Ireland, both north and south of the border, has an extensive network of roads. Historically, Northern Ireland has had better quality roads, though the difference is less marked nowadays. It is true to say that many rural roads, even in Northern Ireland, remain an 'exciting' ride. For an unforgettable example, drive from Charleville to Macroom in County Cork; all the stereotypical components are present, from road 'surface' and potholes, to junctions and vicious bends (often combined for added thrills). With the advent of European Union funding, most National routes in the Republic continue to be upgraded. In the years from 1990s to the following decade the Republic went from having one motorway in the country, to expanding the motorways to most major routes. This was part of a National Development Plan. Road construction in Northern Ireland has proceeded at a slower pace in recent years, although a number of important bypasses and upgrades to dual carriageway have recently been completed or are about to begin.
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In the Republic of Ireland, the most important roads are a small number of motorways, indicated by the prefix "M" followed by one or two digits. The motorway network is focused on Dublin. In all the intercity instances below, the Motorway is only part of the full route, the original route number is listed after. City names in brackets are the destinations served and signposted, but not directly connected to that route. In the Republic of Ireland, motorways inherit the route number of the "N" route they have replaced. In most cases, the bypassed section of road is reclassified as a regional route. New routes, such as the M50, are an exception. The M50 was chosen as a recognisable unique number.
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This category of road has the prefix "N" followed by one or two digits. The most important cross-country roads are numbered in the range N13 - N30, with less important roads having higher numbers. Destinations served but not on the route in question are listed in brackets, with the connecting route also listed. Road signage lists these end destinations, also using brackets and often the connecting route (apart from cross-border destinations, listed normally). This list ignores the sections of route reclassified as motorway (see previous section).
Roads N1 to N11 radiate anti-clockwise from Dublin:
National Secondary Routes are also indicated with a "N" prefix, though the number is higher. Examples are:
Regional routes are indicated with an "R" prefix and a three-digit number, ranging from R1xx in the north-east to R7xx in the south-east of the country. Other roads are not generally referred to by number, but are registered with a four-digit "L" number, taking the form Lxxxx. Some old road signs will still carry old classifications, e.g. "T" for trunk road.
The main roads in the north, which connect well with those in the south, are classified "M"/"A"/"B" as in Great Britain, though their numbering is separate from the British system.
The most important roads are motorways, designated as in the Republic and Great Britain by the letter "M". The motorway network is focused on Belfast.
The next most important roads are designated with the prefix "A" and a one-, two- or three-digit number. Some of the most important are:
Less important roads are indicated with the prefix "B" and a one-, two- or three- digit number.