Safety concerns raised over travel routes to Manorhamilton School

The December meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim heard calls for an updated progress report on the Safe Routes to School scheme for St Clare's National School, Manorhamilton. The calls were made as the Department of Transport expanded a scheme which encourages parents to ditch the car for the school run. The Safe Routes to School Programme accepted 105 more schools in Round 4, schools in Ransboro, Ballisodare, Drumshanbo and Glenties were added to the scheme. Under the scheme schools can apply for infrastructure improvements such as colourful road markings, upgraded footpaths, and enhanced pedestrian crossings. Meanwhile ongoing safety concerns at St Claire's remain unresolved. Local Councillor James Gilmartin says it frustrating with funding having been allocated