It s difficult not to feel great sympathy for the people of South Sligo who seem to be suffering more than most over the past while.
As if the N17 wasn t bad enough to have to put up with - the speed limit on the main route from Galway to Sligo has been slapped with an 80kph zone in places.
It s a clear recognition by the authorities, be it the Road Safety Authority or the County Council that it just isn t safe anymore.
It has no hard shoulders and is full of hidden dips, bad bends and a poor enough surface despite the best efforts of the Council.