R279 (Republic of Ireland)

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R 279

Bóthar R279 (Irish)
Mullaghmore village - geograph.org.uk - 1410386.jpg
Mullaghmore village at the north end of R279
Route information
Length4.4 km[1] (2.7 mi)
Major junctions
FromIRL N15.svg N15 Cliffoney
ToMullaghmore pier
Location
CountryRepublic of Ireland
Highway system

The R279 is a regional road in Ireland linking Cliffoney and Mullaghmore in County Sligo.[2] The 19th century Classiebawn Castle is located on this road just before entering Mullaghmore. The entire road is part of the Wild Atlantic Way, which continues around Mullaghmore Head after the end of the R279.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Google (11 Feb 2016). "R279" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 Feb 2016.
  2. ^ "S.I. No. 54/2012 – Roads Act 1993 (Classification of Regional Roads) Order 2012". Government of Ireland. 28 Feb 2012. Retrieved 11 Feb 2016.
  3. ^ "Wild Atlantic Way: Mullaghmore Head". Fáilte Ireland. Retrieved 14 Mar 2016.