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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Downings, Co. Donegal
Character Pub / Restaurant with Rooms
Just the sort of old pub advertising people dream about, this old bar looks as it must have done a hundred years ago, with its low ceilings, an ancient weathered bar and furniture and fires in winter in a big old room and then another behind.
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Hotel
Cat lovers will immediately feel at home in this stylish hotel near Spanish Arch, with cat motifs everywhere and a brochure image of a chilled out ginger enjoying the best sofa, it’s easy to see that this smart establishment is homely at heart. ...
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Blarney, Co. Cork
Guesthouse / Pub
Those who prefer a smaller but lively establishment may like the Muskerry Arms which is a traditional pub and guesthouse with live music in the bar each evening.
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Glengarriff, Co. Cork
Hotel
Glengarriff is famous for its mild Gulf Stream climate and lush growth - especially on nearby Garinish Island, with its beautiful gardens - and it was a very popular destination with the first 'tourists' in Victorian times.
Casey's Hotel dates back to ...
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Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
Hotel
Situated at the entrance to the picturesque village of Dunfanaghy overlooking the spectacular scenery of Sheephaven Bay, this famous three-star is located in a traditional holiday area that many will have a soft spot for, and some will recall family ho ...
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Killybegs, Co. Donegal
Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff ensure that guests immediately feel at home at this modern hotel, which is a recent addition to Killybegs.
It's in the centre of the town, overlooking the harbour, and some of the the comfortably designed guest rooms have b ...
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Kilkee, Co. Clare
Guesthouse / Restaurant
This long-established seafront restaurant has been in family ownership for 130 years, and is currently run by Johnny Redmond, who is the chef, and his wife Caroline.
In a dream of a location, it is a long building with outside seating under a neat awn ...
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Donegal, Co. Donegal
B&B / Restaurant
In a slightly surprising location in what has become a mainly residential area on the edge of Donegal town, Theresa and Albert Morrow’s delightful B&B is tucked into a quiet corner of their busy working farm and has a pleasant view out over a ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
Lovers of contemporary style will adore the Treacy family’s impressive boutique hotel. It replaced their original much-loved property, which was a sort of ‘Queen Mother’ of the hotel world; all that now remains is the lovely bow-windo ...
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Limerick, Co. Limerick
Hotel / Restaurant
Just across the Sarsfield Bridge from the main commercial heart of Limerick, the Limerick Strand Hotel is an impressive modern seven-storey hotel. Accessed from the rear, it has a pleasant, unexpectedly quiet ambience in the spacious ground floor areas ...
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