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Get Sam home safe 19.09.12

THE DONEGAL and Mayo football managers have kick-started a campaign to encourage motorists to watch their speed and be aware of driver fatigue when travelling for the big game on Sunday.
James Horan and Jim McGuinness took time out from preparations for Sunday's big game to back the councils' joint 'Slow Down for the Show Down' campaign.
The campaign asks motorists and passengers to make a personal commitment to drive at appropriate and legal speeds in a bid to tackle concerns about speeding in local communities and a special appeal will be made at the big match on Sunday for all the fans to drive with care.
Jim McGuinness said: "Speeding traffic is a prime concern in many communities. We want motorists to think about their speed and how it might affect others as they pass through our communities. Sometimes this might mean slowing down to a speed below that of the signed limit. We hope everyone takes note and thinks road safety when using the roads."
His Mayo counterpart, James Horan added: "On the football pitch, speed is a necessity - but excessive and inappropriate speed on the road is not 'fair play'. Apart from the obvious risk of causing injury and death, it also creates distress among local residents leading to people feeling unsafe as they walk, cycle or on our roads. I am proud to support this worthwhile campaign, and I hope that local people will to help to make their communities safer places."
Slow down for the show down is co-ordinated by Mayo and Donegal’s County Council's Road Safety Officers as part of their road safety education and casualty reduction strategy.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Donegal Cllr Frank McBrearty wished the Donegal team the best of luck on behalf of the elected members, management and staff of Donegal County Council. "Although nothing would give me greater pleasure than Donegal winning the all-Ireland final and bringing the Sam Maguire back to Donegal, win or lose we will all be there to support the team and Jim McGuinness.
"The feel good factor that has been generated by the Donegal football team is tremendous and is particularly special bearing in mind the times that are in it.”
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