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 …
Road Trips
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 …
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 …
The Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland
Stretching 2,500km along Ireland’s rugged west coast, the Wild Atlantic Way is one of the longest-defined coastal touring routes in the world. Whether you’re chasing the spray of the Atlantic or the perfect pint in a snug pub, this guide will help you navigate the “Edge of Europe.” 📍 Choosing Your Route The route spans …
The Serpent’s Coil: An Article on the A57 Snake Pass
The A57 Snake Pass, winding its way across the Pennines, is one of the UK’s most famous and dramatic roads. Cutting through the heart of the Peak District National Park, this stretch of highway linking Manchester and Sheffield is as notorious for its spectacular beauty as it is for its challenging conditions and ongoing maintenance …
Britain’s Grand Canyon: Exploring the Spectacle of Cheddar Gorge and the B3135
Cheddar Gorge, nestled deep in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Somerset, stands as one of the UK’s most spectacular natural landmarks. This awe-inspiring geological feature, carved out of Carboniferous Limestone, is not only England’s deepest natural canyon but also home to a vital, winding road that is widely celebrated as one …
A Journey Across the Moors: The Magnificent A169 Pickering to Whitby
The A169 Pickering to Whitby, running through the heart of the North York Moors National Park, is far more than just a road connecting the market town of Pickering to the historic port of Whitby. It is a scenic single-carriageway ribbon of tarmac that slices through some of England’s most dramatic and captivating landscapes, offering …










