Your underground adventure awaits with Doolin Cave tours

Thu, May 02, 2024

Experience an authentic new world at Doolin Cave, from its deep, magical limestone wonderland to the most extraordinary Great Stalactite! Explore the wild natural beauty of the Eco-Trail, indulge in local hand-baked cakes in the beautiful café and take home a special memory of your trip with the rich, earthy textures and colours of Doolin Cave Pottery.

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Trek around for the day with The Flying Alpaca

Thu, May 02, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day with alpacas? If you have, then this is the daytrip for you! The Flying Alpaca has a farm full of friendly alpacas waiting to spend the day with you or your family.

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Immerse yourself in Ireland's rich culture this summer with festivals and events in Galway

Thu, May 02, 2024

It doesn't get much better than summertime in Galway. A city steeped in history, culture, and life, Galway city should be top of everyone's Wild Atlantic Way agenda. The City of the Tribes' is always brimming with energy and joy, but there is a unique energy about the city in the summer. This is helped by the number of festivals and events happening around Galway city during the summer months.

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Things to do on a rainy day in Galway city

Thu, May 02, 2024

If you've spent any time in Galway, you're accustomed to the rain. Luckily, the showery skies actually bring with them opportunities. Galway city provides a myriad of rainy day choices in a city steeped in culture, history, and art. You should have no issue brightening up a rainy day in Galway.

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A day with the fish at Galway Atlantaquaria

Thu, May 02, 2024

Who doesn't love the aquarium? A trip to Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, overlooking Galway Bay along the Wild Atlantic Way is a great day out for visitors of all ages and guarantees a fun-filled and exciting day for all the family. Stingrays, octopus, tropical fish, you name it; Galway Atlantaquaria is two-floors of the ultimate aquarium experience, and is the largest native species aquarium in Ireland.

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Enjoy the serenity of island life with a day trip to Inis Mór from Galway Docks with Aran Island Ferries

Thu, May 02, 2024

Spend the day enjoying the serenity of island life, breathing in the fresh sea breeze, and learning about the history and nature of Ireland's west coast on a day-trip to Inis Mór by Aran Island Ferries. Become transfixed with the beautiful scenery of island life as you pedal across the largest of the Aran Islands.

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Explore Galway's coast through watersports with Rusheen Bay Windsurfing

Thu, May 02, 2024

Just five kilometres from Galway city centre is Rusheen Bay Windsurfing. If watersports is your thing, or if you just want to give it a go, you have to check this place out. Rusheen Bay Windsurfing offer windsurfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.

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See Galway city at your own pace with the world's leading hop-on hop-off bus tour, Citysightseeing Galway

Thu, May 02, 2024

Enrich your Galway experience with Citysightseeing Galway. This is a 24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour that stops near all the major Galway attractions and is the ideal way to see the City of the Tribes at your leisure.

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See another side of the Burren with North Clare Sea Kayaking

Thu, May 02, 2024

Go and experience all that Clare has to offer with the fantastic guided sea kayaking tours along the stunning coastline of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way with North Clare Sea Kayaking.

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Be seduced where the ocean kisses Ireland

Thu, May 02, 2024

What is this Wild Atlantic Way you speak of? Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime that will take you along the snaking route of one of the most westerly parts of Europe, where the ocean kisses Ireland; that bitter bowl of tears that brought so many people from this island right across the world for centuries.

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'The green of dreams'- a golfers guide to links courses on the Wild Atlantic Way

Thu, May 02, 2024

If you have ever dreamed of teeing off against a backdrop of rolling green hills, showstopping coastlines while surrounded by picturesque landscapes, then the Wild Atlantic Way is a must visit destination for keen golfers.

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Become one with nature at Wild Nephin National Park

Thu, May 02, 2024

Comprising 15,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain, Wild Nephin National Park, Co Mayo is a visiting destination that is unlike any other.

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Ahascragh Distillery is a whiskey lover's delight

Thu, May 02, 2024

Standing proudly in the middle of the rural agricultural village of Ahascragh, in east Galway, the freshly renovated Ahascragh Distillery has the region's industrial past while producing some seriously good whiskey.

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Learn about our Stone Age farming ancestors at Céide Fields

Thu, May 02, 2024

A renowned neolithic site containing the oldest known stone-walled fields in the world, the Céide Fields in County Mayo, combine exquisite views of the Atlantic Ocean with insight into the lives of ancient Irish farmers.

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Even the sounds of the route are the on-screen stars

Thu, May 02, 2024

There are so many sensory elements to sampling the Wild Atlantic Way — but one of the more unusual ones is the potential of the sound of the route.

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Those WAW moments — a decade of the Wild Atlantic Way

Thu, May 02, 2024

Where did the WAW idea originate?
A decade ago, the Wild Atlantic Way transformed Ireland’s tourism landscape, weaving together rugged coastlines, ancient heritage, and warm hospitality into a tapestry that has captivated hearts around the world.

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Sheep dogs + stunning scenery = an unforgettable visitor experience

Thu, May 02, 2024

Wild, beautiful and boasting some of the best ‘authentic’ attractions in the county, Joyce Country, located just a one hour drive from Galway city, is a must visit location this summer.

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Discover the history of Galway at Galway City Museum

Thu, May 02, 2024

Galway City Museum collect, preserve, and display the material heritage of Galway city. Ideally located beside the Spanish Arch, the museum focuses on sharing Galway’s archaeology, history and sea science through their collections, exhibitions, and events.

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Learn more about our rural ancestors at The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life

Thu, May 02, 2024

The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life is located at Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo, and is just a 30 minute drive from Mayo's section of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Standún - A unique shopping destination along the Wild Atlantic Way

Thu, May 02, 2024

Standún's journey from a modest two-bedroom bungalow selling groceries to a bustling destination store for locals and tourists alike is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Standún family.

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