Hundreds of young people have attended the Road Safety Roadshow at the Aura Lesiure Centre in Letterkenny.
The show is a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers or who travel as passengers in cars.
The show will be seen by over 3,000 students from Donegal’s post-primary schools, Youthreach centres, as well as schools from Derry and Tyrone.
It is a sad fact that almost everyone knows someone who has been killed or seriously injured in a road traffic collision. This show offers our young people the opportunity to learn about the consequences of poor driving behaviour on our roads.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Liam Blaney said,“The Road Safe Show is a very important event in our Road Safety Programme as it sends a clear message to young people that a road traffic collision affects many people, from the immediate family and friends, to the emergency services who have to attend the horrific scenes of a collision. We all need to be reminded that just one slip of concentration on the road can change lives forever and this message is particularly important for young people to hear, so that they are aware of the dangers as they learn to drive”.
Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer stated, “There is still a large percentage of road users who do not take road safety seriously. Young drivers are frequently to blame for dangerous driving and far too many families continue to suffer the consequences of a road traffic collision.
“We need to get the message to all road users, that before they get into a car with a driver who exceeds the speed limit, or someone who may be under the influence of drink, or who has taken drugs, or by not wearing their seatbelts, or who use their mobile phone while driving; to stop and think, because the devastation and heartbreak that is brought on your family and on the local community as a result of a road traffic collision is totally avoidable.
“No family should have to suffer the pain and loss of a loved one because of a road traffic collision. We are delighted that the show continues to receive the support from all schools and also to thank all the speakers involved for their continued commitment to the Road Safe Show, as this show could not take place without their support.”
To date in 2022, 5 people have tragically lost their lives on Donegal roads.
Students representing all schools attending with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Back from left are Dr. Gerrry Lane, ED, Biran O’Donnell, donegal County Council Raod Safety Officer, Louise McGeever, RSA, Joe Alexander , Fire Service and Liam Duffy, Ambulance Service. Photo Clive Wasson
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At The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers fron tfrom left are Louise McGeever, RSA, Garry Gardiner, Ambulance Service, Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer, Donegal County Council, Dr. Gerry Lane, ED Consultant, Garda Srg. Mark Traynor and Gareth Gibson, Youth Services. Back from left Jack Mc Laughlin, Aine Mc Ginley, Ellie Jameson, Bernie Jenkins, Sadie Bradley, Michael McDevitt, Joe Alexander, Karen Hartin and Ruth McCrossan.3 Photo -Clive Wasson
The packed hall at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Over 1500 students at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Abbey Vocational School Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Gairmscoil Chú Uladh Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Glenties Comprehensive Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Youthreach Gortahork Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Crana College Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Coláiste Chineál Eoghain Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Moville Community College Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Youth Reach Lifford Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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Errigal College Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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St. Eunans College Students with RSA, Road Safety Working Group and Emergency service providers at The Road Safe Road Show a unique partnership between Donegal County Council and members of the Donegal Road Safety Working Group which provides a platform to positively influence the driving behaviour of young students as they commence their driving careers. Photo Clive Wasson
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