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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Dingle, Co. Kerry
Guesthouse
Just half a mile out of Dingle, John O’Farrell's modern house enjoys what may well be the finest view in the area, and it is also one of the most comfortable and chilled-out places to stay.
John keeps everything shipshape and there's a pleasant ...
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Fenit, Co. Kerry
Pub / Restaurant with Rooms
The O’Keeffes have been in business here since 1885, and the present pub - which is exactly seven minutes walk from the marina - was built by chef Bryan O’Keeffe’s great grandmother, in 1925.
Good food is offered both in the cosy ba ...
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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Restaurant
Situated at the top of Main Street in Kenmare opposite the Landsdowne Hotel, this well known building was once a bank. Dating back to the early 19th century and full of character, it was opened as a restaurant and B&B in 1992, by the late Matt d&rs ...
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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Guesthouse
Rosemarie Quill's large, purpose-built guesthouse is just 3 minutes walk from the centre of Kenmare town.
At guesthouse prices, it offers hotel-style accommodation: spacious rooms have king size beds, everything you could possibly need - including con ...
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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Farmhouse / Guesthouse
SEASHORE FARM IS NO LONGER OFFERING B&B BUT WILL BE AVAILABLE AS A HOLIDAY LET
Owen and Mary Patricia O’Sullivan's well-named farm guesthouse is beautifully situated overlooking the Beara peninsula, with field walks through farmland dow ...
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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Country House / Guesthouse
Set well back from the road, in its own grounds and lovely gardens, the Foley family’s fine stone house on the edge of the town is the oldest private residence in Kenmare.
Expressing the character of its owners perfectly, it has great style and ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Hotel
This well located, family-owned and managed Killarney hotels been developed around an attractive house originally built in 1906 as a family residence, and extensively refurbished before opening as an hotel in 1992. It is a very pleasant place to stay, ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Hotel
In the Buckley family since 1926, this lovely old hotel has the charm and personality that so many newer ones lack.
Since the present owner, Sean Buckley, took over in 1986, gradual renovation has taken place – notably in the following decade wh ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Historic House
Mary and Maurice Harnett’s beautiful early Victorian house is just on the edge of Killarney town and yet, tucked away on its 68-acre walled estate, it is an oasis of peace and tranquillity.
The house has been extensively restored and has many in ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Hotel
A sister hotel to the more traditional Randles Hotel next door, this contemporary hotel provides complementary services and is finished to a high standard, to include a Leisure Centre (20-metre swimming pool, sauna & steam room) and The Zen Day Spa ...
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