Special service in Inishowen to remember those lost on our roads

Fr Francis Bradley will be joined at the Mass, which takes place this Sunday, November 15 at 11am, by speakers, Chief Fire Officer Don Magee and Garda Sergeant Charlene Anderson. The service will be broadcast live over the internet so people can watch it at home via the website www.churchservices.tv/cockhillInishowen Garda Superintendant Goretti Sheridan confirmed that the garda station in Buncrana will also be lighting up for 24 hours as part of World Remembrance Day for Traffic Road Victims.

People across Inishowen have been urged to ‘light up for road safety’ on Sunday. Members of the public, businesses and other organisations are being asked to join in and light a candle or shine a light in their window between 7pm and 8pm to remember those in their community who have died on the roads.

Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Rena Donaghey said “Too many people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions in Donegal and families have had to live with the consequences of collisions. We also wish to acknowledge on this day the emergency services for their role in saving lives and to reflect on the impact of road deaths on families and communities.”

Brian O’Donnell, Donegal County Council’s Road Safety Officer said: “Families who have lost loved ones involved in collisions will never forget them.

“This day is an opportunity annually, for everyone to remember victims and to think of the consequences associated with a collision. Organisers are hoping the public and business sector will get involved and support this year’s event by lighting up for road safety.”

Garda, fire and ambulance stations across Ireland will also shine a light as emergency vehicles will turn on their blue lights outside respective stations for a time.

Inspector Michael Harrison said: “Everyone living in Donegal is well aware of the misery associated with a fatality as a result of a road traffic collision. Every person who dies leaves a survivor who will mourn their death. Support for the ‘Light up for Road Safety’ campaign on World Remembrance day for Road Traffic Victims is important to show the survivors that we have not forgotten their loved ones”.