A Photographer’s Journey Along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

A Photographer’s Journey Along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way: 17 Locations You Can Bring Home

The Wild Atlantic Way is more than a route—it’s an experience. A 2,600 km stretch of rugged coastline, remote beaches, iconic headlands, and timeless rural life. As a landscape photographer, I’ve spent countless hours exploring it in all weather and light, capturing real moments from the far reaches of Donegal to the headlands of West Cork.

Here are 17 real Wild Atlantic Way locations, north to south, that I’ve photographed and turned into fine art prints—so you can relive the journey or bring a piece of Ireland’s west coast into your home.

📍DONEGAL

1. Murder Hole Beach

A secluded beach wrapped in cliffs and tide-worn rocks, only revealed at low tide. Best viewed from above—wild, raw, and dramatic.

Black and white aerial print of Murder Hole Beach on a wall in soft shadow light.

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2. Fanad Head Lighthouse

Where two bays collide and storms roll in from the north, this iconic lighthouse stands guard over Donegal’s wild coastline.

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📍SLIGO

3. Classiebawn Castle

Overlooking the Atlantic near Mullaghmore, this castle sits perfectly framed by Benbulben’s jagged peak. Wild seas, rich pastures, and a fairytale silhouette.

Black and white wall art of Classiebawn Castle on the Sligo coastline in Ireland

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📍MAYO

4. Downpatrick Head (Dún Briste)

A towering sea stack cleaved from the land, battered by waves and mist. One of Ireland’s most elemental locations.

Downpatrick Head at sunset with sea stack and calm Atlantic waters, fine art wall print.

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5. Keem Beach, Achill Island

A horseshoe bay with turquoise water, grassy cliffs, and a winding descent. Keem feels like a secret on the edge of the world.

Aerial view of Keem Beach at sunset on Achill Island with winding coastal road and golden light

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6. Dugort Beach, Achill Island

Quiet, flat sands and wide open skies make Dugort a peaceful contrast to Keem. Often overlooked—and that’s part of the magic.

Framed aerial photo print of Dugort Beach on Achill Island, Ireland, with moody clouds and calm sea.

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📍GALWAY / CONNEMARA

7. Fisherman’s Bothy, Connemara

A solitary white hut rests on a lake island, often surrounded by shifting cloud and calm reflections. A place of pure quiet.

Irish fisherman's bothy by the sea under dramatic skies – wall art print

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8. Connemara Rolling Hills & Huts

Rolling hills, sharp peaks, winding roads, and wild ponies—Connemara offers every texture a photographer dreams of.

Fine art print of a small white hut on a lake in Connemara, Ireland with dramatic clouds

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📍CLARE

9. Cliffs of Moher

Nothing prepares you for the scale of these cliffs. At sunrise, when the crowds are gone, they feel utterly ancient and alive.

Framed print of the Cliffs of Moher on a soft-toned wall with natural light shadows

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📍KERRY

10. Coumeenoole Beach, Dingle Peninsula

Crashing waves and steep cliffs make this one of the most dramatic beaches in Ireland—best captured in moody black and white.

Black and white photo of Coumeenoole Beach with sea cliffs on the Dingle Peninsula

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11. Dunmore Head

The westernmost point of mainland Ireland. The views across to the Blasket Islands are a mix of myth and wind.

Dunmore Head seascape wall art print from the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

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12. Dunquin Pier

A winding path descends to the sea, where boats leave for the Blaskets. Iconic, vertigo-inducing, and totally Irish.

Dunquin Pier framed wall art print with golden frame and ocean backdrop

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13. Gap of Dunloe

Though inland, this ancient glacial pass feels like a fairytale—still lakes, stone bridges, and pony traps winding through a quiet valley.

A framed aerial view of the Gap of Dunloe in Ireland with a winding road through lush green mountains.

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14. Carrauntoohil

Ireland’s highest mountain towers over the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Remote and moody, this print captures the spine of the country.

Carrauntoohil at sunrise with sunburst over Irish mountains and lakes

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📍CORK

15. Sheep’s Head Peninsula

Quiet, wild, and windswept—this lesser-known peninsula is full of textures and views without the crowds.

Aerial view of Sheep’s Head Peninsula with dramatic clouds and golden cliffs.

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16. Gougane Barra

Tucked in a mountain valley, this inland lake and chapel setting is pure serenity. Still water, forest reflections, and utter calm.

Framed wall art print of Gougane Barra chapel by a lake with mountain backdrop

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17. Galley Head Lighthouse

Out on a long headland between bays, this lighthouse stands against shifting weather and Atlantic light. My favourite place to storm-watch.

Fine art print of Galley Head Lighthouse with dramatic cliffs and ocean view

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🖼️ Bring the Wild Atlantic Way Home

All of these prints are part of my Ireland fine art photography collection—made using museum-quality giclée printing and shipped worldwide in eco-friendly packaging.

These aren’t stock photos or mass-produced posters—they’re moments I’ve lived, weathered, and photographed with care. Whether you're planning a journey, remembering one, or dreaming of Ireland’s coast, these prints are a way to hold onto it.

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