Love Leitrim welcomes Shannon LNG High Court ruling
The High Court have quashed all planning permission for the Shannon LNG project which would have seen Ireland become a European hub for the importation of fracked gas. The Community anti fracking group, ‘Love Leitrim’ have welcomed the ruling. The move follows the banning of Fracking in Ireland in 2017…
Poor mental health & suicide issues higher in Traveller Community
Suicide and poor mental health is having and disproportionate impact on the Traveller community with suicide rates at least 7 times higher for Traveller men and 6 times higher for Traveller women when compared to the rest of the population. Those are the views of a local representative of…
Sligo traveller Support Group spokesperson raises concern over internal Garda survey
Concerns have been raised over an internal Garda survey that found no frontline member had a favourable view of the traveller community. According to the Irish Times, the survey also found 75% had a negative view of the Roma community. Jamie Murphy is with the Sligo Traveller Support Group. Speaking…
Sligo Traveller Support Group back calls to tackle racism
Sligo Traveller Support Group are backing calls for the incoming government to tackle discrimination and racism across Ireland. A number of traveller organisations have signed the document expressing their solidarity and support of the black communities in Ireland including other minorities such as Traveller and Roma. A survey…
Covid-19 restrictions presenting travellers with challenges
A Sligo-based Traveller advocacy group says members of the Traveller community face particular difficulties in adhering to coronavirus restrictions such as self-isolation and physical distancing. Jamie Murphy, of the Sligo Traveller Support group, says this is because of the lack of investment in housing, and even in basic water…
Domestic violence cases likely to increase during lock down
There are fears that the necessary restrictions imposed to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus could lead to an increase in domestic violence and abuse in various forms. This could include not only physical abuse but also financial and emotional abuse. Jamie Murphy, of the Sligo Traveller Support…
Sligo Traveller Support Group hold pancake fundraiser today
It’s pancake Tuesday, today, of course, and Sligo Traveller Support Group is holding a pancake fundraiser in support of Northwest STOP. Until about 2:30pm, people will be able to enjoy some delicious pancakes, tea/coffee and a chat at the Sligo Traveller Support Group office, at 1A St Anne’s, Cranmore Road,…