Happy Trails for Clare as the RSA deliver Seatbelt Sheriff Awards
THE ROAD Safety Authority (RSA) has announced the winners of its prestigious Seatbelt Sheriff Awards. In their 19th year, the event celebrates the dedication and creative ideas of primary school children in keeping themselves, their friends, and their loved ones safe on the roads.
The Seatbelt Sheriff Awards have become a highlight in the region, fostering a culture of road safety awareness among Clare's youngest citizens.
This year, the Seatbelt Sheriff embarked on an exciting journey, personally delivering the awards to the winning schools in a grand road trip. The video capturing the Seatbelt Sheriff's adventures can be viewed here, showcasing the Sheriff's commitment to ensuring road safety.
Among the deserving runners up in the Seatbelt Sheriff Competition were Clooney NS, Carrahan, Tulla, Co Clare, with their entry, Buckle Up To It Could Grave.
The school also won a runner up prize with their entry to the Hi-Glo Silver competition called Hi Viz Is For Everyday Not Just Wednesday.
The Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of Environment, Climate, and Communications, Jack Chambers, expressed his delight at the commitment shown by the schoolchildren of Clare in participating in the Seatbelt Sheriff Awards. He emphasized the importance of wearing seatbelts correctly and commended the young participants for their outstanding efforts in promoting road safety education.
Sam Waide, Chief Executive of RSA, expressed his admiration for the enthusiasm displayed by the students in Clare. He praised their participation in the competition, which provided a fun and creative way to learn important road safety skills. Waide emphasised the significance of starting road safety education at an early age, helping young people grow up confident in their knowledge of using the roads safely. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the award winners, runners-up, and their teachers.
Liz O'Donnell, Chairperson of RSA, was delighted by the imaginative entries submitted by the talented students of Clare. She emphasised that road safety education saves lives and praised the students for their creativity, which would guide them throughout their lives, ensuring their safety on the roads. O'Donnell extended her congratulations to all the winners, runners-up, and everyone who participated, acknowledging their fantastic efforts.