Pavee Point welcomed a new report yesterday which provides a unique perspective on Traveller and Roma students and their experiences of higher education. The report builds on previous research, suggesting that Traveller and Roma students continue to face persistent and systemic barriers in higher education. The Community Needs Analysis (CNA) was conducted by College Connect, […]
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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 […]
read more →Job Advertisement – Community Development and Training Manager Background: Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre is a national NGO that works to promote Traveller and Roma human rights in Ireland through research, policy development, advocacy and collective community action. We work to address the needs of Travellers and Roma as minority ethnic groups experiencing exclusion, […]
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Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre has been following the situation for Ukrainian Roma refugees across Europe since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through our connections with European and International NGOs and Human Rights bodies. In March 2022, Pavee Point became aware of Ukrainian Roma families seeking refuge in Ireland. Although we […]
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‘Romani Zor’ brought together organisations working responsively to improve outcomes for Roma communities Today, Thursday, 10th April, 2025, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre (‘Pavee Point’), held a national event to celebrate community work with Roma in Ireland, including the organisation’s work with Ukrainian Roma refugees. The event, which took place the week of International […]
read more →Today, on International Traveller and Roma Day, Pavee Point stands with Travellers and Roma in Ireland and worldwide. We especially recognise those facing human rights violations, poverty, and marginalisation. However, today is also a celebration—of resilience, perseverance, and progress. As Pavee Point marks 40 years of human rights and advocacy, we reaffirm our commitment to […]
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Pavee Point’s Men’s Health programme, through Eastern Region Traveller Health Unit (ER THU), held a hike with over 40 Traveller men to mark International Traveller and Roma Day 2025. The hike was held in association with other Traveller organisations and men from all over the country came along. “The hike today builds on the work […]
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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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On International Day Against Racism, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma centre reaffirms our commitment to challenging discrimination in all its forms. As we mark 40 years of advocating for equality and justice, we stand in solidarity with all communities affected by racism in Ireland and globally. In recent years, Ireland has made progress in acknowledging […]
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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 […]
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This morning, marking International Women’s Day, Pavee Point and the National Traveller Women’s Forum held a ‘Listening Exercise’ aimed at hearing Traveller and Roma women’s experiences of health services in Ireland. This will inform the development of the Department of Health’s new Women’s Health Action Plan. Almost 40 Traveller and Roma women attended. We asked […]
read more →Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Older People and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with special responsibility for Housing” The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM), the National Traveller Women’s Forum and Pavee Point express deep disappointment and concern over the prolonged delay in appointing a Minister of […]
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This morning the Children’s Rights Alliance (CRA) published their annual report card which grades the Government on whether it delivered on its commitment in the now completed Programme for Government. The Government received a C+ in Traveller and Roma Education, an increase from D+ in 2024. Speaking at the launch of the Report Card 2025 […]
read more →Coolock Primary Health Care for Travellers Project (PHCTP): 2 Vacancies (12 hours) for Traveller Community Health Workers About us: Coolock Primary Health Care for Travellers Project (PHCTP) is recruiting 2 part-time Traveller Community Health Workers (12 hours). This post will be based in Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre but managed by Coolock PHCTP, a […]
read more →Met Éireann has declared a Red Weather alert for all counties tomorrow, Friday 24 January, due to Storm Éowyn, which has been predicted to be extremely dangerous and a direct threat to safety. All schools, early learning and childcare settings and further and higher education institutions will close on Friday. Employers have been advised to facilitate working from home; with […]
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Looking to start an undergraduate course in Higher Education? The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes these applications, and you have until the 1st February 2025 to apply. Online applications cost €45. Further information on fees and closing dates can be found here. Before you apply: Read the 2025 CAO Handbook Read the important changes to […]
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