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Stretching from Donegal to Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way is one of Ireland’s most scenic drives, but also one of its richest wildlife corridors. The area is home to an extraordinary variety of species on land, at sea, and in the sky.

For those of us living out west, the Atlantic is more than just a view – it’s a way of life. And when it comes to sea angling, few places rival the west coast counties of Galway, Mayo and Clare.

The price hikes of recent weeks have been a shock and we have no idea if we are entering an era of political instability that will render fossil fuels an unpredictable and unreliable source of energy, accoding to Green Party candidate Niall Murphy. He said that while it is important to provide some short-term support to homes and businesses, those measures do not help our resilience in the face of either long-term high oil prices, or future spikes in times of war.

For those of us living out west, the Atlantic is more than just a view – it’s a way of life. And when it comes to sea angling, few places rival the west coast counties of Galway, Mayo and Clare.

What is this Wild Atlantic Way you speak of? Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime that will take you along the snaking route of one of the most westerly parts of Europe, where the ocean kisses Ireland; that bitter bowl of tears that brought so many people from this island right across the world for centuries.

A trip to Loop Head Lighthouse is a visit of contrasts, centred around this beacon of hope that has perched majestically on the scenic headland of Loop Head peninsula for hundreds of years, looking down on the fury of the Atlantic Ocean 90-meters-below. Here a world of beautiful seabirds, seals and dolphins meets breathtaking views as far as Dingle and Connemara.

With a 4.5/5 rating on TripAdvisor, Green Acres Caravan and Camping is a welcome sight for those exploring the Wild Atlantic Way.

What is this Wild Atlantic Way you speak of? Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime that will take you along the snaking route of one of the most westerly parts of Europe, where the ocean kisses Ireland; that bitter bowl of tears that brought so many people from this island right across the world for centuries.

A trip to Loop Head Lighthouse is a visit of contrasts, centred around this beacon of hope that has perched majestically on the scenic headland of Loop Head peninsula for hundreds of years, looking down on the fury of the Atlantic Ocean 90-meters-below. Here a world of beautiful seabirds, seals and dolphins meets breathtaking views as far as Dingle and Connemara.

Shannon Airport had a strong growth surge in 2023 with 1.958 million passengers welcomed to the airport, a 29 per cent increase on 2022 activity. This strong performance saw the airport achieve its highest passenger numbers since 2009 , 14 years ago, with growth in air services across all markets.