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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Liscannor, Co. Clare
Character Pub / Restaurant
The Vaughan family's traditional bar has great character, with open fires and lots of memorabilia - it is a former GCGuides Pub of the Year and it's just the place for some seriously good seafood at fair prices, either in the bar or in the elegantly-ap ...
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Character Pub / Guesthouse / Restaurant
The O’Crowley family has owned this characterful bar and restaurant since 1979: it’s always been a friendly, well-run place and, although it can be very busy at times, their reputation for good food is generally well-deserved.
An Sugan is ...
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Glanmire, Co. Cork
Pub / Restaurant
In an almost rural location at edge of the city, the Dolan family's restaurant has had a devoted clientèle since it opened in 1980.
For four decades they came for the famously old-fashioned atmosphere, French/Irish cooking and exceptionally pro ...
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Gougane Barra, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
In one of the most peaceful and beautiful locations in Ireland, this delightfully old-fashioned family-run hotel is set in a Forest Park overlooking Gougane Barra Lake (famous for its monastic settlements).
The Lucey family has run the hotel since 193 ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
This famous hotel has an attractive exterior, with its name emblazoned in blue and white stained glass above the entrance and flags fluttering on poles, giving it a cosmopolitan look. Since 2004 this landmark hotel has been in the caring ownership of t ...
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Recess, Co. Galway
Hotel / Restaurant
Renowned as a fishing hotel, this wonderful place has been recognised by many well earned accoldaes, including the Guide's Hotel of the Year and our Irish Breakfast Awrads.
A crenellated Victorian mansion, it enjoys a most romantic position in 700 acr ...
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Achill Keel, Co. Mayo
Cafe/Bar
At their informal restaurant and attractive craft shop in Keel, husband and wife team Michael and Patricia Joyce take pride in the careful preparation and presentation of the best of Achill produce, especially local seafood.
Since opening, in 1991, th ...
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Sligo, Co. Sligo
Character Pub
This famous and much-loved traditional grocery-bar in the centre of Sligo Town is a listed building dating back to 1864. Having previously had only two owners (the original builder and then the Hargadon family who gave it the current name), it was acqu ...
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Baltimore, Co. Cork
Hotel / Pub / Restaurant
When the late Youen Jacob acquired the pub next door to his long-established restaurant Chez Youen in 2004, this new venture turned out to be the beginning of something much bigger that would transform the centre of Baltimore.
Youen and his family lin ...
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Belmullet, Co. Mayo
Hotel / Pub
Situated in the heart of one of Ireland’s furthest flung towns, and one almost surrounded by the sea, this friendly place has long been popular with locals who like to meet in the famous Talbot’s Seafood Bar (which many will remember as An ...
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