|
|
Keep the race in its place
13.06.18
THE Donegal Road Safety
Working Group, has issued a road safety appeal to
everyone attending the Joule Donegal International
Rally this weekend (15th - 17th June 2018) to “Keep
the Race in its Place”.
“The Rally enthusiasts are predominantly young men,
and we want to get the message directly to this ‘at
risk’ group who follow the sport” says Brian
O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer with Donegal County
Council.
“Just like any other sport, there is a time and a
place for Rally driving. It’s important to know that
all rally events are well marshalled and take place
in a highly controlled environment. The drivers are
specially trained and must wear special personal
protective gear. Along with this, the cars are
specially prepared for the purpose of rallying”.
“Large numbers are expected to attend the Donegal
Rally, and we want to emphasise the importance of
safety, both on the rally course and on the open
road. Anyone attending the rally will be getting the
message that safety always takes precedence above
everything else. The “Keep the Race in its Place”
message reminds people to only watch the stages from
designated safety zones, never to enter prohibited
areas, at all times to strictly adhere to the speed
limits, always wearing your seatbelt, and never
drive after consuming alcohol or drugs”. |
 |
|
Pictured at the launch of the Donegal
Rally Road Safety Campaign is Joe Boland, Donegal
Joint Policing Committee, Gareth Gibson, Donegal
Road Safety Working Group (DRSWG), Charles Sweeney,
Donegal County Council, Martin Roarty, Donegal
County Council, Brian O’Donnell, Donegal Road Safety
Officer, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, Inspector Michael
Harrison, An Garda Síochána, Seamus Neely, Donegal
County Council and John Crumlish, Donegal Rally. |
Inspector Michael
Harrison said “the Donegal International is the
biggest motor sport event in the Republic of Ireland
it is an event that attracts large crowds of
spectators and visitors to the County. An Garda
Síochána will have an operation in place to police
the Rally and we ask all those attending to comply
with any requests made by Gardaí policing the
stages, the operation is about keeping the event
safe for all attending and participating. We appeal
to all those coming to the Donegal to drive safely
and not engage in any unsafe driving, please enjoy
the weekend and Keep The Race in its Place.”
“The tragedy that occurred at the weekend has left a
family and the local community devastated. A young
boy has tragically lost his life and our thoughts
and prayers are with the family at this very sad
time”. |
|
