The heart of Dublin pulsed with vibrant energy on May 23rd, 2024, as the Lighthouse Cinema became the epicentre of celebration, resilience, and achievement for the Traveller community. The TravellerPride Awards 2024 brought together a diverse group of attendees to honour individuals’ outstanding contributions and successes within the Traveller community across Ireland. The Lighthouse Cinema…
On April 3rd, the Carlow Traveller Forum, and St Catherine’s Community Services Center, in partnership with Creative Ireland Carlow, participatedin the Pan Celtic International Festival in County Carlow. They were thrilled to host two talented performers from the Traveller Community, Thomas McCarthy, and Trish Reilly, who shared traditional and original works in a special event.…
A Winters Morning at Pine Island By Eugene T Cunningham AAPS, NPS www.topekaimages.com
The documentary ‘Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost’ has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award. The RTÉ documentary, Patrick A Young Traveller Lost, has been nominated for a prestigious Royal Television Society Award for Factual Single. The sensitive, ground-breaking documentary highlighted the issue of the alarmingly high suicide rates within the Traveller community through the…
Ann-Marie Gaynor is a genuinely inspiring individual. From her early experiences in childcare and Montessori education to her time at the Longford Traveller Preschool before transitioning into nursing, she has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability. Her work with the ‘No Shame Project’ and her commitment to breaking down stigmas around mental health and barriers for…
By Julie Costello It’s a busy morning at Harvey’s Point Hotel in Donegal, where 17-year-old twin sisters Annie and Philomena O’Reilly are employed as Food and Beverage Assistants on the Breakfast Team. Annie is hard at work in the pantry, preparing lattés, cappuccinos, and rounds of toast. Meanwhile, Philomena assists co-workers in welcoming guests to…
Maighread Ni Mhaonghail The Irish government has taken a significant step towards supporting victims of domestic violence by introducing a new form of leave for affected employees. The domestic violence leave, scheduled to be implemented soon, aims to provide victims with the necessary support without worrying about losing their income. The Work-Life Balance Act, enacted…
The importance of creating safe spaces and providing support for individuals questioning their gender identity By Elizebeth O Leary Understanding Gender Fluidity Sexuality and gender in the 21st century fall under a huge spectrum, with many people questioning their sexuality and gender, changing and experimenting. As time goes on, the spectrum of gender and sexuality…
By John Doyle Some artists actively seek publicity, but Davy Collins prefers to let his work speak for itself. As a young man on the rise, he has been featured at many arts festivals and identifies primarily as a musician. His poetry and music reflect the world around him and convey a desire for authentic…
Submitted by Patrick Mc Donagh I recently embarked on a journey to Strasbourg, France, representing Eurodesk Ireland as a youth delegate at the European youth event 2023.Being the only Irish Traveller in attendance, I realized the significance of Traveller representation at such events, given the limited opportunities our community often faces. Through his participation, he…