The Public Sector Magazine Summer 2018

Public Sector Magazine
Some of Ireland’s most striking scenery can be experienced right
on these very shores. Out at the very edge of Europe, the Wild
Atlantic way stretches for 2,500 km (1,500 miles) along Ireland’s
western seaboard. from Malin head in Donegal to Kinsale in
County Cork, through regions like Connemara, Galway Bay
and Kerry, it’s the longest defined coastal drive in the world - a
sensational journey of soaring cliffs and buzzing towns and cities,
of hidden beaches and epic bays. People flock from all over the
world to visit our tiny island, so why shouldn’t we do the same?
There are endless opportunities for discovery along this route.
Every few miles there are places to stretch your legs, quench your
thirst or grab a bite to eat. Maybe you’ll hunker down and stay a
night or two to get to know the places and the people. You might
join in the craíc at an impromptu session, go island-hopping, visit
ancient sites, or sit by turf fires in traditional pubs, where your
taste-buds might explode with fresh flavours.
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