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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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Bar / Restaurant
Bruce and Laura Mulcahy’s stylish contemporary restaurant has long been one of Kenmare’s most consistently pleasing dining venues and, allthough they have relocated to bigger premises on Main Street, the style, the cooking and the service a ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Restaurant
A dramatic location – on the roof of the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway, overlooking the city and Galway Bay – makes an interesting setting for this unusual destination restaurant. With modern furnishings in fashionable purple tones, crisp white ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Café / Restaurant / Wine Bar
Originally a tiny corner café and wine bar off Shop Street in Galway city centre, Il Vicolo was born out of Gerry McMahon's devotion to Italian food and wine. Despite the small space, plain bare wooden furniture and a miniscule kitchen in full ...
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Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
Café / Restaurant
This far-flung corner of Ireland is blessed with some great produce, and restaurants that take pride in showcasing it. Patrick and Sean McFadden's charming little café-restaurant right in the centre of Dunfanaghy village is one of them and, with ...
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Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Country House / Restaurant
This stunning 200-acre West Cork property just outside Skibbereen town offers everything you could wish for in a holiday destination, all in one beautiful package.
At its heart is the elegant 19th century Liss Ard Country House, which may surprise fir ...
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Killaloe, Co. Clare
Restaurant
Also known as Flanagans Prime Steakhouse, this large contemporary bar and restaurant is in an enviable location right on the banks of the River Shannon, making it one of the most attractive establishments in the picturesque twin towns of Ballina/Killal ...
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Midleton, Co. Cork
Bar / Restaurant
Just across from the pier in the pleasant village of Lower Aghada, Martin and Imelda Budden’s attractive bar and bistro has built up a following for good food and hospitality. The welcome is warm, the surroundings peaceful and there’s an ap ...
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Clifden, Co. Galway
Restaurant
Overlooking the square, in Clifden and with outdoor seating to the front, this is a perfect spot for fine weather - for people-watching and just to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Add a glass of chilled wine and some crusty bread and a hummus dip, or so ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Restaurant
Above their long-established wine shop and delicatessen, McCambridge's of Galway have a casual - but predictably quality-conscious - restaurant on the first floor.
Accessed by a wide curving staircase from the ground floor shopping area, the decor is ...
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Tralee, Co. Kerry
Hotel / Restaurant
Established in 1928, this much-loved traditional hotel in the centre of Tralee has been restored and refurbished in recent years.
While maintaining its traditional mahogany furnishings, ornate ceilings and open fireplaces, it has added touches that no ...
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