2014
R9017 : The R639 south of Galtymore
taken 11 years ago, 4 km W of Burncourt, Co Tipperary, Ireland
The R639 south of Galtymore
I was intrigued to spot the brown sign "L7315 Galtymore Climb". When I first came to Ireland in 1989, they seemed to do their best to obstruct access to the hills. I am glad to see that, except in one or two places such as Truskmore, the attitude is more welcoming. After all, hillwalkers bring in revenue!
Before the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway was opened (the adjacent stretch in July 2008), this was the N8, which explains its high standard for a Regional (class R) road. As there are no tolls on the adjacent section of the M8, the R639 carries little traffic and it is now a pleasure to drive along it.
Before the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway was opened (the adjacent stretch in July 2008), this was the N8, which explains its high standard for a Regional (class R) road. As there are no tolls on the adjacent section of the M8, the R639 carries little traffic and it is now a pleasure to drive along it.
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- Grid Square
- R9017 (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Purchase (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 6 July, 2014 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 25 July, 2014
- Subject Location
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Irish:
R 904 174 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:18.5285N 8:8.4886W - Camera Location
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Irish: R 902 173
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
