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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Situated just outside Kenmare on the Ring of Kerry Road (take the turn off for Sneem), Una and Dermot Brennan's smart boutique hotel is sleek and modern, offering all the flair and comfort of a custom-built hotel but with the service and intimacy of th ...
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New Quay, Co. Clare
Country House / Historic House
Set back from the flag-stone shore and looking onto the cliffs of Aughinish, you enter another place at Mount Vernon, a magical country house whose owner, Mark Helmore, seems to have a special empathy with it.
Named after George Washington's residence ...
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Inishbofin, Co. Galway
Hotel
Locally known as 'Murray's' and in the family for three generations, the Doonmore Hotel was built on the site of the Murray family farmhouse in 1968; overlooking the sea and sand dunes of Inishbofin, with geraniums along the front lounge, it looks more ...
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Dingle, Co. Kerry
Guesthouse / Restaurant
Situated on the edge of the world overlooking the Atlantic and the Blasket Islands, Padraig and Jacqui O'Connor's friendly B&B was formerly best known for its restaurant but - although it no longer operates - a short dinner menu is available to res ...
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Belmullet, Co. Mayo
Hotel
This large hotel enjoys commanding views over Broadhaven Bay and offers not only accommodation but also extensive bar, restaurant and banqueting facilities - all much needed services in the area.
Comfortably appointed bedrooms look over the bay to the ...
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Mountshannon, Co. Clare
Hotel
This attractive spot is one of very few south-facing waterside villages in the area - and the harbour is just a short stroll from this modest and friendly family-run hotel.
There's a welcoming fire in the bar and it's a very pleasant place to be be, w ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Hotel
Appropriately enough, as it is so close to the Irish National Events Centre (INEC), everything at this large five-storey hotel, conference centre and spa is on a grand scale - and, while some may find the exterior a little overpowering, most would agre ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Hotel
Cat lovers will immediately feel at home in this stylish hotel near Spanish Arch, with cat motifs everywhere and a brochure image of a chilled out ginger enjoying the best sofa, it’s easy to see that this smart establishment is homely at heart. ...
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Killaloe, Co. Clare
Hotel
This beautifully located hotel overlooks the River Shannon, with a lovely view down to the famous old 13 arch bridge that joins counties Clare and Tipperary, and the towns of Killaloe and Ballina on either side.
With a convenient location and good fac ...
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Blarney, Co. Cork
Guesthouse / Pub
Those who prefer a smaller but lively establishment may like the Muskerry Arms which is a traditional pub and guesthouse with live music in the bar each evening.
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