Wild Atlantic Way

Be part of a story that has captivated audiences around the world. The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s first defined touring route, stretching from Donegal to West Cork. Work with partners and communities to create richer visitor experiences, support sustainability and drive tourism growth.

How the Wild Atlantic Way supports your business

The Wild Atlantic Way regional strategy connects partners, guides investment and supports sustainable growth along the west coast.

  • Attract year-round visitors
    Reach visitors looking for memorable experiences in every season.
  • Join regional campaigns
    Showcase what makes your business and destination distinctive.
  • Access practical support
    Find partnerships and resources to develop with confidence.
  • Grow sustainably
    Build long-term growth that benefits your business, community and environment.

Destination and Experience Development Plans

Destination and Experience Development Plans are five-year plans that guide sustainable tourism development across the Wild Atlantic Way. Each plan is developed with local stakeholders and sets clear priorities for visitor experiences, destination development and long-term growth.

The plans help to:

  • Identify local tourism priorities
  • Strengthen visitor experiences
  • Support collaboration across the destination
  • Guide sustainable development and visitor dispersal

Promote your business

Submit your event listing

Get clear guidance on what to include, how to prepare your listing, and how to submit it for review. Approved events can appear on DiscoverIreland.ie, helping visitors find what’s happening across Ireland.

Learn about listing

Get listed on DiscoverIreland.ie

Register or update your business listing to improve visibility and drive referrals from DiscoverIreland.ie and Ireland.com.

Get listed

Connect and grow

Find the people, guidance and brand supports that help your business play a stronger role in the Wild Atlantic Way visitor experience.

  • Leverage the Wild Atlantic Way brand

    Leverage the Wild Atlantic Way brand

    Use Wild Atlantic Way brand tools and guidance to connect your business with one of Ireland’s most distinctive visitor experiences.

    View brand guidelines
  • Connect with the Wild Atlantic Way team

    Connect with the Wild Atlantic Way team

    Work with the Wild Atlantic Way regional team for local contacts, practical guidance and support to help develop tourism across the west coast.

    Meet the team
  • Promote your Wild Atlantic Way business

    Promote your Wild Atlantic Way business

    Reach more domestic visitors using regional logos, free imagery and ready-made guidance from the Find Yourself on a Short Break campaign toolkit.

    View the toolkit

Capital investment and development support for Wild Atlantic Way destinations

Check for current supports and opportunities that can help develop tourism infrastructure, visitor experiences and destination projects across the Wild Atlantic Way.

Check current supports

Supporting your business on the Wild Atlantic Way

  • Resources

    Access brand guidance, strategy documents and visitor resources for the Wild Atlantic Way region.

  • Meet the team

    Meet the Fáilte Ireland team supporting tourism development across the Wild Atlantic Way.