Your wellbeing journey starts here
Wild Atlantic Bootcamp is a residential fitness and wellbeing retreat on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, combining training, nutrition, recovery, private accommodation and aftercare support into one focused reset by the coast.
Location
Ballisodare, County Sligo
Stay
Private en-suite rooms
Options
7, 14 or 21 day stays
Premium retreat format
Fitness, recovery, accommodation and structure in one place.
Why it feels different
Residential retreat
Calm, structured and supportive from the moment you arrive.
The stay is designed to feel premium, personal and focused, with enough comfort and clarity for guests to settle in fast.
Why guests choose us
All-inclusive
Guests arrive for weight loss, fitness and a full reset. What they get is expert coaching, private en-suite accommodation, chef-prepared food, recovery time and a setting that keeps them focused.
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All ages, abilities and starting points are welcome. The coaching meets guests where they are and keeps the week safe, effective and encouraging.
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Every guest stays in a private en-suite room, giving the week a more restful, more premium feel from day one.
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Support does not stop when the stay ends. Coaching, structure and accountability continue beyond camp.
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Circuits, hikes, conditioning, mobility, gym work and outdoor sessions come together as a balanced reset rather than a military-style grind.
Stay options and availability
New intake dates are released throughout the year. Once your application is reviewed, the team confirms the right dates and next booking step.
7 day reset
Fast startA one-week residential stay for guests who want a clean reset, coaching and immediate structure.
14 day momentum
Most popularThe most balanced option for visible progress, stronger routine and time to settle fully into the programme.
21 day transformation
Deeper immersionA longer-format stay for guests who want more accountability, more coaching and more time to change habits.
Booking
The first goal is clarity: know whether a 7, 14 or 21 day stay fits best. Once your application is reviewed, the team confirms the most suitable intake and next step.
Apply and tell us your goals.
We review fit and confirm your best stay format.
You receive date options and move into booking.
Need longer than 21 days? Longer-format stays can be arranged directly with Seamus and the team.
Modern guest experience
Technology should remove friction, not create it. From application and availability to booking, travel notes, updates and follow-up support, the digital experience keeps everything clear in one place.
Private guest portal
Application, intake dates, booking, forms and onboarding all sit in one secure place.
Mobile-friendly app
Guests can check key details, reminders and next steps without digging through long email threads.
Clear communication
Travel notes, updates and support stay organised before arrival, during the stay and after the retreat.
A smoother journey
Less admin, less confusion and a more premium experience from first enquiry to follow-up support.
Portal and app
One place for application, dates, booking, onboarding and guest communication.
Guests feel better looked after when the admin, updates and next steps are all easy to access. The experience feels more premium because it is easier to follow.
One simple flow
Before arrival
Review your application status, confirm dates, complete forms and access travel information in one place.
During your stay
Stay organised with simple communication, updates and the practical details that keep the week flowing smoothly.
After the retreat
Return to your plan, resources and follow-up support without starting from scratch once you get home.
Sample day
The schedule changes through the week, but the rhythm stays clear: move well, eat well, recover properly and build momentum every day you are here.
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Mobility, early movement and a coached session to set the tone for the day.
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Structured meals, better food habits and enough space to actually recover properly.
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Hikes, walks and outdoor work that take advantage of the Sligo setting.
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Strength, conditioning, skills and focused coaching to build momentum over the week.
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Outdoor activity
Use a scenic hike, coastal walk or recovery image from Sligo here.
Nutrition and coaching
Meals are built around natural whole foods, local produce and balanced nutrition. Guests also learn how to portion food, build sustainable meals and keep better habits once they return home.
Knowledge
Learn the basics of training, nutrition and consistency in a way that still makes sense once you get home.
Approach
Move away from punishment and toward a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food, fitness and routine.
Resources
Leave with recipes, practical tools and day-to-day structure you can keep using long after the stay ends.
Effort
Expect honest work, clear coaching and repeatable habits that create long-term results instead of short-term panic.
Results and transformation
Guests come for weight loss, fitness and a reset, but they also leave with better habits, more self-belief and a clearer plan for life after camp.
Before
Guest at arrival
Use natural photography with clean framing and neutral light.
After
Guest after the stay
Use confident, polished photography that still feels honest.
Before
Low energy, little structure, inconsistent training habits.
After
Clearer routine, stronger confidence, better consistency and a calmer relationship with progress.
Before
Guest at arrival
Use natural photography with clean framing and neutral light.
After
Guest after the stay
Use confident, polished photography that still feels honest.
Before
Starting from burnout, poor food habits and low self-belief.
After
Improved resilience, better decision-making around food and a more positive approach to training.
Before
Guest at arrival
Use natural photography with clean framing and neutral light.
After
Guest after the stay
Use confident, polished photography that still feels honest.
Before
Feeling stuck, unmotivated and unsure where to begin.
After
A realistic plan, renewed momentum and enough support to keep going once back home.
Testimonials
The experience is designed to feel supportive from start to finish, with coaching that builds confidence rather than intimidation.
What people come for
Weight loss, energy, confidence, accountability and a genuine break from old habits.
The environment is challenging, but the tone is supportive, safe, effective and focused on long-term change.
“I arrived feeling inconsistent, tired and completely out of rhythm. The structure, coaching and setting made it much easier to reset than trying to do it alone.”
Sarah M.
14 day stay
“What stood out most was how supported the week felt. It was challenging, but never chaotic, and I left with a routine I could actually keep.”
David R.
7 day reset
“The private room, better food habits and daily coaching made the experience feel premium instead of overwhelming. That difference matters.”
Emma K.
21 day stay
Founder story
Built by someone who has lived the change, not just coached it.
About Seamus
In late 2019, Seamus Casey hit a serious turning point. He was living with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea and a weight of around 165kg. After attending a residential bootcamp himself, he lost 13.5kg in his first three weeks, rebuilt his confidence and kept going.
Over time he lost around 65kg, moved from walking a single lap of a football pitch to running a full marathon, and created Wild Atlantic Bootcamp to give other people the same kind of turning point, support and belief in what is possible.
165kg
Starting point at his turning point
13.5kg
Lost in his first 3 weeks at camp
65kg
Lost overall through steady change
42k
From one lap to running a marathon
The team
The team is there to coach the group while still paying attention to the individual, keeping the programme safe, effective and encouraging.
Founder and host
Seamus Casey leads the experience with lived perspective, having transformed his own health from 165kg to marathon running before launching the camp.
Training coach
Focused sessions built around confidence, movement quality and sustainable progress.
Recovery and wellness
Mobility, balance and recovery support help the week feel restorative instead of chaotic.
Conditioning support
High-energy sessions bring structure and challenge while still keeping guests supported.
Conditioning coach
Darren brings strong energy to the training floor, helping guests build momentum, confidence and consistency through coached conditioning work.
Pricing
All rooms are single occupancy and en-suite. Longer stays can be arranged directly with the team.
7 Day Reset
EUR900
A focused introduction to the method with coaching, accommodation and structure included.
Apply now14 Day Momentum
EUR1,650
More time to settle in, build confidence and create visible progress across the full stay.
Apply now21 Day Transformation
EUR2,250
A longer premium reset for guests who want deeper immersion and more time to progress.
Apply nowStay and setting
Guests stay at The Old Convent in Ballisodare, a calm base for training, recovery and outdoor activity. Private en-suite rooms, fresh Atlantic air and easy access to local walks and beaches make the stay feel restorative as well as productive.
Address
The Old Convent, Ballisodare, County Sligo, F91 V2C8
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House exterior
Photography of The Old Convent exterior and entrance can sit here.
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Private en-suite room
A calm room image will reinforce comfort, privacy and the premium feel.
By car
Ballisodare is about 2 hours from Dublin, Belfast and Galway, and about 4 hours from Cork.
By train or bus
Collooney station is a 3 minute drive away, Sligo station is about 10 minutes, and Bus Eireann stops in Ballisodare several times a day.
By air
Knock Airport is around 30 minutes away, and Monday pick-up and drop-off can be arranged for guests.
Frequently asked
Here are the most common questions guests ask before they commit to a stay.
No. Guests arrive at different stages, and sessions are coached according to ability, mobility and confidence level.
The premium positioning is based around private en-suite accommodation, not dorm-style rooms. That remains a key differentiator of the stay.
The team reviews fit, confirms the right stay format and then moves the guest toward availability, booking and onboarding through the private platform.
Yes. Once your application is reviewed, the team confirms the right intake dates and next steps for your stay.
Contact
Ask about the right stay length, upcoming intake dates or custom longer-format options. We will guide you to the best next step.
Phone
+353 (0) 852498067Location
The Old Convent, Ballisodare, County Sligo, F91 V2C8
