This article is from page 34 of the 2012-02-28 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 34 JPG
ON MONDAY, February 27, three members from the Gardaí visited Scoil Mhuire, Ennistymon.
Rosaleen O’Connor, Deirdre Scanlon and Noreen King, accompanied by Barry Keating, Road Safety Officer for Clare County Council, were at the school to give all to transitionyear students on the dangers of road accidents.
Their talk included a PowerPoint presentation featuring graphic images and video clips of accidents in Ireland. The students were informed about the main factors that cause accidents – speed, alcohol and fatigue.
“The PowerPoint presentation made us more aware and cautious about road safety as it proved to us that accidents can happen very easily and anyone can be involved. The images showed us the reality of not wearing seatbelts and how much damage can be done if we’re going over the speed limit,” said the students. “It also made us think about the decisions we should make and how careful we should be on the road.”
A schools competition is being organised to raise road safety awareness, whereby students suggest methods of raising awareness. The winning idea will be promoted nationwide.