THE DONEGAL and Mayo
football managers have kick-started a campaign to
encourage motorists to watch their speed and be
aware of driver fatigue when travelling for the big
game on Sunday.
James Horan and Jim McGuinness took time out from
preparations for Sunday's big game to back the
councils' joint 'Slow Down for the Show Down'
campaign.
The campaign asks motorists and passengers to make a
personal commitment to drive at appropriate and
legal speeds in a bid to tackle concerns about
speeding in local communities and a special appeal
will be made at the big match on Sunday for all the
fans to drive with care.
Jim McGuinness said: "Speeding traffic is a prime
concern in many communities. We want motorists to
think about their speed and how it might affect
others as they pass through our communities.
Sometimes this might mean slowing down to a speed
below that of the signed limit. We hope everyone
takes note and thinks road safety when using the
roads."
His Mayo counterpart, James Horan added: "On the
football pitch, speed is a necessity - but excessive
and inappropriate speed on the road is not 'fair
play'. Apart from the obvious risk of causing injury
and death, it also creates distress among local
residents leading to people feeling unsafe as they
walk, cycle or on our roads. I am proud to support
this worthwhile campaign, and I hope that local
people will to help to make their communities safer
places."
Slow down for the show down is co-ordinated by Mayo
and Donegal’s County Council's Road Safety Officers
as part of their road safety education and casualty
reduction strategy.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Donegal Cllr Frank McBrearty
wished the Donegal team the best of luck on behalf
of the elected members, management and staff of
Donegal County Council. "Although nothing would give
me greater pleasure than Donegal winning the
all-Ireland final and bringing the Sam Maguire back
to Donegal, win or lose we will all be there to
support the team and Jim McGuinness.
"The feel good factor that has been generated by the
Donegal football team is tremendous and is
particularly special bearing in mind the times that
are in it.” |
