Tuesday the 6th September saw the beginning of discussions and working groups around the topic of identity and culture in the Traveller Community. A number of key organisations and stakeholders are in Athlone for the next few days to scope the development of an accredited Traveller Culture and Identity programme. In attendance are representatives from Involve;…
Mincéirs Whiden is a Traveller only organisation with over 800 members spread throughout Ireland both north and south of the border. Mincéirs Whiden, Cant for Travellers Talking was set up as safe space where Travellers can come together to talk about issues affecting our community and create ways as a community to deal with these…
By David Lynch From the blistering heat of Iraq during the Great War, to border duty at the height of the Troubles, Irish Travellers have a long, proud history of military service. Tales have passed down within families but among the wider community little is known about this tradition. David Lynch talks to Travellers about…
By David Lynch Christmas is a time of faith and family for Travellers. Thousands of Irish Travellers live in Britain and many will return for the festive season. David Lynch spoke to Martin Moloney-Naughton, ex Irish Traveller Co-ordinator for the North of England. For many Travellers the Irish Sea is not an important barrier. Family…
By Julieanne Doorley & David Lynch Fr. Paddy, tell us a little about your background? I was born in Limerick city in October 1944. I’ve two sisters, one of whom is a nun in Limerick and the other is married and living in Dublin. My mother was a Limerick woman and, my father was from…