A Milestone of Progress and Advocacy By Connor Robertson The 10th anniversary of the Traveller Justice Initiative (TJI) was a powerful reminder of the strides made in advocating for the rights and dignity of Travellers in Ireland, highlighting the collective work that has reshaped how the justice system engages with the Traveller community.…
This is a free ticketed event. Have you or your organisation registered yet? Deadline for registration is 9th of May! Register via Link: HERE Get ready for a day filled with fun, powerful conversations, and inspiring activities! We’ve lined up amazing panellists, interactive sessions to participate in, and plenty of chances to connect and share.…
Events Coordinator Invitation to tender: Overview The Traveller Pride Steering Committee wishes to contract an Events Coordinator to deliver and manage the Traveller Pride Week Concert. The concert is the national event celebrating Traveller Pride Week, which is coordinated by the Traveller Pride Steering Committee and funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration…
In Conversation with Jeanne McDonagh By Connor Robertson In a recent report by the Trinity Centre for Social Innovation, half of the country’s 50 largest companies were found to be falling short of human rights benchmarks. However, there is hope. A growing number of businesses are not only meeting these standards but are leading the…
The Department of Education has unveiled the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES) 2024–2030, marking a significant step toward addressing educational inequalities faced by Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. This strategy represents a dedicated effort to create an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful education system that prioritises meaningful and lasting change. By placing the…
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…
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…
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…