A great run from Ennis to Rosslare on the incredibly empty and well surfaced main roads of Ireland.... We drove from Rosslare to Ennis, spent 4 days there and experienced some of the "Wild Atlantic Way". Only 1 day of rain in 5 days, but quite a lot of cloud....

Met up with Robbie of this place, plus Will, and their wives, for a wonderful evening at a restaurant near the port. The last day of a delightful 5 day interlude: photos to follow.

The stories about the poor stare of Irish roads are exaggerated: the main "N" roads are superb, better than most A roads in the UK. The regional "R" roads vary, some as good as the Ns, others poor but no potholes, just rough. Likewise the local "L" roads, even if there is a foot of grass in the centre the tarmac is in good condition each side: generally better than the unclassified roads of Wiltshire!

But in the towns the roads can be terrible, rough and patched with manholes that can be proud or recessed. Slow speed is essential...perhaps that is the plan!

Most of the N roads allow easy overtaking, so I frightened a few drivers by overtaking at the normal Plus 8 rate and sound level....!!

The Plus 8 attracted a lot of positive attention: I understand there is only one Plus 8 in Ireland...so rather rare!

If you enjoy driving on good, empty roads get over to Ireland!

Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...