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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Category: Culture
Scottish Traveller Storyteller Jess Smith entertained us all with a scary story about a man and his feet at last night’s Culture Night at Pavee Point. We were delighted to showcase our heritage objects – tent, tin-smithing, beady pockets, flower-making and Roma heritage. It was great to have the chats with visitors – including Travellers […]
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Pavee Point is delighted to be part of Culture Night again in 2026. We are planning a great evening with a variety of things to see and do and delighted to get a mention in The Irish Times and GayCommunityNews. Heritage and Art on Display 4pm – We are open from 4pm and will have […]
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We welcome the publication of the first ever National Traveller Heritage Strategy by the Heritage Council, a historic step towards validating and preserving Traveller customs, music, stories, crafts, language and the nomadic tradition. The Strategy acknowledges the significance of Traveller culture and the central place Travellers hold in Irish heritage. Traveller storytellers and musicians have […]
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Earlier this month the successful applicants to the Traveller Wellbeing Through Creativity programme were announced by Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD. In total ten applicants from the around the country were selected for the scheme, with projects ranging from well-being through inclusive creative practices, equine-assisted learning, […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre is delighted to support the Award for an Older Traveller Artist by Bealtaine Festival, an Age & Opportunity arts initiative, now in its second year. “The €1,000 award is specifically intended to highlight and support creativity in Traveller communities and increase visibility for people who are not given a […]
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Applications are Now Open for Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme 2026-2029. The BIA scheme will provide 2,000 eligible artists with a weekly payment of €325 per week for three years. The application portal opened on Wednesday 15th April and closes at 5pm on Tuesday 12th May and can be accessed here – BIA […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre was centre stage today as polished readings took place at the Gate Theatre of a new play by Rosaleen McDonagh, commissioned to commemorate our 40th Anniversary. The play ‘Context’ highlights key moments in the history of Pavee Point but tells its own story through four fictional characters. Many of the […]
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A new Traveller Wellbeing Through Creativity programme was launched this week via webinar. The programme aims to address health inequalities and improve Traveller wellbeing through creative projects. Traveller organisations and Traveller Primary Health Care Projects can now apply for funding to run creative projects in collaboration with artists and creative practitioners – including Traveller artists […]
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There was a wealth of talent to enjoy at Culture Night 2025 at Pavee Point. Thanks to everyone who made it a great night – despite the rainy evening. In our exhibition we were thrilled to show off the work of many older Traveller artists and creatives – poets, textile workers, painters and more – […]
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Age & Opportunity, in association with Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, is proud to announce Jerry O’Connor as the inaugural recipient of the Award for an Artist from a Traveller Heritage . The award aims to highlight the often-undervalued contribution of contemporary Traveller culture, particularly within mainstream Irish society and to recognise and support […]
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The National Traveller Pride Week Concert took place in Dublin on Friday 23rd May in a fantastic celebration of Traveller traditions and emerging Traveller talent. The theme for Traveller Pride Week 2025 is ‘Empowering the Future: The Next Generation of Irish Travellers’ and this was reflected in the young talent that performed at the concert. Rosie […]
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Pavee Point, in collaboration with the Hugh Lane Gallery, were delighted to welcome Traveller groups to the gallery yesterday Mayday , 1st of May to showcase and talk about Traveller Community Arts. Offaly Traveller Movement showcased their project Threading Needles, Telling Stories which they developed with artist Teresa Doyle. The Traveller Women’s Shed created 14 […]
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Applications are open today for applications for Traveller Pride Week events around the country. The theme for 2025 is “Empowering the Future: The Next Generation of Irish Travellers”. To access an application form and guidelines – email travellerprideweek@gmail.com A national event – a Traveller Pride Week Concert – will take place in Dublin on 23rd […]
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Pavee Point was delighted to mark the organisation’s fortieth year of working for Traveller and Roma rights and equality by taking part in Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. “This our fourth time taking part in the parade, and is our biggest yet,” said Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point, “The parade is a celebration of cultural […]
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The Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH) hosted a Traveller poetry event this week to highlight the access opportunities for Travellers and other minorities to access 3rd level universities. There were a host of Traveller writers there on the day including Helen Hutchinson, Johnny Collins, Julie O’Leary O’Reilly, Shane Collins, Caitlyn O’Reilly, Nora Reilly […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre was delighted to host the launch of the 2nd edition of Helen Hutchinson’s Poetry Collection – ‘From the Dirt Lane Back to the Open Roads’. Helen spoke, at the launch, of how her poetry tells the story, not only of her family – but also of the Traveller community […]
read more →Wilzee Travellers and Roma (over 18 only) are invited to take part in a workshop with Traveller rap artist and spoken-word poet Wilzee on 19th February from 11.30am to 3.30pm (lunch included). The workshop will take place at The Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 in partnership with Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre. […]
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Featured image by Leanne McDonagh Visual artist Leanne McDonagh welcomed the opportunity to exhibit with other Traveller artists in Bafushia, a group show at the Hugh Lane Gallery, and expressed hope that this would happen more regularly. The exhibition features work from Traveller artists Chloe McDonagh, David McDonagh, Frank McCarthy, Leanne McDonagh, Paddy Collins and […]
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Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre hosted a Traveller arts conference yesterday to reflect on exciting times for Travellers and arts and culture in Ireland. Recent years have seen a developing momentum in this area and there are many positive things happening around the country. This event, in partnership with The Arts Council, aimed to […]
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