial meadery for over 200 years - and already gaining recognition, including the Irish Food Writers' Guild Irish Drink Award for 2021.
Kinsale, with its long-s ...
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