The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is setting out to score key points about road safety with GAA fans this weekend.
The group are joining forces with the Ulster GAA to highlight road safety through a new campaign at the Tyrone V Donegal semi-final in Breffni Park this Saturday.
The ‘Live to Play’ campaign will reinforce the message with several activities during the Tyrone V Donegal Ladies game and the Tyrone V Donegal – Ulster Senior Championship Semi-Final.
There will be a Road Safety article in the match-day programme, a public announcement about the campaign at half-time of the Senior game and a Live to Play jersey will be carried out onto the pitch by Donegal Youth Council volunteers.
Live to Play (LTP) merchandise will be handed out at FanZone and at other entrances, with the assistance of Donegal Youth Council volunteers.
Jamie Brennan and Neamh Woods are acting as Donegal and Tyrone LTP Ambassadors on social media in the run-up to the game this week.
Jamie Brennan promotes the Live to Play Road Safety campaign. Photo by Clive Wasson
Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer said “This is a great opportunity to remind all road users about their road safety responsibilities. Far too many communities in Donegal have suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of a road traffic collision and we hope this initiative will help to prevent further deaths. The support received from Maura McMenamin, Community, Health & Wellbeing Manager, Ulster GAA,
“CLG Dhún na nGall and Donegal player Jamie Brennan for this campaign has allowed us to highlight that road safety is a shared responsibility and this responsibility must be the number one priority for all road users.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and ultimately it is up to all road users to be aware of the dangers and to treat the roads with the respect they deserve. Too often motorists take a risk and make the wrong decision. Is that risk worth a life?”
Kevin Mills, Chairperson, County Health & Wellbeing Committee stated, “This road safety campaign is supported by Donegal GAA Health & Wellbeing committee in association with the Ulster Council, Donegal Road Safety Working Group and the Alcohol Forum.”
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