| R581 road | |
|---|---|
| Bóthar R581 | |
R581 leaving the N20 (betweenNew Twopothouse village and Old Twopothouse crossroads) | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Location | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Primary destinations | |
| Highway system | |
TheR581 road is aregional road inIreland which runs from theN20 atNew Twopothouse village toDoneraile inCounty Cork.
The road is 8km long.
In 2012 and 2013 the R581 was realigned to straighten it and to bypass some habitations. In 2011 archeological investigations in advance of the realignment were conducted by Rubicon Heritage and revealed the site of the former Caherduggan Castle east of Old Twopothouse at52°11′53″N8°37′41″W / 52.1981°N 8.6281°W /52.1981; -8.6281.[1]