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lifer_sean · 22-07-2012, 17:37

Have to go from Limerick to Kilkenny later this week. The AA routeplanner is saying M7 to jn 21, then a series of R roads via Rathdowney, Durrow, etc, and entering Kilkenny via the N77.

Is this the best route ?

Looking at the map it would seem better to stay on M7 for longer, but there doesn't seem to be a junction 20, and it looks like you can't take M8 at junction 19 if going northbound.

Any regulars on this trip who could advise best option ?

Thanks !

charlemont · 22-07-2012, 17:43

Well, There was a junction not built on the M7 just after the M8 Exit, There is Junction 2 missing from the M8 also. Both junctions were refused planning. Yes you cannot join the M8 southbound if coming from the Limerick on the M7.

ninty9er · 22-07-2012, 17:45

Most people I know from Kilkenny would use the N24, horrible andnallmas it is, and head for Kilkenny from Tipp.

charlemont · 22-07-2012, 17:49

You could get off at J21 and go into Borris In Ossory and follow the old N7 towards Portlaoise for about 3 Km then take a right on the R434 which takes you through Aghaboe and Ballycolla to Durrow then just follow the N77 to Kilkenny.

blackbird99 · 22-07-2012, 18:10

limk to Tipp town onto Cashel, take the ring road around Cashel onto the motorway.
take turn off for Urlingford on motorway, KIlkenny is signposted from there via Freshford.
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=L...&t=m&z=9&via=1

joe 77 · 22-07-2012, 19:31

You can take the exit for Rathdowney , go through Rathdowney and head for Johnstown, its 25 mins from Johnstown to Kilkenny city, Rathdowney is 15 mins from Johnstown . Hope this is of some use to you.

lifer_sean · 22-07-2012, 19:43

Thanks all for the suggestions.

@blackbird99, thanks for the link. That google routeplanner seems better than the AA one. I especially like the way it gives alternative routes.

@charlemont, I'll probably go with your suggestion of the R434. I had been looking at that one on the map and it seems a bit more straightforward than going through Rathdowney.

Not a fan of the N24, will stick to the M7 I think, but thanks again for the suggestions.

joe 77 · 22-07-2012, 19:52

So you are going to go to Durrow to Ballyragget to Kilkenny ?

road_high · 22-07-2012, 22:33

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Originally Posted by charlemont

You could get off at J21 and go into Borris In Ossory and follow the old N7 towards Portlaoise for about 3 Km then take a right on the R434 which takes you through Aghaboe and Ballycolla to Durrow then just follow the N77 to Kilkenny.

That's the one. In my opinion, Kilkenny should be signed off the M7 at this junction and a pity it isn't.Definitely the easiest drive to Limerick now. The N24 is shocking.

joe 77 · 22-07-2012, 23:01

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Originally Posted by charlemont

You could get off at J21 and go into Borris In Ossory and follow the old N7 towards Portlaoise for about 3 Km then take a right on the R434 which takes you through Aghaboe and Ballycolla to Durrow then just follow the N77 to Kilkenny.

Im from Kilkenny and thats a very strange way to get to kk . Why you would want to go as far as Durrow to then go the whole way back to kk is beyond me . The Durrow to kk road going through Ballyraggett is a rough enough road, lots of twists and a few master pot holes !! so be careful and take your time , have a safe journey and make sure and let us know how you get on.

road_high · 22-07-2012, 23:10

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Originally Posted by joe 77

Im from Kilkenny and thats a very strange way to get to kk . Why you would want to go as far as Durrow to then go the whole way back to kk is beyond me . The Durrow to kk road going through Ballyraggett is a rough enough road, lots of twists and a few master pot holes !! so be careful and take your time , have a safe journey and make sure and let us know how you get on.

Yea but ya have motorway as far as Borris In Ossary (less than an hour to/from Limerick), then it's a run into KK of 30-40 mins. It's easier than the N24/Cashel/M8 way. Might seem odd on the map but it's the best way now.

charlemont · 22-07-2012, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe 77

Im from Kilkenny and thats a very strange way to get to kk . Why you would want to go as far as Durrow to then go the whole way back to kk is beyond me . The Durrow to kk road going through Ballyraggett is a rough enough road, lots of twists and a few master pot holes !! so be careful and take your time , have a safe journey and make sure and let us know how you get on.

Its by far the quickest way from Limerick To Kilkenny City, And it makes use of the motorway M7, The N24 is a crap road to use to get to KK due to it being very congested and slow, It may be similar distance wise but the motorway easily saves time, And I'm sure the R434 and N77 aren't much worse than some sections of the N24 and N76.

joe 77 · 22-07-2012, 23:23

From Borris in ossory to Durrow is a good half hour drive, from Durrow to Kk could take at least 40 mins, more if you get stuck behind a Glanbia lorry or a tractor as there are very few places to overtake on that road. I totally understand what you are saying about the Cashel route , that would not be my route either, the quickest and most straightforward way is Rathdowney - Johnstown - Freshford - Kilkenny. Once you get past whats left of Galmoy Mines outside Rathdowney the road is actually not that bad, I travel that road at least 3 times a week. Safe journey to the op .

hi5 · 22-07-2012, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlemont

You could get off at J21 and go into Borris In Ossory and follow the old N7 towards Portlaoise for about 3 Km then take a right on the R434 which takes you through Aghaboe and Ballycolla to Durrow then just follow the N77 to Kilkenny.

I do this journey regularly and have found this to be the most comfortable and stress free route.
Whatever you do don't take the Templemore route,terrible road where it crosses the bog where the windmills are

road_high · 22-07-2012, 23:34

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Originally Posted by joe 77

From Borris in ossory to Durrow is a good half hour drive, from Durrow to Kk could take at least 40 mins, more if you get stuck behind a Glanbia lorry or a tractor as there are very few places to overtake on that road. I totally understand what you are saying about the Cashel route , that would not be my route either, the quickest and most straightforward way is Rathdowney - Johnstown - Freshford - Kilkenny. Once you get past whats left of Galmoy Mines outside Rathdowney the road is actually not that bad, I travel that road at least 3 times a week. Safe journey to the op .

Seriously, in what? A shopping trolley

. It's 10/15 mins drive Borris to Durrow, plus Durrow/KK 20/25 mins.
Rathdowney route defo not quicker though I gues it might depend where in KK you're going as well.

22-07-2012, 17:37	#1
lifer_sean Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Limerick county Posts: 803 Adverts \| Friends	Limerick to Kilkenny ? M7 ? Is there a junction 20 ? Have to go from Limerick to Kilkenny later this week. The AA routeplanner is saying M7 to jn 21, then a series of R roads via Rathdowney, Durrow, etc, and entering Kilkenny via the N77. Is this the best route ? Looking at the map it would seem better to stay on M7 for longer, but there doesn't seem to be a junction 20, and it looks like you can't take M8 at junction 19 if going northbound. Any regulars on this trip who could advise best option ? Thanks !

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22-07-2012, 17:43	#2
charlemont Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A wretched hive of scum and villany Posts: 4,440 Adverts \| Friends	Well, There was a junction not built on the M7 just after the M8 Exit, There is Junction 2 missing from the M8 also. Both junctions were refused planning. Yes you cannot join the M8 southbound if coming from the Limerick on the M7.

22-07-2012, 17:45	#3
ninty9er Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the iCloud Posts: 8,763 Adverts \| Friends	Most people I know from Kilkenny would use the N24, horrible andnallmas it is, and head for Kilkenny from Tipp.

22-07-2012, 17:49	#4
charlemont Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A wretched hive of scum and villany Posts: 4,440 Adverts \| Friends	You could get off at J21 and go into Borris In Ossory and follow the old N7 towards Portlaoise for about 3 Km then take a right on the R434 which takes you through Aghaboe and Ballycolla to Durrow then just follow the N77 to Kilkenny.

22-07-2012, 18:10	#5
blackbird99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: south tipp-100m.asl Posts: 160 Adverts \| Friends	limk to Tipp town onto Cashel, take the ring road around Cashel onto the motorway. take turn off for Urlingford on motorway, KIlkenny is signposted from there via Freshford. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=L...&t=m&z=9&via=1

22-07-2012, 19:31	#6
joe 77 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71 Adverts \| Friends	You can take the exit for Rathdowney , go through Rathdowney and head for Johnstown, its 25 mins from Johnstown to Kilkenny city, Rathdowney is 15 mins from Johnstown . Hope this is of some use to you.

22-07-2012, 19:43	#7
lifer_sean Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Limerick county Posts: 803 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks all for the suggestions. @blackbird99, thanks for the link. That google routeplanner seems better than the AA one. I especially like the way it gives alternative routes. @charlemont, I'll probably go with your suggestion of the R434. I had been looking at that one on the map and it seems a bit more straightforward than going through Rathdowney. Not a fan of the N24, will stick to the M7 I think, but thanks again for the suggestions.

22-07-2012, 19:52	#8
joe 77 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71 Adverts \| Friends	So you are going to go to Durrow to Ballyragget to Kilkenny ?

22-07-2012, 23:23	#13
joe 77 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71 Adverts \| Friends	From Borris in ossory to Durrow is a good half hour drive, from Durrow to Kk could take at least 40 mins, more if you get stuck behind a Glanbia lorry or a tractor as there are very few places to overtake on that road. I totally understand what you are saying about the Cashel route , that would not be my route either, the quickest and most straightforward way is Rathdowney - Johnstown - Freshford - Kilkenny. Once you get past whats left of Galmoy Mines outside Rathdowney the road is actually not that bad, I travel that road at least 3 times a week. Safe journey to the op .