By Rachel Kellaghan Lavie Olupona is a nineteen-year-old poet who is making waves throughout Ireland. To date, Lavie has received the Edna O’Brien Young Writers Award, co-founded Bláithí Literacy magazine and has addressed the Dáil, as well as much more. Her talent has resulted in amazing Traveller-specific art that is being acknowledged by many, with…
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…
By Editor When Michael Reilly walks into a room now, he carries the confidence of someone who has stood before decision-makers in Brussels, co-designed award-shortlisted sports programmes, and is helping to shape policy for Traveller and Roma participation in sport across Ireland. But his path to this point was anything but straightforward. Michael, now the…