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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A good food destination for many years, Kilkee has long been known for its wonderful fresh fish and seafood - and terrific home baking.
And then - with its bespoke herb-filled windowboxes by Ballyseedy, smart modern decor softened with a little old-wo ...
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Established in 1992 and long a destination for garden lovers – and, especially in recent times, ‘lifestyle’ shoppers - the McDonnell family's flagship garden centre at Ballyseedy is also a godsend for travellers in need of a whol ...
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Annagry, Co. Donegal
Bakery / Café / Cheeses
A welcome arrival on the main street of Annagry in the spring of 2021, Time and Tide quickly made a name for itself serving what its many fans claim to be the best coffee in West Donegal.
The newly refurbished building presents a smart face to the wor ...
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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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Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Baking/Bakery / Deli / Restaurant
Skibbereen's iconic Dillon’s Corner reopened in 2021 under the stewardship of partners Ruairí Melvin Dunne and Dawn Price-Latorre, who returned to West Cork from London after stints at Italian restaurants Trullo and Padella.
Dillon’ ...
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Ramelton, Co. Donegal
Café / Cheeses / Deli
A gem to seek out in the pretty riverside village of Ramelton, The Blue Goat is the creation of Lifford man Des Gallen - an artisan food devotee whose culinary claims to fame include cheffing at the late lamented Dublin destination Gruel, little sister ...
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Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
Baking/Bakery / Café
Proper French patisserie and all day lunches are the treats to be found at David Aranda’s delightful little bakery and café in the centre of Caherciveen.
Since opening in 2013 it has become a key destination for returning visitors keen to ...
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Co. Kerry, South West
Baking/Bakery / Café / Deli / Speciality Store
Arriving in Ireland via Paris restaurants and food related companies, Swedish-born Emilie Mjorndal settled in Kerry and launched her charming Glenbeigh bakery, Emilie's, in 2021.
An example of the unexpected but very welcome sprink ...
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Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Baking/Bakery / Deli
A smart navy and white building on the corner of Parliament Street and Market Square, this popular daytime restaurant was opened by the owner-chef, Ray Foudy, in 2017 - and It now has a staff of 15 plus some part timers and always seems to be full ...
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