Published on Wednesday24thApril2013
Ring Unveils Final Route for Wild Atlantic Way
Minister Ring with Amy Rankin, Vagabond Adventure Tours, and Tracey Coughlan, Failte Ireland.
Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring today unveiled the final route for the Wild Atlantic Way, a new touring route running from Donegal to Cork. To view a map of the route go to
www.failteireland.ie/wildatlanticwayThe Minister joined Fáilte Ireland to present the final route to 300 top overseas tour operators attending Meitheal 2013, Ireland’s largest tourism trade fair. The Wild Atlantic Way will be Ireland’s first long-distance driving route, stretching from the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork, and offering future visitors an opportunity to truly discover the west coast.
The 2,500km final route was unveiled following a comprehensive public consultation process and includes 156 strategically placed discovery points for tourists along the way.