Danger signs needed after 'major near miss' in Athgarvan - Cllr

Cllr Morgan McCabe has requested that the Council install further speed restrictions or Danger / Warning signage near the location of what he described as a 'major 'near miss' in Athgarvan.

The incident happened at a bend near Mountain View on the Curragh Road on the evening of January 31.

The politician will raise the issue at the next local municipal district meeting.

Councillor Mark Lynch will also call for a design plan for the introduction of a playground in Athgarvan as per the County Development Plan.

Cllr Lynch also requested a timetable to be provided for the Village Renewal Plan for Athgarvan including when physical works will begin and can a cost be given for the installation of quality, raised brick crossings for pedestrians that can also slow down traffic.

He also called for the possible removal of traffic lights to be replaced with a mini roundabout.

Councillor Suzanne Doyle will use the meeting to call on the Council to introduce a 4-way Stop Sign as an interim measure to improve safety at the Brownstown junction until such time as the Council are in a position to "deliver radical realignment and/or traffic lights at this junction."