Macroom Students Win National Road Safety Award at Inaugural RSA Ceremony

A group of students from De La Salle College in Macroom have taken home a national award at the inaugural Road Safety Matters Awards, held today at the Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co. Meath.

Ronan O'Sullivan, Micheál Creed, Ruadhán Doherty, and Ultan O'Tuama claimed victory in the Video category, which challenged Transition Year students to produce a short educational video aimed at vulnerable road users.

The ceremony, hosted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), recognised outstanding student projects across four categories: Lesson Plans, Posters, Video, and High-Visibility. Awards were presented by social media influencer James Doyle.

The Road Safety Matters TY programme, developed by the RSA and launched in September 2024, is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to become safer road users, whether as pedestrians, cyclists, passengers, or future drivers.

Michael Rowland, Director at the RSA, said:

"These awards highlight the powerful role young people can play in shaping safer roads. The creativity and insight shown by students across all categories demonstrates not only their understanding of road safety, but their commitment to influencing positive behaviour among their peers and wider communities."

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Sean Canney TD, added:

"I would like to commend the students, supported by their teachers and parents, for the work that has gone into these projects – it is heartening to see young people so invested in road safety."

The programme is sponsored by IPB Insurance.