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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Annagry, Co. Donegal
Restaurant with Rooms
The O’Donnell family has run Danny Minnie’s since 1962, and a visit is always a special treat. There’s nothing about the exterior as seen from the road to prepare first-time visitors for the atmosphere of this remarkable restaurant.
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Ardara, Co. Donegal
Bar / Country House / Restaurant
On the edge of the famous village of Ardara and with views over the Donegal Highlands, John Yates's large and hospitable house is full of character and would make a good base for exploring this fascinating area.
It was once the home of Ireland’s ...
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Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
Hotel
This attractive family-run hotel is set in its own gardens and enjoys a tranquil position alongside the River Finn.
An open fire and comfortable seating in the reception area sets a welcoming tone, and high standards of comfort and housekeeping are fo ...
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Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
Hotel
A former coaching inn on the main street of this centrally located town, this all-year hotel has been in the Kee family since 1892 and the warmly hospitable Vicky Kee is currently General Manager.
Spacious public areas provide plenty of space for gues ...
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Dunkineely, Co. Donegal
Classes/Courses / Country House
Marguerite Howley and Peter Lawler’s beautifully located clifftop property has wonderful sea and coastal views over the ruined castle after which it is named. It is a comfortable and relaxing place to stay, with a little bar, a residents’ s ...
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Gweedore, Co. Donegal
Hotel
This immaculate family-run hotel is beautifully situated in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht and provides a very comfortable base for exploring the area.
There has been a hotel here for many years - quotations from the Visitors' Book go back as a fa ...
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Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Hotel / Restaurant
Parkland designed by “Capability” Brown in the mid-18th century creates a wonderful setting for Raymond and Mary Sweeney’s lovely period house overlooking Lough Swilly.
Raymond and Mary's daughters, Karoline and Irene, are now on the ...
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Although it has been extensively upgraded the Malin Hotel continues to be an attractive hotel overlooking the green in Malin and has lost none of its charm.
The pleasingly traditional bar is a popular meeting place, and the accommodation is appealing: ...
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Ramelton, Co. Donegal
Country House
Overlooking Lough Swilly, and set in its own grounds on the edge of the heritage town of Ramelton, Bert and Anne Campbell’s lovely and immaculately maintained Victorian house is well-located for touring Donegal and Glenveagh National Park.
It is ...
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Ramelton, Co. Donegal
Country House
Thomas and Regina Coyle restored this large Victorian house with the greatest attention to period detail and guests have the opportunity to drink in the atmosphere on arrival while having a cup of tea in the little book-lined library, where the old par ...
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