Safer Roads Message Directed at Donegal Secondary School Students

Unfortunately, the number of young road deaths in Donegal is up sharply.

Five people aged under 25 have lost their lives on Donegal roads so far in 2026, compared with three throughout 2025.

To try to educate young people about the dangers on our roads, a major event attracted approximately 2,800 Transition Year and Senior Cycle students from every secondary school in the county.

The AXA Roadsafe Roadshow, in partnership with Donegal County Council, was held at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Wednesday and continues today as part of National Road Safety Week.

Inspector Sean McDaid from Roads Policing in Donegal earlier discussed the initiative on North West Today.

Safer Roads Message Directed at Donegal Secondary School Students
Unfortunately, the number of young road deaths in Donegal is up sharply.
Five people aged under 25 have lost their lives on Donegal roads so far in 2026, compared with three throughout 2025.
To try to educate young people about the dangers on our roads, a major event attracted approximately 2,800 Transition Year and Senior Cycle students from every secondary school in the county.
The AXA Roadsafe Roadshow, in partnership with Donegal County Council, was held at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Wednesday and continues today as part of National Road Safety Week.
Inspector Sean McDaid from Roads Policing in Donegal earlier discussed the initiative on North West Today.

North West Today, a multi-award-winning show has traditionally set the news agenda for the North West. Every morning Niall Delaney brings you a combination of hard-hitting interviews, listener interaction on local issues and human interest stories from around the region.
Tuesdays Feature: ‘On The Beat’ Niall is joined by local Gardaí who keep listeners updated on local crime prevention efforts and news around the North West. We hear their advice and guidance on protecting our homes, families and business’s.
The show is produced by Donegal native Margaret Carr-Flynn

North West Today

North West Today, a multi-award-winning show has traditionally set the news agenda for the North West. Every morning Niall Delaney brings you a combination of hard-hitting interviews, listener interaction on local issues and human interest stories from around the region.
Tuesdays Feature: ‘On The Beat’ Niall is joined by local Gardaí who keep listeners updated on local crime prevention efforts and news around the North West. We hear their advice and guidance on protecting our homes, families and business’s.
The show is produced by Donegal native Margaret Carr-Flynn