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- 07-wild-atlantic-way.md is now an index with timeline table and EV summary - New pages: 07a-donegal through 07g-kerry Each follows the standard format: must-see, 3-day itinerary, EV charging, practical info Dates anchored to the Aug 8–28 timeline; Kerry day 3 ends with drive to Dublin - Update README navigation table with all 8 WAW files
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# Wild Atlantic Way — Overview
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> **Type:** Long-distance cycling route
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> **Total length:** ~2,500 km (full route)
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> **Direction:** North to south (Donegal → Kerry)
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> **Best for:** Cycling, coastal scenery, cliffs, peninsulas, Gaeltacht culture
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## What Is It
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The Wild Atlantic Way is a signed coastal route along Ireland's entire west coast — the world's longest defined coastal route. The west coast is the windward side of Ireland: constantly changing light, dramatic cliffs, remote peninsulas, and Irish-speaking (Gaeltacht) communities.
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## Rough Timeline: Aug ~8 → Aug 28
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**Deadline: Dublin by Aug 29** (game day Aug 30 at Aviva Stadium).
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| Dates (approx) | Section | Days | File |
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|----------------|---------|------|------|
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| Aug 8–9 | Belfast → Donegal (transit) | 2 | — |
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| Aug 10–12 | **Donegal** | 3 | [07a-donegal.md](07a-donegal.md) |
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| Aug 13–14 | **Sligo** | 2 | [07b-sligo.md](07b-sligo.md) |
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| Aug 15–17 | **Mayo** | 3 | [07c-mayo.md](07c-mayo.md) |
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| Aug 18–20 | **Connemara** | 3 | [07d-connemara.md](07d-connemara.md) |
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| Aug 21–22 | **Galway** | 2 | [07e-galway.md](07e-galway.md) |
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| Aug 23–24 | **Clare** | 2 | [07f-clare.md](07f-clare.md) |
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| Aug 25–27 | **Kerry** | 3 | [07g-kerry.md](07g-kerry.md) |
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| Aug 28 | Kerry → Dublin (drive ~3h) | — | — |
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| Aug 29 | Dublin buffer day | — | — |
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| **Aug 30** | **College Football, Aviva Stadium** | — | [06-dublin.md](06-dublin.md) |
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If you arrive in Belfast later than Aug 8: compress Donegal to 2 days (skip Malin Head), or cut the Aran Islands day trip from Galway. Kerry is non-negotiable — don't compress it.
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## EV Strategy Summary
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| Section | Situation |
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| Donegal | Sparse — worst section. Base in Donegal Town for day trips. |
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| Sligo | Reasonable. Sligo town has fast chargers. |
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| Mayo | Patchy. Charge fully in Westport before Achill. |
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| Connemara | Gap: Clifden ↔ Westport (~90km coast road, no charger mid-route). |
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| Galway | Good. Tesla SC + ESB rapids. Full recharge stop. |
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| Clare | Reasonable. Charge in Ennis before Cliffs of Moher. |
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| Kerry | Good in towns. Full battery before Ring of Kerry circuit. |
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See individual section files for detailed charger locations.
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## Practical Notes
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- **Wind:** Prevailing southwest — expect headwinds on exposed Atlantic sections heading south. Plan shorter days in Donegal and Mayo.
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- **Workation bases:** Westport, Galway, Dingle, Killarney — best wifi and cafés
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- **Weather:** August is best but pack waterproofs — Atlantic squalls arrive without warning
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- **Gaeltacht:** Connemara, north Mayo, and Donegal are Irish-speaking. Signs are Irish-first.
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## Links
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- [Wild Atlantic Way official](https://www.wildatlanticway.com)
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- [Cycling Ireland](https://www.cyclingireland.ie)
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- [ESB ecars map](https://esb.ie/ecars/charge-point-map)
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- [Zap-Map Ireland](https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/ireland/)
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