Successful Live To Play Event in Fermanagh

A very successful Live to Play event took place in the Bawnacre Leisure Centre, Irvinestown on Thursday 14th October. A large crowd was welcomed by Chairman of Fermanagh District Council and Peter Carty Fermanagh GAA Chairman. Attended the event were many local political representatives, Superintendent Muir Clark of the PSNI’s Traffic Branch, An Garda Siochana’s Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn and Inspector Michael Harrison  of Donegal Division, Ailish O’Neill of the HSC Public Health Agency and Aileen Tohill Health & Wellness Officer with Ulster GAA.

A hard hitting presentation was delivered by Constable John Wilson Education/Accident Prevention Officer for Road Policing. Local women and road safety campaigner Lizzie Keys told her story of how she was left disabled following a car crash on her 19th Birthday. Also speaking of his experience of a road collision was local rally driver Garry Jennings and the importance of road safety.

Following the indoor presentation the crowd moved out doors to view a live demonstration by the Road Rescue Team of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) supported by the Order of Malta. Paddy Quinn Watch Commander with the NIFRS provided a live commentary on the demonstration, where local boys acted as casualties and were cut out of the cars.

Fermanagh GAA wish to thank all involved in the event and especially to George Beacom and his staff of the Bawnacre for hosting the event.

The full impact of Live to Play may never be known but if even one life is saved by the campaign it will truly be worth it. Please join with the programme by getting involved in events in your own Club and County and play your part.