Donegal International Rally, 16th - 18th June 2017 https://donegalrally.ie/
With
Rally fever well and truly underway in the county, Donegal Joint Policing
Committee has teamed up with the Donegal International Rally and Donegal County
Council to launch a new initiative urging visitors and locals to ‘rally
together’ for an incredible weekend.
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Last year’s Joule Donegal International Rally winners Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett lending their support to the “Let’s Rally Together” for an incredible weekend at this morning’s launch in Letterkenny. Picture also includes Cllr. Gerry McMonagle and Superintendent David Kelly along with members of the Donegal International Rally committee, Donegal Joint Policing Committee and Donegal County Councils Litter Management Team. |
“This
initiative is all about welcoming rally enthusiasts to Donegal and making sure
that the rally can be enjoyed by spectators and locals in a safe and respectful
way” says Cllr Gerry McMonagle Chair of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee.
“This
rally is unique to Donegal and is the only 3 day tarmac rally in Ireland and
the UK. The rally organisers do a great
job year in year out organising this top class event and we in the Joint
Policing Committee and Donegal County Council want to lend our support to them
by helping to share a few simple messages so that the rally can be thoroughly
enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.”
This
initiative is about asking spectators to be responsible about their driving,
their drinking and their rubbish.
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Drive responsibly
Donegal
Road Safety Working Group has been to the fore in promoting the Keep the Race
in it’s Place road safety message and will be out in full force over the rally
weekend. Drivers are being asked to slow
down and to drive with extra care and attention and never ever drive under the
influence of drink or drugs.
Large
numbers of visitors are expected and traffic will be heavy so motorists are
being asked to leave more time for their journeys and to drive with extra
care. Gardaí have confirmed that there
will be an increased number of Gardaí on duty over the weekend and that bad
driving behaviour will not be tolerated in any way.
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| Pictured at this morning’s launch of the “Let’s Rally Together” for an incredible weekend and hoping that these are the only donuts they see this weekend was Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, Chair of Donegal Joint Policing Committee, Martin Roarty, Donegal County Council Litter Warden, Superintendent David Kelly and Eamon McGee Clerk of Course for the Joule Donegal International Rally. |
Drink responsibly
This
initiative is also about highlighting the importance of drinking
responsibly. While the vast majority of
rally spectators will be responsible when they are drinking, a small number
will not. All rally spectators who are planning
to drink are being asked to know their limits and to plan ahead.
Past
experience shows that the majority of incidences of anti-social behaviour
during the rally weekend are alcohol related.
Those who plan to have a drink, are being asked to drink responsibly and
to be respectful of those around them especially those living in the area. This is to ensure a safe and respectful
environment for visitors and locals alike.
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| Cllr. Gerry McMonagle and Superintendent David Kelly with Eamon McGee, Clerk of the Course for the Joule Donegal International Rally along with Donegal International Rally organisers, members of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee and Donegal County Councils Litter Management Team promoting the message ‘Let’s Rally Together’ for an incredible weekend. |
Take your rubbish home
This
year’s rally will be taking place in some of the most outstanding scenic areas
in the county and those following the rally are being asked to be mindful of
leaving litter behind. It won’t be
possible to have bins available in all areas so spectators are being asked to simply
take their rubbish home.
Donegal
County Councils Litter Management Team will be out and about over the weekend
of the rally and if you are caught dropping litter or leaving rubbish behind
you could face a substantial on the spot fine of €150.
Cllr.
McMonagle added “this initiative is about making sure that the Donegal
International Rally is an event to be enjoyed by everyone. We want our visitors to have a positive and
memorable experience of their trip to Donegal while at the same time ensuring a
safe environment for both visitors and locals alike”.
