Carlow, Ireland – Carlow County Council is proud to announce the launch of Phase Two of the Loc8code Public Safety Initiative, at the historic Brownshill Dolmen. This important project reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors across the county.
This next phase will see Loc8code signage piloted at Brownshill Dolmen and Oak Park, Carlow. These locations were selected as the pilot areas for progressing the initiative into heritage sites and walking trails across Carlow.
Loc8code Emergency Access Points are a simple but powerful tool: they provide first responders with precise, reliable locations in areas where traditional addresses and navigation can be challenging – along riverways, in recreational spaces, and across rural landscapes. By reducing response times, these markers have the potential to save lives.
Phase One, launched earlier this year along the River Barrow in partnership with Waterways Ireland during Bagenalstown in Bloom, has already demonstrated the value of the initiative. Building on this success, Phase Two expands the system further, strengthening emergency accessibility and making Carlow a safer county for all.
The launch event began with Cllr. Ken Murnane, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, who welcomed everyone and officially opened the event. He praised the initiative as a fantastic example of practical innovation making a real difference in community safety.
Following this, Barry Knowles, SEO, Carlow County Council, provided an overview of the Council’s strong support for the programme and highlighted its importance in safeguarding communities, promoting collaboration, and ensuring that Carlow continues to lead with practical public safety measures.
Gary Delaney, creator of Loc8code, then spoke about the origins of the system, its practical applications, and how it has already been used to improve emergency responses across Ireland. His remarks were followed by Christy Ward, local volunteer and member of the National Ambulance Service, who shared his frontline experiences and emphasised the life-saving potential of precise location codes.
To conclude, Cllr. Fergal Browne addressed the children of St Joseph’s National School, encouraging them to recognise the importance of safety, awareness, and their role as active members of the Carlow community.
Cllr. Ken Murnane, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council emphasised that small, practical measures can have a significant impact when it comes to public safety:
“By working together, we are ensuring that whether people are enjoying our heritage, walking our rivers, or exploring our countryside, help will always be close by.”
For more information on the Loc8code Public Safety Initiative, please contact:
Carlow County Council, community@carlowcoco.ie