The news that the Pontins campsite chain in the UK had a blacklist of Irish surnames which they labelled “undesirable guests” came as a shock to many, who saw it as discriminatory, racist, and unjust. This was the initial reaction as all the headlines said was, “Irish surnames”. But upon further investigation you learn that this policy was designed to exclude Gypsies and … [Read more...] about Anti-Traveller Racism: It’s Time to Take a Stand
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Ward honoured by Mincéirs Whiden society
By Paddy Henry Editor Founding member of The Mincéirs Whiden society, Owen Patrick Ward has been rewarded with an honorary life membership to the society for his involvement in the society since its inception and for his distinctive contribution to its work. The society is the first Irish Traveller student society in existence and has contributed to increased Traveller … [Read more...] about Ward honoured by Mincéirs Whiden society