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The easiest place to hitch the motorways is on the roundabouts that precede the entry or exit ramps. Typical wait time is under 5 minutes, as most drivers are going slowly around the roundabouts and have plenty of time to see you. For long distances, simply go as far as the driver's next exit, and have them drop you at the next roundabout.
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Long distance traveling can be a little slow, but the country isn't big. It's possible to get from one coast to the other in one day, on the national (N) roads. These roads connect cities or bigger towns in the country. Usually they lead directly into the town centers, so all the long-distance-traffic has to use them. This makes it very easy to hitch a ride at the end of town. Some bigger towns have bypasses which make it more difficult, but it's usually possible to hitch a ride to the bypass.
Some national roads have a dual carriageway, so they are similar to [[highway|motorways]], except that it is [[laws|allowed]] to stand on the side of the road on dual carriageways – perfect for you, it is however dangerous in certain areas of these roads. It is technically illegal to walk or cycle on these, but the police (called guards or gards garda in Ireland) won't bother you. The easiest place to hitch the motorways is on the roundabouts that precede the entry or exit ramps. Typical wait time is under 5 minutes, as most drivers are going slowly around the roundabouts and have plenty of time to see you. For long distances, simply go as far as the driver's next exit, and have them drop you at the next roundabout.
'''For medium distances or short distances''', stick to national secondary (R) roads, using R and N roads, you could technically get to '''anywhere''' in Ireland, but it all depends on the area.
Showing your thumb is the common way to hitchhike, but using a sign (when on a national road) reduces waiting times a lot. It is recommended to put only the name of the next town on a cardboard. You will be much faster with many short rides than by waiting for a long one.
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