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More than a decade ago, a bold and imaginative idea reshaped the future of Ireland’s western seaboard. When Wild Atlantic Way was launched in 2014 by Fáilte Ireland, it was far more than a scenic driving route—it was a strategic intervention aimed at revitalising communities that had been hit hard by economic decline.

Hoteliers from across the country recently met with TDs and Senators to discuss the key challenges facing Irish tourism and the necessary measures the Irish Hotels Federation is calling for to ensure the successful long-term development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods – including 22,000 in Galway.

Hoteliers from across the country recently met with TDs and Senators to discuss the key challenges facing Irish tourism and the necessary measures the Irish Hotels Federation is calling for to ensure the successful long-term development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods – including 22,000 in Galway.

Letitia Wade is an Officer for Galway on the Wild Atlantic Way team at Fáilte Ireland, dedicated to promoting the stunning coastal route and enhancing visitor experiences in the region.

Over 1000 tourism industry operators, providers, and employers from across the Wild Atlantic Way tuned into a special online briefing from Fáilte Ireland, which outlined the plans and priorities for the region in 2025.

Fáilte Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta have announced capital investment funding to support two major tourism development projects on the islands of Árainn (Inis Mór) in Co. Galway and Cléire (Cape Clear) in Co. Cork.

Two venues in Galway are among five nationally which will share in a total of €1 million in funding aimed at developing gala dinner venues as part of an effort to grow the country’s main business events hubs.

Where did the WAW idea originate?

A large group of tourism businesses met last week in Maigh Cuilinn to explore opportunities for collaboration and to discuss the promotion of Connemara and the Islands as a tourist destination. There was a good mix of accommodation, visitor centres, activity providers, tour providers and members of the retail sector present on the day. The theme of the event was ‘Stronger Together - Ní neart go cur le chéile.’

University of Galway’s Professor Peter McHugh picked up the ‘Conference Ambassador of the Year’ honour at Fáilte Ireland’s Conference Ambassador Recognition Awards for his exceptional efforts in going above and beyond in his role as a Conference Ambassador, bringing the 11th European Solid Mechanics Conference to Galway in 2022.