International Traveller and Roma Day 2025

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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Climbing the Stairway to Heaven for Traveller Men’s Health

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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Funding Call for Traveller Pride Week Events 19 – 30th May

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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Ireland Needs to Step Up Efforts to Eliminate Racism

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 joins St Patrick’s Parade to mark 40th Anniversary

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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Travellers feature at Poetry Event at Trinity

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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‘Listening Exercise’ for next Women’s Health Action Plan

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 […]

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Traveller Organisations call on Government to finalise appointment of Minister with Responsibility for Traveller Accommodation

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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Job Opportunity: Coolock Primary Health Care for Travellers

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 […]

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Met Eireann Red Weather Warning

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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2025 CAO Application Deadline

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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Pavee Point wishes you a Merry Christmas

We are sending best wishes to Traveller and Roma families all over Ireland, especially those in overcrowded settings and still without basic facilities. In 2024, we have seen strides made in terms of policy development, namely the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS, 2024-2030), the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES, 2024-2030), and the […]

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Vacancies

Pavee Point currently has vacancies for two positions – Coordinator, Pavee Point Drug & Alcohol Programme. Please see job description.  Application deadline – 3rd January 2025 Information Officer Please see job description.  Application deadline – 3rd January 2025 Application is by Pavee Point Application Form – Please see here. For further information please email – […]

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Pavee Point Statement on alleged Ballaghaderreen incident

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre calls for calm, unity and solidarity after an alleged incident that took place in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, in the last few days. We urge people to be cautious about speculating and spreading information online on what is an ongoing investigation. Gardaí need to be allowed time to thoroughly investigate […]

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