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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Portmagee, Co. Kerry
Guesthouse / Pub / Restaurant
Although Gerard and Patricia Kennedy's quayside bar and restaurant has always been known for excellent local seafood, the ante has been upped considerably - with the arrival of head chef Noel Dennehy in the kitchen.
Skilful cooking and flavour cormbin ...
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Sneem, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
Set in 500 acres of sub-tropical parkland, overlooking Kenmare Bay, this classic Victorian hotel is blessed with one of the most beautiful locations in Ireland. Originally one of the great old railway hotels, the Parknasilla Great Southern Hotel, it ha ...
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Tralee, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
This pleasant privately-owned hotel just outside Tralee presents a neat face to arriving guests and also has extensive landscaped gardens at the back; although it's on the main Tralee-Killarney road, a slip road makes it easy to access and eases traffi ...
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Tralee, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
This hotel in a peaceful part of Tralee town is set in 3 acres of grounds and landscaped gardens, yet within walking distance of the town centre. Open since 1998, the high quality of materials and workmanship has paid off as the building has mellowed a ...
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Valentia Island, Co. Kerry
Café
This bright and funky coffee shop in Knightstown village is a great place to break a journey when touring the area.
There’s outdoor seating at the front for fine days and, inside, there’s a pleasingly old-fashioned café with oilclot ...
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Waterville, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
Peter and Mary Huggard’s hotel dominates the seafront at Waterville; it is one of several to have strong links with Charlie Chaplin and is one of Ireland’s best-known hotels.
Like many hotels that have been owner-run for several generation ...
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Waterville, Co. Kerry
Bar / Restaurant with Rooms
Lucille and Henry Hunt’s famous clifftop inn enjoys a remarkable location right beside the world famous championship Waterville Golf Links. Gradual refurbishment of the premises has seen big improvements over the last few years; most recently the ...
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Adare, Co. Limerick
Hotel / Restaurant
The former home of the Earls of Dunraven, this magnificent neo-Gothic mansion is set in 900 acres beside the River Maigue, its splendid chandeliered drawing room and cloistered dining room look over formal box-hedged gardens towards the famous golf cou ...
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Adare, Co. Limerick
Restaurant
David Foley and Julie Randles’s Wild Geese restaurant is in the heart of Adare, in one of the prettiest cottages in the prettiest village in Ireland, and with consistently good modern Irish cooking and caring service, it’s an irresistible p ...
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Limerick, Co. Limerick
Hotel / Restaurant
The unexceptional exterior of this pleasant four star near the university belies its stylish, modern lobby - and the well-maintained gardens and welcoming staff create a good first impression.
One of the leading Limerick Hotels, the Castletroy Park or ...
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