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Letters

Rebrand the M50

Time for a rethink

Tue Feb 7 2023 - 00:01

Sir, – The M50 has a speed limit of 100km/h rather than the 120km/h on other motorways. Why not reclassify it as the N50, allowing learners to use this important car-park around the city? – Yours, etc,

DAVID CURRAN,

Knocknacarra,

Galway.

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