Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin

Féilte – Slí an Atlantaigh takes to the road this Summer 2014, traveling along the route of the new Wild Atlantic Way.

Síle Ní Bhraonáin presents a programme that packs in the best in local cuisine, adventure activities, traditional music and dance, an insightful visit to a Gaeltacht region and the breathtaking coastal scenery en route.

Each episode of the series will highlight a different Discovery Point along the route of The Wild Atlantic Way starting from Malin Head in the Northwest and continuing our journey over nine episodes to end at the Old Head of Kinsale. We will meet with the people of villages and towns dotted along the coastline in our search for the best in food, music, dance and visitor attractions. Each week we will also feature a competition for fantastic prizes including hotel stays, dining experiences and many of the fabulous activities that can be found along the route of The Wild Atlantic Way.

Join us from Thursday 3rd July 2014 at 8:30pm as Féilte – Slí an Atlantaigh, embarks on a journey of discovery to bring you to hidden places and the secret worlds of the wildest, most captivating, coastal driving route in the world – Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Stretching from County Cork in the south to Donegal in the north the Wild Atlantic Way | Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin runs for 1,553 miles, making it the longest coastal touring route in the world. It is an easy to navigate, sign-posted route, including 157 ‘Discovery Points,’ where drivers can learn more about must-see and lesser-known spots along the coast.

The route takes in seven counties in three provinces (Ulster, Connaught and Munster) and is defined by its Atlantic Ocean views of islands, dramatic rugged coastline, cliffs and peninsulas. This scenic route can be driven, walked or cycled and along the way visitors can experience the local communities.

The Wild Atlantic Way | Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin is the perfect trip for someone who is sick of the beaten tourist track and wants to get back to nature. The route promises to share the secrets of Ireland’s seascapes, traditions and laid-back lifestyle.

Traveling along the coast from Malin Head in Donegal, Ireland’s most northern point, to Kinsale in Cork, the route, launched as a Failte Ireland tourism initiative in 2014, is now the longest fully-signposted driving route in the world, presenting a huge array of potential stopping-off points.

The 157 mapped and sign-posted “Discovery Points” allow you to pick and chose where to stop off to explore.

It could be taking in the majestic Portsalon in Donegal, once voted the second most beautiful beach in the world. It might be driving through the majestic hills of Connemara, stopping off at the Cliffs of Moher or exploring the lunar landscape of the wondrous Burren in County Clare. It could be taking a memorable boat trip out to visit the jagged crag of Skellig Michael and the remarkable hermitage founded there by monks some 1,300 years ago. Visitors can also stop at the various surfing hotspots or fishing locales or go horse-riding along the beach.


Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin – Wild Atlantic Way
Take A Drive On The Wild Side…
(Source: TG4/TWA)