Mayo County Council hosts elderly safe driving event

On Wednesday, October 8, Mayo County Council Road Safety Office in partnership with Mayo Older Person’s Council hosted ‘Active Living and Safe Driving: A Community Event' in Breaffy House Resort. 

The event was opened by Cllr Alma Gallagher who said: “Today is about bringing our community together to celebrate active living and to reinforce the importance of road safety.”

Chief Executive of Mayo County Council, Kevin Kelly also welcomed the attendees saying: “Today’s event is all about partnerships and working together for the safety and well-being of all, and I am thrilled to see so many different partners come together to promote road safety and active living.

“Active living whether you are walking, cycling, jogging – it’s about more than movement.  It’s about healthy people, connected communities and vibrant, sustainable towns and villages.” 

The event was a key part of the Mayo Road Safety Offices, education and promotion of road safety awareness during Road Safety Week 2025, which ran from Monday, October 6 to Sunday, October 12. The event also promoted healthy lifestyles and community engagement in older members of the county’s population. 

At the event presentations were delivered by a number of guest speakers including, the Mayo Road Safety Office, Mayo Sports Partnership, Mayo Fire Service, Local Link Mayo, An Garda Siochana. 

These presentations informed the attendees on the importance of road safety, home fire safety, stay active while aging along with information on the new and enhanced routes provided by Local Link Mayo. 

The event aimed to empower older members of the community to feel confident, active, and drive safely and inform them of public transport options – so they can maintain their independence, safety, and quality of life as they age. 

Pictured above at the 'Active Living and Safe Driving: A Community Event' were from left: Frances Mitchell (Road Safety Officer Mayo County Council), Kevin Kelly, (Chief Executive, Mayo County Council), Fionnuala Daniels (Road Safety Authority), Cllr Alma Gallagher, Sarah Togher (Local Link Mayo), Angela Haran (Road Safety Authority), Eileen O’Connor (Administrative Officer, Mayo County Council) and Sgt Julie Greene (Garda National Roads Policing Bureau).

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