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 Project for Travellers (West Limerick Resources), is making a welcome return on West Limerick 102fm. First aired over ten years ago, the programme quickly became a trusted space for open…
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 eight years old. In 1979, he picked up his very first tin whistle, inspired by his brother, who was taking lessons in school. At home, the air was always filled…
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 a growing number, gambling can become something more serious. Something that affects finances, relationships, and mental health. This is known as problem gambling, and recent data suggests it may be…
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 Halloween became costumes and sweets, Samhain marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the dark half of the year. Celebrated from sunset on the 31st of October…
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, a collaborative initiative between Blanchardstown Adult Services (BAES) and the Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group (BTDG). It was through this partnership that I first encountered the Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group (BTDG),…
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 the NTRIS II (2024–2028) action plan. The Forum was created under Action 74 of NTRIS II, building on calls from community organisations for a stronger structure of dialogue and accountability.…
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 with a pathway to permanency for members of the Traveller and Roma communities. Deadline: Thursday, 26th September 2025 Apply now and take the next step towards…
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 different to the adolescence that so many of us remember. Growing up in today’s world isn’t easy for anyone, but for young Travellers the challenges are enormous: racism, discrimination, financial…
Submitted by John Boyle Events focused on heritage, mental health, and community pride draw strong turnout and praise from organisers TRAVELLERS from across Ireland came together in May to mark Traveller Pride Week with two standout events in Galway, celebrating Traveller heritage, mental wellbeing, and the passing down of culture across generations. The events were…
Submitted By Agnita Kenny Traveller activist Nan Joyce (1940 to 2018) family and friends joined Carlow College, St Patrick’s Civic Engagement Hub on 16th April to rename a room in honour of her ground-breaking activistism for Traveller human rights. Born Ann O’Donoghue in Tipperary, her father taught her the traditional Traveller language, Cant, and shared…