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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Limerick, Co. Limerick
Bar / Restaurant
Located within the University’s Conference & Sports Campus, this striking modern building lives up to its name - and, with large windows overlooking the campus, it looks especially impressive by night. The light-filled interior is very casual ...
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Ballinspittle, Co. Cork
Bakery / Baking/Bakery / Café / Deli / Speciality Store
Just a few miles inland from the beaches and surfers of Garrettstown, you’ll find the village of Ballinspittle and the Diva Boutique Bakery Café. Shannen Keane also found this village a few years back and named her enterprise after a coffe ...
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Crosshaven, Co. Cork
Bar / Restaurant
Tucked into the cliffside above the beach at Myrtleville, near Crosshaven, the heart of Paul and Julie O’Brien’s beautifully located bar and restaurant is an early 19th century private house. Serving as a bar and restaurant for many years n ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Restaurant
John and Julie Finn built up a following for their first restaurant, in Timoleague, and when they opened Finn’s Table here, in spring 2013, it moved effortlessly into the top rank of a very competitive class, with many fans following them to thei ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Café / Speciality Store
An appealing daytime spot in the centre of Kinsale, Tracy Keoghan’s lovely Lemon Leaf Café is an oasis of calm in an already cool enough town. It’s casual and relaxing, with lots of comfortable seating to choose from and a brig ...
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Shanagarry, Co. Cork
Others
Flagging his business as an ‘alternative catering company’ Ted Berner’s aim is not just to provide delicious food for events, but to make it an event in itself.
Like any good food, it all begins with the ingredients and he doesn&rsqu ...
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A convenient and moderately-priced place to stay, this charming old hotel in the centre of Youghal is within walking distance of everything in the town. Sympathetic renovations have been completed in recent years, giving new life to the old building wi ...
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Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Baking/Bakery / Café / Garden Centre / Restaurant / Speciality Store
Formerly The Spinning Wheel, the bright and airy restaurant in Margaret Griffin’s prize winning Garden Centre in Dripsey, is now known as the Garden Restaurant and Café @ Griffins, reflecting the great views it offers of the colourful gard ...
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Cork City, Co. Cork
Baking/Bakery / Café
James Mulchrone’s lovely simple, fresh food and delicious home baking has been wowing the casual diners of the South-West for over 10 years now, since he opened the first Jam bakery and café in Kenmare in 2001.
And the warm friendliness a ...
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Killaloe, Co. Clare
Restaurant
On the Balllina side of the twin towns of Killaloe/Ballina (generally known as Killaloe), this attractive younger sister of the popular Limerick Tuscany Bistro is smartly presented and welcoming - just like its Annacotty namesake.
Inside, it’s c ...
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