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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Spanish Point, Co. Clare
Hotel / Restaurant
Aside from the spectacular oceanside location, the most striking thing about the Burke family's Armada Hotel is the staff - warm, friendly, efficient and engaging, they set the tone from the minute of arrival, so first time visitors to this impressive ...
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Country House
A true hidden gem in an out of the way almost seaside location in West Cork, this lovely 18th century property is run as a luxury coastal escape by Kela and Stephen Hodgins, who left Dublin in 2016 to undertake its restoration.
While it has no ...
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Co. Limerick, Shannon West
Café / Castle
Dating back to 1280 and approached along a long driveway lined with beautiful lime trees, Springfield Castle is a very special gem in the unspoilt West Limerick countryside.
It has been open to guests since 1976, offering self-catering stays for group ...
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Formerly The Mill Times, this well located boutique hotel hit the ground running when it opened under new management in June 2020, re-named The Mariner.
With a great welcome and hands-on hospitality from General Manager Colette Cave and friend ...
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Oranmore, Co. Galway
Restaurant with Rooms
French chef Nick Denis and his partner Natasha Hughes own and run this excellent restaurant in the heart of Oranmore - and they open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
They have parking at the back and direct access to the reception ar ...
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Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
B&B / Baking/Bakery
A big welcome and genuine hospitality are among the many USPs of Victor and Geraldine Mc Sweeney's immaculately maintained B&B just outside Ballyvaughan.
Another is that their daughter, Lesley, is a chef who not only grows a lot of the ingredients ...
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Doolin, Co. Clare
Bar / Restaurant with Rooms
Prominently situated overlooking the quaint centre of this famous village and the Atlantic Ocean beyond, you can't miss the Doolin Inn - and once you arrive you can park the car and relax, as everything is within walking distance.
Now owned by experie ...
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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Restaurant with Rooms
While renowned as a food-lovers' destination - and there is certainly no shortage of outstanding places to eat and to shop for food in this charming town - there is always room for more excellence and Liz and Brendan Byrne's new townhouse and rest ...
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Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
B&B / Restaurant / Speciality Store
Kells Bay Gardens hit the headlines in 2021 when the owner, the horticulturist Billy Alexander, won a coveted gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for the exotic sub-tropical exhibit that he created with plants transported from his Kerry garden.
It w ...
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While its proximity to the famous Marian Shrine is undoubtedly a draw for many guests to this pleasing modern hotel just outside Knock village, so too is its convenience for Ireland West Airport and its location just off the N17.
Knock House Hotel is ...
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