Spots Worth Stopping Part 6 of 6 Order Name Type Highlight Location County Image Offer 29 The Olde Castle Bar Pub/Food Quality dining near the historic castle. Donegal Town Donegal 30 The Rusty Mackerel Pub Atmospheric stop at Slieve League cliffs. Teelin Donegal 31 Nancy’s Pub Quirky family-run spot with great seafood bites. Ardara Donegal …
The Wild Atlantic Way – Section 5: Mayo & Sligo
Spots Worth Stopping Part 5 of 6 Westport: Matt Molloy’s – Owned by the flautist of The Chieftains. There is almost always a session happening in the back room. Murrisk: The Tavern – Located at the foot of Croagh Patrick; the perfect post-hike stop. Mulranny: Nevins Newfield Inn – A great middle-of-nowhere stop for a …
The Wild Atlantic Way – Section 4: Galway & Connemara
Spots Worth Stopping Part 4 of 6 Galway City: Tigh Neachtain – A blue and yellow landmark in the Latin Quarter with cozy “snugs.” For coffee, Ard Bia at Nimmos near the Spanish Arch. Kilcolgan: Moran’s Oyster Cottage – A 250-year-old thatched cottage famous globally for its oysters. Clifden: Lowry’s Music & Whiskey Bar – …
The Wild Atlantic Way – Section 3: Clare & The Burren
Spots Worth Stopping Part 3 of 6 Carrigaholt: The Long Dock – Famous for seafood and traditional hospitality. Doolin: Gus O’Connor’s – The undisputed home of traditional Irish music. McDermott’s is also excellent for a slightly quieter vibe. Lisdoonvarna: The Roadside Tavern – Traditional pub with its own smokehouse (Burren Smokehouse) next door. Ballyvaughan: Monks …
The Wild Atlantic Way – Section 2: Kerry (The Ring & Dingle)
Spots Worth Stopping Part 2 of 6 Order Name Type Highlight Location County Image Offer 8 P.F. McCarthy’s Pub/Food Excellent live music sessions. Kenmare Kerry 9 The Moorings Pub/Restaurant Gateway to the Skellig Islands. Portmagee Kerry 10 Dick Mack’s Pub Half leather-shop, half whiskey bar. Dingle Kerry 11 Foxy John’s Pub/Hardware Get a pint and …
The Wild Atlantic Way – Section 1: Cork & The Beara (The Start)
Spots Worth Stopping Part 1 of 6 Kinsale: The Bulman (Summercove) – Grab a pint and sit on the wall overlooking the harbour. Kinsale: The Black Pig is excellent for wine and tapas. Clonakilty: De Barra’s Folk Club – A legendary music pub; even if there’s no session, the walls are a museum of music …
The Wild Atlantic Way Spots Worth Stopping For
These are the spots that define the character of the route—the ones with the best sessions, the freshest chowder, and the most dramatic views. Order Name Type Highlight Location County Image Offer 1 The Bulman Pub/Restaurant Famous harbor views from the wall. Kinsale Cork 2 The Black Pig Wine Bar/Cafe Exceptional wine and tapas. Kinsale …
Car Hire for the Wild Atlantic Way
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring the right Car for the Wild Atlantic Way Navigating the 2,500km of Ireland’s rugged west coast is an unforgettable adventure, but the logistics of car hire can be tricky if you aren’t prepared. To ensure your journey from Donegal to Cork is more “scenic drive” and less “administrative headache,” here …
Skellig Michael (Sceilg Mhichíl)
Rising 218 meters out of the Atlantic Ocean, Skellig Michael (Sceilg Mhichíl) is a jagged, twin-pinnacled crag located 12 kilometers off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. Once a remote sanctuary for 6th-century monks, it has gained modern global fame as the filming location for Ahch-To, the hidden planet of Luke Skywalker in the Star …
Top Set-Jetting Locations
Based on current 2026 travel trends and major production releases, set-jetting has become a multibillion-dollar industry driven largely by streaming platforms. The following are 20 of the most popular set-jetting locations worldwide: Top Global Destinations Emerging & Popular Spots










