Flocking Arts based in Knockaconny in Co Monaghan has been awarded a 'Special Recognition' Leading Light in Road Safety accolade.
The Monaghan-based youth organisation founded by Barry McSkeane and Fiona Keenan O'Brie - produced an educational film highlighting the dangers and consequences of drug driving.
Filmed in Monaghan with funding from the local Drugs and Alcohol Forum and with the assistance of students from Beech Hill College, the film included interviews with members of the emergency services who deal with the aftermath of collisions involving intoxicants.
The award was presented by RSA Chief Executive Sam Waide at the 13th annual 'Leading Lights in Road Safety' awards ceremony at Croke Park last Tuesday the 13th of December. Judges commended the group on their choice of topic and said they looked forward to seeing future road safety productions from the partnership.
Liz O'Donnell, Chairperson of the RSA told those gathered that the awards allowed for the recognition of those who are doing their utmost to keep local communities safe and educate people on the importance of road safety.
"I would like to thank all those who nominated individuals, community groups or businesses in this year's awards, and especially this year's winners, for their incredible and inspiring work and efforts to make our roads, and in turn, our communities, a safer place for everyone," she added.
