Irish Travellers
About Irish Travellers
Irish Travellers are a traditionally itinerant ethnic group who maintain a set of traditions. Although predominantly English-speaking, many also use Shelta. They live mostly in Ireland as well as comprising large communities in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says
... The Traveller Movement, which advocates for Gypsies, Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers, also " noted the contrast between the response of the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom"...
Irish Travellers 'mental health crisis' driven by discrimination and deprivation
...Irish Travellers suffer some of the worst discrimination and poverty of any ethnic group in Europe, according to European Union research...
Irish Travellers say racism is causing a suicide crisis
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Corbyn: Voter ID plans discriminate against ethnic minorities
... Certain ethnic groups such as Gypsies and Irish Travellers are also much less likely than the average to have a passport, it found...
Voting: Could ID checks affect who participates in elections?
... Certain ethnic groups such as Gypsies and Irish Travellers are much less likely than the average to have a passport...
Love Island, Tommy Fury and traveller representation on TV
... Gypsies and travellers are people who have a travelling lifestyle and see it as an important part of their ethnic or cultural identity, with Romany gypsies and Irish Travellers being a part of this group, according to the, The pastThis series of Love Island isn t the first time travellers have been seen on TV...
Irish Travellers say racism is causing a suicide crisis
Irish Travellers say racism is causing a suicide crisis
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Racism and discrimination are being blamed for high suicide rates amongst Irish Travellers .
They suffer some of the worst discrimination and poverty of any Ethnic Group in Europe, according to EU research.
Suicide accounts for More Than one in 10 deaths in the community.
Irish Traveller Mags Casey has lost 28 Family Members to suicide over a 10-year period, one of whom was her 13-year-old cousin.
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Source of news: bbc.com
