Keira Keogh to host meeting on Mayo road safety

General election candidate, Keira Keogh, will host a road safety meeting in Mayo this week.

Set to take place this Thursday, October 24 at 8pm in Hotel Newport, the event will focus on the rising number of road fatalities in the county, and the urgent need for collective action from the community and policymakers.

_{The official poster for the meeting}

The meeting will feature personal stories from Hayley Coleman, who sustained life-altering injuries and tragically lost her friend in a road accident during her leaving certificate year, and Myles O'Brien, a renowned chef from Murrisk who was left paralysed following a motorcycle accident near Pontoon. 

The event will also remember many of our friends and family who tragically lost their lives in road accidents. Their stories serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact that road deaths have on families and communities across Mayo.

The Fine Gael candidate highlighted the alarming trend during her local election campaign, describing road fatalities in Mayo as ‘out of control’.

Ms Keogh stated: “Too many families are being devastated by preventable accidents. Penalty points and lower speed limits alone won’t solve the issue. We need comprehensive community engagement and practical solutions to tackle the root causes.

“Seventeen people have died on Mayo roads so far this year, this is the highest fatality level ever reached in Mayo at this time of year. To date, 142 people have tragically lost their lives on Irish roads, down from 152 deaths at the same time in 2023. The fact that Mayo is going against this positive trend is deeply concerning and highlights the urgent need for action,” she continued.

Experts from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and from the local Gardaí, have been invited to contribute to the discussion and Michael Ring TD hopes to attend. 

Ms Keogh emphasised the importance of local involvement: “This meeting isn’t just about raising awareness – it’s about finding real solutions. I’m calling on the community to come together, share ideas, and help create a safer future for everyone on our roads.”

For more information or to confirm attendance, please contact Keira Keogh’s campaign team at 087 6833008 or keirakeoghfinegael@gmail.com.