R705 road (Ireland)

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R705 road
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R705 leaving Leighlinbridge heading south
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Length41 km (25 mi)
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Country Ireland
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The R705 road is a regional road in Ireland which runs north-south from the R448 at Leighlinbridge in County Carlow and through Bagenalstown before crossing into County Kilkenny. It continues to Graiguenamanagh, passes Brandon Hill (516m) and continues south along the western side of the valley of the River Barrow until it terminates at a junction with the R700.

R705 along the River Barrow near Bagenalstown The River Barrow, County Carlow - geograph.org.uk - 1816353.jpg
R705 along the River Barrow near Bagenalstown

The route is 41 km (25 mi) long.

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