Bearishbull, re your unsafe routes....I spent the best part of the last decade hounding my local co co, TDs, Councillors etc., to improve the roads/pedestrian access etc.,
Traffic lights were put up 5 years ago at the junction I referred to, but are still not working (local political interests).
Pedestrian lights were installed on one of the main roads, just a year before my youngest child finished primary school.
There is still no traffic warden out side the primary school - despite it being located on a major commuter route.
The footpath is still located on alternate sides of the road - forcing the pedestrian to cross the road.
Sometime you just lose heart.....