R566 road (Ireland)

The R566 road is a regional road in Ireland. It is a road on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry.[1][2] Part of the road is on the Wild Atlantic Way.[3]

R566 road
R566 bridge at Emlaghmore
Route information
Length25.5 km[1][2] (15.8 mi)
Major junctions
From N70 at Kilcoman, Co. Kerry
 
  • R567 at Emlaghmore Bridge
To R565 at Portmagee
Road network
R565 R567

The R566 travels southwest from the N70 (Ring of Kerry) to Ballinskelligs. At Ballinskelligs, the road becomes the Skellig Ring, travelling northwest via the coast. Along this coast, high-cliffed Puffin Island, an important seabird reserve,[4] lies just offshore. The road terminates at the R565 at Portmagee, where Valentia Island may be reached by bridge. The R566 is 25.5 km (15.8 mi) long.[1]

References

  1. Google (16 May 2016). "Ring of Kerry to R565" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  2. "S.I. No. 54/2012 – Roads Act 1993 (Classification of Regional Roads) Order 2012". Government of Ireland. 28 Feb 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  3. "Wild Atlantic Way: Explore The Route". Fáilte Ireland. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  4. "Puffin Island". BirdWatch Ireland. Retrieved 4 Jun 2016.


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