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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Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo
Preserves / Restaurant
A favourite destination for seafood lovers, Eithna O’Sullivan's atmospheric harbourside seafood restaurant teems with life throughout the summer and her food is better than ever. And you certainly can’t miss it, as it’s there big and ...
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Doolin, Co. Clare
Baking/Bakery / Hotel / Preserves / Restaurant
In the centre of traditional Doolin village, this privately owned hotel is outstanding for its contemporary style - and a vibrant local food philosophy that has earned it a reputation beyond the county. The energetic and inspiring Donal Minihane, who h ...
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Bellharbour, Co. Clare
Bakery / Baking/Bakery / Café / Chocolate / Producers Shop
Although it is well signed near north Clare’s famous Flaggy Shore, John and Kasha Connolly’s charming little chocolate factory, bakery and café still comes as a surprise. John, who knows The Burren like the back of his hand, is well ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Distillery/Brewery / Drinks
Like a lot of craft brewers, Sam Black started out with a home brewing kit. Fast forward a few years and he and his wife, Maudeline, traded up and founded the Kinsale Craft Brewery in 2013 in Co. Cork.
The Blacks are unique in that their brewery was ...
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Ballymote, Co. Sligo
Drinks
You could say that the White Hag Irish Brewing Company hit the ground fighting in 2014. They had hoped to debut at the Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo in August 2014 with their appropriately named Fleadh Ale, but a small group of local publicans blocked the g ...
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Co. Donegal, North West
Bakery / Baking/Bakery
Aka the Slow Food Co, Kemal Scarpello’s purpose built bakery at his home near Burt (“Ireland's first fully functional Wood Fired Brick Oven Bakery!”) produces superb sourdough and other breads, including traditional Irish breads, and ...
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Donegal, Co. Donegal
Butchers
Donegal Town is exceptionally well catered for in the meat department with several excellent butchers, including EWS Traditional Butchers (Eddie Walsh & Sons,) all within a few yards of each other. Astonishingly good fortune for the shoppers of Don ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Bar / Distillery/Brewery / Restaurant
Launched at the Culturetech Craft Beer Festival in 2014, the Walled City Brewery is an ambitious new venture and the first craft brewery in the city centre for over 100 years.
Handsomely located in the old military pay office on Ebrington Square ...
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Co. Sligo, North West
Bakery / Baking/Bakery / Café
In 2015 Dervla James, her husband Johnny Conlon and their daughter Edith moved back from Dublin to Dervla's home town, to set up this lovely café and bakery with views of Easkey Castle and the Atlantic Ocean.
It was something of a triumphal ma ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Bakery / Baking/Bakery / Café / Restaurant
Just as pretty as their popular Primrose Café on Carlisle Road, Ciaran and Melanie Breslin's newer business overlooking the Foyle has an extra touch of continental chic with its jaunty striped awnings and smart outside seating area.
It's ...
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