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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Westport, Co. Mayo
Restaurant
Down a little laneway in the heart of the town, Dominique and Anna Miralles's understated bistro brings a real taste of France to Westport.
Menus displayed, French-style, at the doorway underline the value offered here - the 3-course table d'hote is a ...
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Killybegs, Co. Donegal
Pub
One of the oldest – and most charming – buildings in Killybegs, the black-and-white painted Fleet Inn stands out from its surroundings and, with owner/chef Colin Bradley at the helm in the kitchen, visitors are sure to be impressed.
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Café
In a stunning location on the edge of the Atlantic at the aptly named Long Beach, Spencer and Kate Treacy's quirky café offers a highly unusual experience.
Their aim is to be an amenity, bring people together with food, art and music.
Stone b ...
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Bantry, Co. Cork
Café / Restaurant
Whether you're popping in for a freshly baked scone or a bite of lunch while exploring the wonderfully unspoilt Sheep's Head peninsula, or coming for a 'proper dinner', you'll be glad you found this surprising restaurant in the charming village of Kilc ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Pub
Nestled into Upper Dominick Street, Matt Hall's cosy and authentic gastropub is named after a former lock keeper of the adjacent Parkaveara lock on the 19th century Eglinton Canal.
Although it is a recent addition to the Westend dining scene, John Keo ...
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Restaurant
Ireland has gone street food crazy lately and there’s some real quality popping up in food trucks and stalls in the most unlikely places, including industrial and business settings as well as markets, parks and open air events.
From farmers loo ...
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Renvyle, Co. Galway
Character Pub
A Connemara institution, Gerry Coyne’s lovely big-hearted pub dates back to 1811 and, judging by the memorabilia on display in the bar, there are plenty of artefacts here now that might be familiar to customers from that time.
It's a fascinating ...
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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Café / Restaurant
A relatively recent addition to the city’s excellent choice of casual dining venues, this quirky café and late week bistro is famed for its coffee, very tasty hearty artisan food and an interesting drinks menu, including craft beers.
Ever ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Café / Restaurant
Galway Irish Crystal has long been recognised as one of the world's best loved Irish crystal brands. Reflecting its location on the shores of Galway Bay, each piece of Galway Crystal is inspired by the rugged beauty of the local landscape, or by its we ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Café
Galway City Museum is one of Galway’s most popular cultural hotspots, welcoming over 200,000 visitors per year. It has three floors of exhibitions engaging visitors in the archaeology, history and sea science of the city - and, best of all, when ...
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