R156 road (Ireland)

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R156 road
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Heading east after leaving the N4
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Length60 km (37 mi)
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Country Ireland
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Highway system

The R156 road is a regional road in Ireland, linking Dunboyne in County Meath to the N4 (near Mullingar) in County Westmeath. The road is single carriageway throughout. Many parts of the route have dangerous bends.

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R156 near Killucan

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