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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Barna, Co. Galway
Pub / Restaurant
Recent developments may have changed the shape and scale of Barna, but Donnelly’s of Barna is still a landmark at the crossroads, where a little road leads down to the harbour.
Established in 1892, this seafood restaurant and bar serves food all ...
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Craughwell, Co. Galway
Character Pub / Pub / Restaurant
In the heart of East Galway, you will find Rafterys Bar, a family run pub located in the picturesque village of Craughwell on the old N6 Galway to Dublin road.
This award winning premises is now run by Rachel Raftery who is the 4th generation of Rafte ...
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Recess, Co. Galway
Hotel / Restaurant
Renowned as a fishing hotel, this wonderful place was the Guide's Hotel of the Year in 2012.
A crenellated Victorian mansion, it enjoys a most romantic position in 450 acres of ancient woodland and gardens on the banks of the Ballynahinch River.
Its ...
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Renvyle, Co. Galway
Hotel / Restaurant
In one of the country’s most appealingly remote and beautiful areas, the Coyle family's famous Lutyens-esque house has a romantic and fascinating history, having been home to people as diverse as a Gaelic chieftain and Oliver St John Gogarty - an ...
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Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
Bar / Guesthouse / Restaurant
Kate and Andrew Cooke’s atmospheric bar and restaurant with rooms in the centre of Cahirciveen abounds with character. Customers arriving into the bar off the street are greeted by the sight of original features include a magnificently rugged old ...
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Castlegregory, Co. Kerry
Pub
It’s a long way down from the main road to reach the Maharees, but many would make the journey just for a visit to Marilyn and Michael Spillane’s great traditional pub – it’s been in the family since 1875 and they work hard at b ...
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Tralee, Co. Kerry
Pub / Restaurant
This well-maintained bar and restaurant halfway between Tralee and the village of Fenit (a busy fishing port and excellent base for sailing), is easily spotted by its large roof sign.
The Oyster has a strong local following, due to the convivial atmos ...
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Achill Keel, Co. Mayo
Cafe/Bar
At their informal restaurant and attractive craft shop in Keel, husband and wife team Michael and Patricia Joyce take pride in the careful preparation and presentation of the best of Achill produce, especially local seafood.
Since opening, in 1991, th ...
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Sligo, Co. Sligo
Pub / Restaurant
The restaurant over Orla and Andy Donaghy’s pub in Sligo is approached by an attractive side alley, with a menu board displayed on the street.
It’s a long narrow room, furnished in a comfortable mixture of traditional and contemporary styl ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Baking/Bakery / Bar / Hotel / Restaurant
Despite recent development at this seaside village, Barna has retained some of its old charm around the harbour area – and its location, handy to both Connemara and Galway City, is a huge attraction. And so is Fergus O’Halloran’s uniq ...
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