The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) has published their Intercultural Education Guidelines: a framework for teachers and schools to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion in education. The guidance offers an overview of the broad aims, values, and guiding principles of intercultural education, describing a cross-curricular approach to education aiming to: ✔ Celebrate diversity […]
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Month: October 2026
Saturday, Oct 10 — Today, as we mark World Mental Health Day 2026, we acknowledge the many Traveller lives lost to suicide and poor mental health, may they rest in peace. We also recognise the tireless and dedicated work of local Traveller organisation/PHCTPS across the country working in partnership with the HSE to tackle the […]
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Some positive commitments in health, social welfare, and education, but Budget 2027 has significant gaps in accommodation, childcare, and employment. (8 October) Pavee Point welcomes a number of targeted and mainstreaming measures for Travellers, Roma, and other marginalised groups in Budget 2027, including in health and education. However, long-term ambition is still required to fully […]
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The Pavee Point Education Team has published a new report —’TRES: From Plan to Action’ — following workshops held in September on the Second Plan for Implementation and Action 2026–2028 of the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES). Key actions for each Government Department were identified in the workshops, with participants highlighting the need for […]
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This morning Pavee Mothers and Traveller Brighter Beginnings hosted a coffee morning in celebration of HSE Breast Feeding Week Valerie O’Leary (Pavee Mothers) and Mary Collins (Pavee Point Primary Health Care Worker) spoke to those gathered about breast and infant feeding, and the history of Traveller women breastfeeding. The group capped off the morning with […]
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To mark the close of Recovery Month, Pavee Point hosted its annual celebration of recovery on Thursday evening, highlighting that recovery from addiction is possible for Travellers and their families. This year’s gathering brought together Travellers in recovery, those currently in treatment, family members, service providers and community workers — with speakers sharing their personal […]
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Age & Opportunity has announced piper Johnny Purcell as this year’s recipient of the Award for an Older Traveller Artist. The 2026 recipient, Johnny Purcell, has almost 40 years of experience as a traditional piper. He developed his skills by listening to his cousins play and through dedicated self-teaching. His musical journey was greatly enriched […]
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