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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Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
Hotel
Situated at the entrance to the picturesque village of Dunfanaghy overlooking the spectacular scenery of Sheephaven Bay, Arnold's Hotel is located in a traditional holiday area that many will have a soft spot for, and some will recall family holidays s ...
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Killybegs, Co. Donegal
Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff ensure that guests immediately feel at home at this modern hotel, which is a recent addition to Killybegs.
It's in the centre of the town, overlooking the harbour, and some of the the comfortably designed guest rooms have b ...
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Kilkee, Co. Clare
Guesthouse / Restaurant
This long-established seafront restaurant has been in family ownership for 130 years, and is now run by Johnny Redmond, who is the chef, and his wife Caroline.
In a dream of a location, it is a long building with outside seating under a neat awning lo ...
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Mossies is situated in lovely gardens just outside the village of Ardrigole and, having been lovingly restored by David and Lorna Ramshaw, this old house now makes a wonderful place to stay, with elegant and stylish public rooms and very comfortable be ...
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Donegal, Co. Donegal
Guesthouse / Restaurant
In a slightly surprising location in what has become a mainly residential area on the edge of Donegal town, Theresa and Albert Morrow’s welcoming guesthouse is tucked into a quiet corner of their busy working farm and has a pleasant view out over ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
Lovers of contemporary style will adore the Treacy family’s impressive boutique hotel. It replaced their original much-loved property, which was a sort of ‘Queen Mother’ of the hotel world; all that now remains is the lovely bow-windo ...
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This attractive privately owned hotel overlooking Schull harbour is a real asset to the town - and the area.
The exterior is traditional - cheerfully painted in true West Cork style and with colourful window boxes on the upper window ledges - and the ...
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Castlemartyr, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
Originally Capella Castlemartyr, this luxurious East Cork hotel is now run by an Irish team.
It is a fantastically spacious, well-appointed hotel, built around a 17th century manor house and the ruins of an adjacent castle that belonged to the Knights ...
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Aran Islands, Co. Galway
B&B / Café / Classes/Courses / Cookery School / Restaurant
Inis Oirr, the smallest and most easterly of the Aran Islands is a tranquil place, perfect for quiet contemplation and relaxed walks and swimming in crystal clear waters.
At the south end of the island and a 5 minute walk along the sea from the pier, ...
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Inishowen, Co. Donegal
Hotel
Beautifully located overlooking Lough Foyle, on the shore side of the scenic route that runs up the eastern coast of the Inishowen peninsula, this modern hotel is near the traditional holiday town of Moville, yet surrounded by extensive grounds and its ...
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