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Health and wellness experiences on the Wild Atlantic Way
For those who crave a little – or make that lots of – renewal and rejuvenation, Ireland’s wild stretch of Atlantic coastline is one of the best wellness destinations you could wish for. Whether you want to meditate on a clifftop, bathe in a forest, take a rainwater shower, join a yoga retreat or relax […]
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The sounds of the Causeway Coastal Route
This summer, move to the beat along one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world The scenery is epic, the experiences are gigantic, and the towns and villages are a true delight. There’s no doubt that the Causeway Coastal Route is one of the world’s extra-special destinations. Even Lonely Planet thinks so – […]
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Fancy the job of a lifetime on an Irish island?
The dream job of working as a caretaker on a remote island off Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way is up for grabs. Two caretaking vacancies for the Great Blasket Island, which lies off the coast of County Kerry were posted on social media last week. Billy O’Connor and his partner Alice Hayes, who own four cottages and […]
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Five ways to travel the Wild Atlantic Way
With so much to see and do along the Wild Atlantic Way, it’s up to you to decide how you want to take it all in! At 2,500km, from the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined coastal touring route in the world. It’s broken into six zones, each with its […]
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“The Wild Atlantic Way is a spectacular route to tour” – says TV presenter Angela Scanlon
TV and radio presenter Angela Scanlon and her dad Phelim exploring Mayo and Sligo.
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It’s light years from Dublin to the Death Star,
But the Force is strong with these talented actors! One of the great things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens is watching Dublin actor Domhnall Gleeson getting in touch with his dark side. As General Hux, leader of the First Order, he’s a shiny new addition to the already impressive gallery of Star Wars villains. […]
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Ireland launches first tourism campaign in space
Tourism Ireland celebrates the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, shot on location on Ireland’s beautiful Wild Atlantic Way Planet Earth’s first interstellar tourism campaign has taken off – highlighting a destination that is truly out of this world. Perched above the earth in space, a billboard advertising “Earth’s Wild Atlantic Way” features Skellig […]
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Galway Races Summer Festival – always a winner
Equine events don’t come more exhilarating than the racing, fashion and atmosphere of the Galway Races. Famed in folklore, poetry and song, the iconic Galway Races Summer Festival is not just a seasonal equestrian event – it’s an Irish institution. With 52 races over seven days, 31ST July-6th August, Ireland’s top horseracing event attracts the best horses […]
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Canadian Journalist Hits New Heights on Wild Atlantic Way
Canadian journalist Bruce Kirkby joined forces with experienced mountaineer Iain Walker on a recent trip to Donegal with Iain capturing some breath-taking photos of Sturral Headland. A writer for The Globe and Mail (Toronto), with a circulation of 375,000, and also a contributor to the National Geographic, Mr Kirkby was in Ireland this week participating […]
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Soaring Over the Wild Atlantic Way
Take a road trip that you will never forget over Ireland’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way, the world’s longest defined coastal driving route. Fly over the majestic Cliffs of Moher, snow-white beaches and azure seas – and that’s just for starters. Discover more at www.ireland.com/wildatlanticway