By Michael Power Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh, an esteemed rights activist, playwright, and academic, was awarded the inaugural Rowan Award for her remarkable contributions to advocating for the rights of marginalised communities, during a celebration in Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre on February 29, 2024. Rosaleen’s journey toward this honour is a testament to her…
On 25th January 2024, Involve Meath made their way to the Ardboyne Hotel in Navan to collect their award for The No Shame Board Game at the Meath Garda Youth Awards. This is another award to add to their collection for the Game as well as the overall No Shame Campaign. The game had been…
Nominations are sought to recognize individuals, groups, and initiatives that promote Traveller culture, advance social equality, and empower the community. The awards are judged in eight separate categories. We would ask you to begin considering individuals/groups you may wish to nominate: • Education • Enterprise and Innovation • Music, Arts or Culture • Sport…
Maureen, is one of nine participants, selected for the National End Ageism campaign by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IRHEC). She shares with Travellers’ Voice why this campaign is important and how she continues to lead by example. Maureen Ward is a Traveller woman, human rights activist, and a force of nature committed…
We are pleased to announce that Travellers’ Voice has recently joined the Neurodiversity in Business initiative. We take pride in embracing a neurodiverse workplace. We are excited to share information on how to become more inclusive towards individuals with neurodivergent conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Developmental Language Disorder,…
John Doyle The term “discrimination” describes the unfair or unjust treatment of an individual or a group of individuals because of traits like race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. Discrimination happens in various contexts, including public services, employment, housing, and the workplace. Undoubtedly, discrimination impacts victims’ opportunities, well-being, physical and mental health,…
Submitted by Research Team Our names are Dr. Sindy Joyce (post-doctoral researcher), Margaret O’ Brien (peer-researcher) and Olive O’ Reilly (peer researcher), we are Travellers/Mincéirs and are currently working with Professor Amanda Haynes and Dr. Jennifer Schweppe carrying out a research study at the University of Limerick. This project has been funded by the Irish…
“Feuding is neither a sport nor a form of entertainment. People get hurt. Families are damaged. The fabric of the community gets torn.” Rosaleen McDonagh. Last April, the Traveller Counselling Service, Exchange House Ireland and the Traveller Mediation Services organised a conference on ‘Inter-family Violence and its Impact on Traveller Mental Health’ in Dublin Castle.…
Mind Your Head with the Good Nuck Mental Health Campaign By Bryanna Sweeney Involve Youth Meath kicked off 2019 with the launch of the Good Nuck Mental Health campaign at the Hotel Riu Plaza, The Gresham Hotel in Dublin last month. The reason for this initiative was, “To give young people the space and opportunity…