R179 road (Ireland)

The R179 road is a regional road in Ireland linking Kingscourt in County Cavan and the Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border in County Monaghan.^[1] The road passes through the villages of Magheracloone, Knocknacran, and the town of Carrickmacross. The road is 23.9 km (14.9 mi) long.

Length23.9 km (14.9 mi)

CountryIreland

Primary
destinations

• County Cavan
  • leaves the R165 at Kingscourt
• County Monaghan
  • crosses the R178 at Carrickmacross
  • crosses the N2 at Coolderry Lower
  • Terminates at the Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border at Cullaville

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R179 road
Bóthar R179
Carrickmacross Road, Kingscourt, on the R179
Route information
Length	23.9 km (14.9 mi)
Location
Country	Ireland
Primary destinations	County Cavan leaves the R165 at Kingscourt County Monaghan crosses the R178 at Carrickmacross crosses the N2 at Coolderry Lower Terminates at the Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border at Cullaville
Highway system
Roads in Ireland Motorways Primary Secondary Regional

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