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…
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…
Two Travellers Run for Seat in Seanad Submitted by John Madden Two prominent members of the community put themselves forward for election for the Seanad; they are Eileen Flynn and TJ Hogan. Putting yourself under the microscope takes guts, however, the Seanad isn’t open to all to vote, and this fact alone has given rise…