Full contents
Every page on the site
Eight long notes, three pages about the site, and six documents. Each has an update date, and each note stands on its own.
01
Motorways
The M network from north to south, junction numbers and how to read them.
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02
Tunnels
Dublin Port Tunnel, the Jack Lynch Tunnel and the Limerick Tunnel.
Read the note
03
Bridges
From the Ha'penny to today's cable-stayed bridges, and where to see them.
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04
Road tolls
Barrier-free tolling on the M50, and which routes charge a toll.
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05
Coastal and mountain roads
Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Kerry, Conor Pass and the narrow roads.
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06
Signs and speed limits
Blue, green, white, brown: how to read Irish road signs.
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07
Trip planning
Distances, driving time, fuel, parking, weather and emergencies.
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08
Places to stop
Views, ruins and viewpoints beside the roads.
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Each one has signs, a table or a diagram, and a clear boundary.
| Page | What is on it | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Motorways | The M network from M1 to M50, junction numbers, lanes, speed limits and the roads north of the border. | |
| Tunnels | Dublin Port Tunnel, the Jack Lynch Tunnel and the Limerick Tunnel, with height limits and practical advice. | |
| Bridges | Dublin city bridges, cable-stayed bridges on the major roads, and how to see them. | |
| Road tolls | The barrier-free system on the M50, traditional stations, payment periods and avoiding tolls. | |
| Coastal and mountain roads | Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Kerry, Conor Pass and advice on narrow roads. | |
| Signs and speed limits | Sign colours, M, N, R and L numbers, general speed limits and bilingual signs. | |
| Trip planning | Time estimates, fuel, parking, weather, emergencies and driving on the left. | |
| Places to stop | A choice of places beside the roads, and advice on visiting without leaving a mark. |
The site
Who publishes it, how to get in touch, and how to find the material.
| Page | What is on it | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Contents | The full list of m5online notes on Irish roads, tunnels and bridges. | |
| About | Who is behind m5online, why these notes exist, and what is not published. | |
| Contact | The ways to get in touch: email, postal address, and a form that opens your email app. |
Documents
The rules and explanations behind the publication.
| Page | What is on it | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial policy | How the notes are written and updated: sources, limits, dates, illustrations and corrections. | |
| Disclaimer | The site is general information. It is not advice for a particular journey and reading it creates no working relationship. | |
| Privacy policy | What is received when you send an email, what is stored in your browser, and your rights under the GDPR. | |
| Cookie policy | The single storage key used, what the choice does, and why there is no tracking. | |
| Terms of use | The rules that apply to reading the site: the publisher, use of the material, law and changes. | |
| Accessibility | What has been done to make the site usable, and how to report a barrier. |
How to use the contents
Start with the network if you want a motorway. Start with the tunnels if you are crossing a city. Start with the coastal roads if you want a view, and with the planning note if your trip is not yet laid out.