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Introduction
“Dear Erin, how sweetly thy green bosom rises! forces for millennia. Where life has been lived and loved,
An emerald set in the ring of the sea! on the edge. Here, nothing is to be taken for granted –
the sea comes in waves, relentlessly in all it’s wildness
Each blade of thy meadows my faithful heart prizes, and glory. Allow it to take away your worries and your
Thou queen of the West! The world’s Cushla ma chree.” pains. Life goes on. As we have learned in Ireland, it is
our feelings as encapsulated in our songs and poetry,
-J.P. Curran – 1750-1817 AD. our rich vein of cultural memory, that keeps us vital and
alive. Yes, you will sleep deeply as you imbibe this salty
Whether you choose to complete the entire journey clean air of the West but we hope also that you will live
in one go, or join us for part of the adventure, deeply and truly as you experience the thrills of this
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic way is sure to be a drive to Wild Atlantic Way. Allow yourself to experience this
remember! passion of the Irish for life, for truth and the Spirit. Just
as our many monks took with them something of this
You may choose to embark upon this Wild Atlantic Way famed land when they brought the light of learning to
route from the North of Ireland or the sunny South. aEurope of the Dark Ages, building cities Universities
For this Guide we chose the historic port of Kinsale as a and Hope – so too can you return to your home world –
starting point for our journey. This picturesque seaside Refreshed, renewed and Re-wired for Living and Loving.
town boasts excellent access from Rosslare and Cork We hope that this Guide will deepen your experiences
Ferryports, Cork International Airport and of course the and assist you in your explorations of Ireland, at her
direct N7/N8 motorway from Dublin. wildest!
This guide is divided into sections by county with maps
Coming into Shannon airport you are poised midway to assist you on your navigations as you travel. You will
between the enticing Islands and cultural delights find details here of many local festivals and events as
of the West and North or the stunning scenery and well as local points of History, Heritage and Folklore.
pretty towns of the South. Really, whatever way you Ireland has been shaped by many forces and holds pride
turn you shall be spoiled for choice; from world class of place as an “Island of Saints and Scholars”. There are
accommodation to award winning gourmet food, many dimensions here to explore. From sacred sites and
natural beauty spots, heritage, history and Festivals ancient rocks to forts and castles, the many waves of
galore – the Wild Atlantic Way has got it covered. visitors who make up Ireland’s story each have left their
mark. From the ancients of Egypt, to Viking raiders and
Driving as we do, on the left, and traveling South to the Normans of whom it is said became “more Irish than
North along the world’s most westerly coastal route, the Irish themselves” – here the wind sings in many
you will experience life anew and encounter many Wild voices and now you can add your own.
Atlantic views to take your breath away. Allow your
mind to roam in this land of literature, storytelling,
music and imagination. Far from the bustle of the cities,
inhabit a landscape where man and nature have joined
Clogher Sunrise © Chris May
9
“Dear Erin, how sweetly thy green bosom rises! forces for millennia. Where life has been lived and loved,
An emerald set in the ring of the sea! on the edge. Here, nothing is to be taken for granted –
the sea comes in waves, relentlessly in all it’s wildness
Each blade of thy meadows my faithful heart prizes, and glory. Allow it to take away your worries and your
Thou queen of the West! The world’s Cushla ma chree.” pains. Life goes on. As we have learned in Ireland, it is
our feelings as encapsulated in our songs and poetry,
-J.P. Curran – 1750-1817 AD. our rich vein of cultural memory, that keeps us vital and
alive. Yes, you will sleep deeply as you imbibe this salty
Whether you choose to complete the entire journey clean air of the West but we hope also that you will live
in one go, or join us for part of the adventure, deeply and truly as you experience the thrills of this
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic way is sure to be a drive to Wild Atlantic Way. Allow yourself to experience this
remember! passion of the Irish for life, for truth and the Spirit. Just
as our many monks took with them something of this
You may choose to embark upon this Wild Atlantic Way famed land when they brought the light of learning to
route from the North of Ireland or the sunny South. aEurope of the Dark Ages, building cities Universities
For this Guide we chose the historic port of Kinsale as a and Hope – so too can you return to your home world –
starting point for our journey. This picturesque seaside Refreshed, renewed and Re-wired for Living and Loving.
town boasts excellent access from Rosslare and Cork We hope that this Guide will deepen your experiences
Ferryports, Cork International Airport and of course the and assist you in your explorations of Ireland, at her
direct N7/N8 motorway from Dublin. wildest!
This guide is divided into sections by county with maps
Coming into Shannon airport you are poised midway to assist you on your navigations as you travel. You will
between the enticing Islands and cultural delights find details here of many local festivals and events as
of the West and North or the stunning scenery and well as local points of History, Heritage and Folklore.
pretty towns of the South. Really, whatever way you Ireland has been shaped by many forces and holds pride
turn you shall be spoiled for choice; from world class of place as an “Island of Saints and Scholars”. There are
accommodation to award winning gourmet food, many dimensions here to explore. From sacred sites and
natural beauty spots, heritage, history and Festivals ancient rocks to forts and castles, the many waves of
galore – the Wild Atlantic Way has got it covered. visitors who make up Ireland’s story each have left their
mark. From the ancients of Egypt, to Viking raiders and
Driving as we do, on the left, and traveling South to the Normans of whom it is said became “more Irish than
North along the world’s most westerly coastal route, the Irish themselves” – here the wind sings in many
you will experience life anew and encounter many Wild voices and now you can add your own.
Atlantic views to take your breath away. Allow your
mind to roam in this land of literature, storytelling,
music and imagination. Far from the bustle of the cities,
inhabit a landscape where man and nature have joined
Clogher Sunrise © Chris May
9
