R172
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R172 | |||
Location Map ( geo) | |||
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From: | Green Gates (J050073) | ||
To: | Dundalk (J060020) | ||
Distance: | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | ||
Meets: | R132, N52 | ||
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The R172 is a circuitous regional road in County Louth. Starting from a junction with the R132 (old N1) at Green Gates on the southern edge of Blackrock, it heads east, reaching the coast after 600m and it turns north after a further 600m to follow the coastline. It then runs through the village of Blackrock itself, passing along the beachfront before turning west, crossing the N52, and finally zigzagging its way through suburban development to the centre of Dundalk and a terminus back on the R132.