Young artists celebrate success in road safety poster competition
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ABOVE: An cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council with the winners of the 5-7 age category, Alayna Creevy, Saeve Adams and Bláithín with runners-up Mary Ann Hutt, Fiadh Reilly and Gabriella Sett JOHN_MC_CAULEYImage 2 of 5
The winners of the 8-10 age category - Abigail Rushe, Muireann, Penelope, Fionn Molloy, Eoin O’Connor and Alanna Murphy - with Cllr Aoife Davitt, cathaoirleach, Westmeath County Council. JOHN_MC_CAULEYImage 3 of 5
The winners of the 11-13 age group were, from left, Ruth Conroy, Amber Farrell, Matteo del Daca and Alexander Molloy, with Cllr Aoife Davitt, Westmeath County Council cathaoirleach. JOHN_MC_CAULEYImage 4 of 5
Overall winner, Jamal Ibrahim, receiving his prize from Cllr Aoife Davitt, Cathaoirleach and Colm Smith, road safety officer, Westmeath County Council JOHN_MC_CAULEYImage 5 of 5
RIGHT: Jamal Ibrahim accepting from Colm Smith, road safety officer, Westmeath County Council, a contribution towards the Cycle Safe Programme on behalf of his school, Presentation Senior. JOHN_MC_CAULEYYoung artists from across Westmeath are celebrating after being honoured at the 2025 Road Safety Poster Competition prizegiving, held at Mullingar Library on Tuesday December 16.
Westmeath Libraries hosted the event to recognise children whose colourful and eye-catching posters promoted safer road use for everyone. The annual competition aims to raise awareness among children, spark family conversations and support the principles of Vision Zero, which seeks to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities on Irish roads.
Children were invited to design posters around themes such as Be safe, be seen, Cycle safety, Safe routes to school, Share the road and Making walking safe.
Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council, Cllr Aoife Davitt, presented the prizes alongside the council’s road safety officer, Colm Smith. Cllr Davitt said road safety remained a priority for the local authority, while Mr Smith thanked students, schools, teachers and parents for their strong support and for encouraging positive road behaviour throughout the community.
Judges praised the winning entries for their clear messages and for highlighting how small actions can make a big difference in keeping roads safe.
The overall winner was Jamal Ibrahim, who also received a €200 contribution on behalf of his school, Presentation Snr, towards a Cycle Safe programme.
Age 4–7:
1, Alayna Creevy; 2, Saeve Adams; 3, Blaithin Kelly. Runners-up: CJ McCarty, Gabriella Sette, Fiadh Reilly, Mary Ann Shutt.
Age 8–10:
1, Shay Ennis; 2, Abigail Rush; 3, Penelope Van Dyk. Runners-up: Alanna Murphy, Eoin O’Connor, Fionn Molloy, Jane Casey, Mirella Jagha, Muireann, Robin Bowers, Sophia Forbes.
Age 11–13:
1, Yomna Hassan Mansour; 2, Lily Chambers; 3, Ruth Conroy. Runners-up: Alexander J Molloy, Amber Farrell, Helen O’Neill, Matteo del Daca.
Westmeath Libraries said it was delighted to continue working with Westmeath County Council to promote road safety.