The major motorways in Ireland are of very good quality and are indicated with blue signs and the letter (M). The National Roads are indicated with green signs and the letter (N). The Regional Roads (R) & Local Roads (L) are indicated with white signs. The Regional Roads and Local Roads tend to be narrow and winding.

City Driving

• It is usually best to avoid city driving during the morning and evening rush-hours, especially in Dublin as the centre and the main roads leading into the city are often very busy and can be prone to major traffic congestion

• Roads between major cities are usually dual-carriageway or motorway standard

• A network of new motorways connects major cities

• N Roads vary in size and quality from efficient modern highways - designated 'N' on road maps - to narrow country lanes

Country Driving

• Driving through the Irish countryside can take some time and can also require some patience as roads can be quite narrow and very winding

• Occasionally, on country roads, there may be passing farm livestock