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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Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
Country House / Hotel / Restaurant
In addition to offering simple joys like warming turf fires and unparalleled views across the Burren landscape, this quietly luxurious country house has earned a reputation in recent years as one of Ireland’s top food destinations.
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Corofin, Co. Clare
Farmhouse
Mary Kelleher's neat farmhouse enjoys a lovely view of the Clare countryside and was originally a teacher's residence (the theme is seen throughout). It now makes an hospitable and inexpensive base for exploring this fascinating area, and regular visit ...
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Doolin, Co. Clare
Country House / Restaurant
Well away from the bustle of Doolin and Lisdoonvarna, with wonderful views of the Atlantic and the West coast, Declan and Cecilia O'Callaghan's unusual property is easily identified from afar by the 15th century castle standing on it.
With its welcomi ...
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Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
Country House / Hotel / Restaurant
John and Martina Sheedy run one of the west of Ireland's best-loved small hotels - it offers some of the most luxurious accommodation and the best food in the area, yet it still has the warm ambience and friendly hands-on management which make a hotel ...
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Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare
Country House / Restaurant
Only 10 minutes from Shannon airport and in a beautiful rural setting, Carrygerry is a lovely residence dating back to 1793. It overlooks the Shannon and Fergus estuaries and, peacefully surrounded by woodlands, gardens and pastures, seems very distant ...
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Just a couple of miles from Shannon Airport and convenient to both Limerick City and the Wild Attlantic Way, the Oakwood Hotel came into new ownership in 2017 when it was purchased by the Treacy family of hoteliers from Waterford. They wasted no time i ...
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Ahakista, Co. Cork
Farmhouse
Hospitality comes first at this working farm overlooking Dunmanus Bay, where Agnes Hegarty’s guests - including walkers, who revel in the 55 mile “Sheep’s Head Way” - are welcomed with a cup of tea and home-baked scones on arriv ...
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Ballylickey, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
A warm welcome and personal supervision are the hallmarks of this restful country house hotel, which is set in lovely gardens close to Ballylickey Bridge.
Famous for the exceptional hospitality extended to guests by Kathleen O’Sullivan since 19 ...
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Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Guesthouse
Adrian Sheedy's well-respected guesthouse is in purpose-built premises, very conveniently located for Cork Airport and the ferry and set in gardens, where guests can relax in fine weather.
Comfortable, well-furnished rooms (including five newer ones, ...
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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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