Cowen opens missing link in Dublin to Cork motorway

TWO cities separated by a long history of friendly rivalry have just got that bit closer.

Sat, 29 May, 2010 - 01:00
Sean McCarthaigh

The journey time between Dublin and Cork has been reduced by up to 45 minutes at peak time following yesterday’s opening of the new M7/M8 motorway.

It is estimated that motorists will now be able to cover the distance between the Red Cow in Dublin and the Dunkettle roundabout in Cork in two hours.

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