Clare Fm - Podcasts

This September, North Clare woman Helga Himmelsbach will walk and cycle 120 kilometres—from Kilrush to Kinvara—in memory of her late husband, Jerry O’Connor. Jerry was tragically killed in 2023 on the N67 near Ballyvaughan, struck by a car driven on the wrong side of the road by a tourist. Since that devastating day, Helga has become a passionate advocate for road safety across North Clare. Her journey begins on September 7th, not just to honour Jerry’s life, but to shine a light on the dangers facing road users in Clare. Today, she joins us to share her story, her campaign, and the message she hopes will reach every driver on our roads." To find out more, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Helga Hillmelsbach, North Clare road safety campaigner.