R259 (Republic of Ireland)

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R 259

Bóthar R259 (Irish)
Looking SE along R259 - geograph.org.uk - 1030746.jpg
Glashbeggan: looking southeast along the R259
Route information
Length24.3 km (15.1 mi)
Major junctions
FromIRL N56.svg N56 Crolly
Major intersections
ToIRL N56.svg N56 Dungloe
Location
CountryRepublic of Ireland
Highway system

The R259 is a regional road in Ireland, located in County Donegal. It is a scenic route around the coast of The Rosses, which connects with N56 at both ends.[1][2][3]

R259 in Kincasslagh village as it turns south towards Dungloe

The road runs east from Crolly to Kincasslagh, where it turns south to Dungloe, becoming the lower half of Dungloe Main Street before again connecting with N56 on Carnmore Road.

R259 at its southern end where it multiplexes with Dungloe Main Street

The road forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way.

References

  1. ^ "R259". Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki. SABRE. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  2. ^ "S.I. No. 54/2012 - Roads Act 1993 (Classification of Regional Roads) Order 2012". irishstatutebook.ie. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  3. ^ "Glenahilt, Burtonport, Co. Donegal - Property.ie". www.property.ie.