TRAVELLERS DO RECOVERY ~ SHARING STORIES OF STRENGTH & HOPE
📣 THURSDAY, 1st OCTOBER 2026 📣 TRAVELLERS DO RECOVERY SHARING STORIES OF STRENGTH & HOPE Join us in Pavee Point on the evening of October 1st for…
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James’ Journey: A Book That United a Community
By Patrick Nevin St. Joseph’s National School in Rathkeale, County Limerick are well known for its deep culture of reading. Books line the walls, and…
Health Promotion Radio Show Returns
Submitted by Treasa Sheahan A much-loved community radio show is back on the airwaves this January! Community Health Matters, from the West Limerick Primary Healthcare…
Imbolc and St Brigid’s Day
By Connor Robertson Imbolc, falling on the 1st of February, marks the first quiet stirring of spring. It’s the festival that bridges the long, dark…
Rethink: Launch of Equity in Funding Report
By Rachel Kellaghan Rethink Ireland recently celebrated the launch of its Equity in Education Fund report. Many students from the Traveller community and other backgrounds…
Jerry O Connor: The Music Never Left Him
By Patrick Nevin Music has a way of finding the people it belongs to, and for Jerry O’Connor, it found him when he was just…
Launch of Cookery Book Traditional and Modern Traveller Recipes
By Rachel Kellaghan The Women’s Group from Clare Traveller Community Development Group launched their Cookery Book, Traditional & Modern Traveller Recipes on October 29th at…
Gambling in Ireland is a Growing Concern
By Connor Robertson Gambling is a common activity in Ireland, whether it’s sports, horses, casino or online. For most people, it remains an occasional form of entertainment. But for…
Invitation to join the Traveller Youth Advisory Group
Would you like to shape the future of Traveller Children and Young People’s participation and outcomes in Tusla services. This initiative from Tusla and in…
The Story of Samhain
By Connor Robertson As the evenings darken and a chill creeps into the air, Ireland prepares for one of its oldest festivals, Samhain. Long before…
Empowering Voices Inside Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group (BTDG)
By Mary Mitchell Sometimes the most transformative experiences come from the most unexpected places. For me, that moment arrived when I joined a podcasting course,…
Traveller and Roma Voices at the National Forum
On Thursday, 9th October 2025, Traveller and Roma representatives will gather at the Ashling Hotel, Dublin, for the first National Traveller and Roma Forum under…
CLOSING SOON: Applications for Traveller and Roma Executive Officer Civil Service Work Placement roles on the #publicjobs website.
REMINDER: Applications close 26th September! Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Civil Service Traveller and Roma Placement Programme. A 12-month, paid opportunity…
A New Beginning for Young Travellers: Adolescent Counselling with the Traveller Counselling Service
It’s never been easy to be a teenager, but in the age of smartphones and 24/7 social media, it can seem overwhelming, and so very…
Student Accommodation Assistance Scheme 2025/2026 – Support for Traveller, Roma and Care-Experienced Students
Following the successful pilot of the Student Accommodation Assistance for the 2024/2025 academic year – The Student Accommodation Assistance Scheme returns for the 2025/2026 academic…
Civil Service Traveller and Roma Placement Programme
Exciting Opportunity for Traveller and Roma Communities: Apply for the Civil Service Placement Programme! Are you a member of the Traveller or Roma community and…
WASTE LESS. SAVE MORE.
By Connor Robertson As the cost of living continues to rise, many families are looking for simple ways to make their food budgets stretch…
DEALING WITH DIGITAL DECEPTION !!
By Connor Robertson In today’s digital world, information spreads quickly through news websites, social media, and messaging platforms. While this allows people to access news…
Stop. Think. Delete.
By Connor Robertson Scams have become part of everyday life, and not just for people who are ‘bad with tech’. In fact, scams are…
Ready for a Fresh Start? Join This Education Transition Programme in JULY 2025
Starting 1st to 17th JULY Looking to build your confidence, learn new skills, and explore what’s next for you in education or work? This FREE…
Stay Safe, Swim Smart
As the days get warmer and the summer draws closer, there’s nothing like a swim in the sea or a dip in a lake. For…
Celebrating 10 Years of the Traveller Justice Initiative:
A Milestone of Progress and Advocacy By Connor Robertson The 10th anniversary of the Traveller Justice Initiative (TJI) was a powerful reminder of…
Homelessness at Christmas: How You Can Help
As Christmas approaches, the issue of homelessness in Ireland takes on a new urgency. The latest statistics reveal a staggering reality: over 12,000 individuals are…
Reclaiming Life: Overcoming Hurdles in Addiction Recovery
In October, Pavee Point shared its ‘Recovery is Possible’ campaign, which offered insight into community members, their struggles with addiction, and that the support is…
Changing Lives: Why Fostering is So Important
By Ruth Guy When a child enters care, it’s often because their parents face challenges that impact their ability to provide stable support. To give…
Living with Chronic Pain-A Personal Perspective of an Invisible Illness
By Annemarie Gaynor Chronic pain is a condition that is often invisible, which means that no one, including your doctor, friends, or family, can see…
Menopause- is Not a Final Destination but a New Beginning
According to a 2023 survey by the Menopause Hub, of over 3,000 women at various stages of Menopause, over 87% believe that Menopause is still…
Some Simple Exercises to Help with Anxiety
Image: “Connemara Reflections” by Eugene T Cunningham AAPS, NPS
Top Tips for Staying Safe Online
Social media has become an essential part of our daily routine, as it enables us to keep in touch with our loved ones, share our…
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences like autism and ADHD are a natural and valuable part of human experience. The exact percentage of neurodiverse…
How to Support Someone who may be Experiencing Domestic Violence
When reaching out to Someone who may be experiencing abuse, it’s essential to choose a time and place that is quiet and calm. Allowing…
Hiding Your Light-Afraid to Shine
The Impact of Discrimination on the Traveller Community Elizabeth O Leary Discrimination is the ‘unfair or unjust treatment towards those of a different background,…
Why it’s Important to Stop Stigmatising Menta Health Issues
By Elizebeth O Leary Thousands of people worldwide experience mental health problems each year. However, a significant negative attitude, or stigma, is still associated with…
When a Loved One Becomes Unwell- How to Support Others and Yourself
By Elizebeth O Leary Life can be full of unexpected hurdles, and when a family member faces chronic or long-term illness, this can be one…
Seasonal Affective Order – Symptoms, Causes & Solutions
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during certain seasons of the year, usually winter or summer. Symptoms The symptoms and…
Looking after your Mental Health over Christmas
By Annemarie Gaynor Christmas is often seen as a time of happiness and excitement. Festivities often highlight the things we are grateful for, and this…
Autism: Your child received a diagnosis…don’t despair!
Autism: Your child received a diagnosis…don’t despair! By Rosemarie Maughan When you finally get the diagnosis your child is autistic don’t despair; being autistic is…
The Rise of the Traveller Autistic Voice
By Rose Marie Maughan I am a Traveller woman from Ballinrobe, County Mayo. Like many Traveller women, I became a human rights activist in 2004…
The flu – A few facts
The number of reported cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in Ireland has continued to increase in the past three weeks. People in high-risk groups are…
Just Aches and Pains?
By John Madden and Noelle Mann During the week of the 9th to 16th October, Arthritis Ireland ran an awareness campaign to create a great…
Does self-medicating equal self-destruction
Does Self-Medication Equal Self Destruction? We take a look at the balance between self-help and self-harm and ask the question – When does the substance…
The road to resilience
Resilience can be described as the person’s capacity to overcome adversity or how well somebody can ‘bounce back’ from some form of knock, be it…