The Road Safety Poster Competition is designed to support the principles of Vision Zero.
Westmeath Libraries played host to the winners of the 2025 Road Safety Competition on Tuesday December 16th in Mullingar Library.
The Road Safety Poster Competition is an initiative designed to raise awareness among children, spark discussion among families and support the principles of Vision Zero – the goal of eliminating serious injuries and fatalities on our roads.
The competition invited children to create eye catching posters promoting safer road use for everyone.
Suggested themes included: Be safe, be seen, Cycle safety, Safe routes to school, Be Aware, Share the Road and Make Walking Safe.
Clr. Aoife Davitt, Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council was joined by Westmeath County Council Road Safety Officer Colm Smith at the prizegiving ceremony.
Clr. Davitt confirmed Westmeath County Council’s ongoing commitment to keeping road safety as a priority.
Colm Smith took the opportunity to thank the students, schools, teachers and parents for supporting the competition and encouraging positive road behaviour across the community.
The winning entries were chosen as their clear messages promoted shared responsibility for road safety and highlighted how small actions can make a big difference in keeping our roads safe.
The winners were:
Overall winner: Jamal Ibrahim
Age 4-7
1st: Alayna Creevy, 2nd: Saeve Adams, 3rd: Blaithin Kelly
Runners Up: CJ McCarty, Gabriella Sette, Fiadh Reilly, Mary Ann Shutt
Age 8-10
1st : Shay Ennis, 2nd: Abagail Rush, 3rd: Penelope Van Dyk
Runners Up: Alanna Murphy, Eoin O’Connor, Fionn Molloy, Jane Casey, Mirella Jagha, Muireann, Robin Bowers, Sophia Forbes.
Age 11-13
1st: Yomna Hassan Mansour, 2nd : Lily Chambers 3rd: Ruth Conroy
Runners up: Alexander J Molloy, Amber Farrell, Helen O’Neill, Matteo del Daca
As the overall winner, Jamal Ibrahim also accepted a contribution of €200 on behalf of his school, Presentation Snr to be used towards a Cycle Safe programme.
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