The Wild Atlantic Way runs 2,500km of Ireland's western shore with the Cliffs of Moher rising 214m at the Burren, the Skellig Michael monastic island off Kerry, and Galway's pub trad sessions on Quay Street.
Highlights
Cliffs of Moher
Dingle Peninsula
Connemara
Achill Island
When to Visit
May-Jun
Skellig Michael boats run May to October weather permitting, the Burren wildflower season at peak, and Connemara mountains visible without Atlantic mist.
Jul-Aug
Galway International Arts Festival third week of July, Dingle Peninsula at peak, and Cliffs of Moher car parks full by 10am with cruise tour-bus pressure.
Sep-Oct
Galway Oyster Festival last weekend of September, Skellig Michael landing season closing, and the Wild Atlantic Way driveable without coach traffic.
Nov-Apr
Atlantic storms close cliff approaches, but Doolin pubs stay packed with trad sessions, and Saint Patrick's Day March 17 fills Galway and Cork pubs.
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