Can the arts be an effective tool to combat psychosis stigma?
A Glitch of the Mind’
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Homelessness at Christmas: How You Can Help
As Christmas approaches, the issue of homelessness in Ireland takes on a new urgency. The latest statistics reveal a staggering reality: over 12,000 individuals are currently recorded as homeless, including nearly 4,000 children, according to the Department of Housing. These figures underscore not just a statistic but a profound crisis affecting families across the nation.…
Racial Abuse Online: Irish Travellers and the Consequences of Weak Legislation
By John Hoey Imagine going to a wedding you have been looking forward to for ages. You take lots of photos, as the bride looks beautiful, the groom is handsome, and all your family and friends are looking at their best. You get home and post photos on Facebook so people can see what a…
Involve CLG Ireland Launches New Premises in Letterkenny
Involve CLG Ireland, a leading youth service dedicated to supporting and empowering young people, is excited to announce the formal launch of its new premises in Letterkenny. The official opening ceremony, taking place today, marks a significant milestone for the organisation, which provides services to young people across Ireland. The new location in Letterkenny represents…
The Traveller Pride Awards 2024 At the Lighthouse Cinema Dublin: A Celebration of Voices less heard
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…
Living with Chronic Pain-A Personal Perspective of an Invisible Illness
By Annemarie Gaynor Chronic pain is a condition that is often invisible, which means that no one, including your doctor, friends, or family, can see it. Unlike other health conditions, there may not be any visible signs or scars that indicate the presence of pain. Living with chronic pain can be a lonely experience, as…
Bernard Power: The Only Way Forward is Together
By Steven Hardiman Recently, Traveller Voice spoke with Bernard Power, whose appearance on the RTE documentary ‘Patrick: A Traveller Child Lost’ introduced him to a national audience regarding the situation concerning suicide rates in the Traveller community. Bernard is a proud member of the Travelling community, and an active changemaker within regarding Mental Health activism.…
Traveller Pride Week 2024- We Want to Know About Your Events
We look forward to attending as many events as possible this year. We want to know all about the events taking place around the country. So, get in touch and let us know what events you have planned.
Patrick ” A Young Traveller Lost”
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…