Pandemic or no Pandemic – The Scourge of Domestic Violence Rages On!
Travellers’ Voice Magazine is dedicated to profiling all aspects of the Traveller community both nationally and internationally. It’s targeted readership is Travellers and the wider community so as to inform the general public on Traveller life and the role they play in society. Established in 1992 the publication has grown to become a valid and respected source of information for this community and those who work within it. The magazine is based in the head offices of Involve, Athlone.
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Building Resilience!
Margaret McDonagh tells Travellers’ Voice about her work with the National Traveller Mental Health Network and how the organisation is working together to provide a holistic range of services to help her community. December 10th last saw the United Nations’ Human Rights Day marked with an assembly outside Dáil Éireann, an occasion attended by Travellers…
DetailsWe pay tribute to Mr. Michael McDonagh, may he rest in peace
A Respected Custodian of Traveller History and Culture! Sometimes in life we get to meet a one-of-a-kind individual, a person who can turn their heads, their hands and their hearts to doing just about anything, that person is often described as being the best-of-the-best. Mr Michael McDonagh, (RIP) was one such person. Husband, father, grandfather…
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Hugh Friel “Hope is fundamental in fueling our motivation for social change.”
Men’s Development and Health Care Worker Hugh Friel was one of those protesting outside Leinster House last May to raise awareness of the mental health crisis facing the community. We caught up with Hugh, who’s part of the Men’s Development and Health Care team at Donegal Travellers Project to ask him to explain the impact…
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By Kay McCabe, Involve Meath The European Commission Representation in Ireland has published a new collection of stories about the EU and equality and inclusion in Ireland. Inspired by the EU motto, ‘United in Diversity’, the Diversity Journal showcases the work that is happening in communities across Ireland which is connecting with, and supporting, key…
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Irish Travellers Access to Justice
Submitted by Research Team Our names are Dr. Sindy Joyce (post-doctoral researcher), Margaret O’ Brien (peer-researcher) and Olive O’ Reilly (peer researcher), we are Travellers/Mincéirs and are currently working with Professor Amanda Haynes and Dr. Jennifer Schweppe carrying out a research study at the University of Limerick. This project has been funded by the Irish…
DetailsBeoirs Boutique is Helping Traveller Women by Building a Circle of Friendship and Trust.
By Miriam Kerins There’s absolutely no doubt that we all benefit from having a network of well-connected peers, an inner circle of close contacts if you like; someone who can provide us with key supports in the face of adversity, stress or other issues. The Traveller Visibility Group, (TVG) is one such support network. Based…
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Pandemic or no Pandemic – The Scourge of Domestic Violence Rages On!
By Miriam Kerins Gardaí have commenced what is their third phase of Operation Faoiseamh, an initiative which seeks to protect those affected by domestic violence; insisting the vulnerable will receive the “highest priority response” from the force. Under this new phase, Gardaí will be reaching out to those who sought help in the past and…
DetailsHelping People to Help Themselves
Helping People to Help Themselves: How one Limerick Traveller Woman Responded to her Community’s Needs During the COVID Crisis! By Miriam Kerins; who finds out it’s all about risk reduction and creating awareness A support initiative, which has been set up to help Limerick Travellers by Limerick Travellers to address issues facing the community around…
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