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A5 | |
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![]() The route of the A5 in red linking Derry city and Aughnacloy, County Tyrone). The continuation of this route in the Republic of Ireland, the N2, is shown in orange. | |
![]() Sign near Omagh | |
Route information | |
Length | 53.3 mi (85.8 km) |
Major junctions | |
North end | Derry
B46 to Plumbridge
(border) ![]() |
South end | Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, N2 road |
Location | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Constituent country | Northern Ireland |
Primary destinations | Derry Strabane Newtownstewart Omagh Ballygawley Aughnacloy Monaghan |
Road network | |
The A5 is a major primary route in Northern Ireland. It links the city of Derry in County Londonderry with Aughnacloy, County Tyrone via the towns of Strabane and Omagh. Just south of Aughnacloy is the border with the Republic of Ireland, where the A5 meets the N2 to Dublin. Between them the A5 and N2 are the main road link between County Donegal in the Republic and Dublin.