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Máire Ní Mhórdha

@mairenimhordha.bsky.social

All island demo organised by CATU catuireland.org huge turnout from unions and civil society for #housingforall #refugeeswelcome #travellerrights #speirgorm tithíocht phoiblí anois, we only want the earth!

July 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Kerry Cuskelly

@kerrycuskelly.bsky.social

Happy #DublinPRIDE 2026! We had an absolute ball at today’s Pride celebrations in Dublin. It was so nice seeing so many people and groups out and about celebrating diversity!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 #TravellerRights #lgbtiq🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

June 27, 2026 at 10:23 PM

Bubby Goblin ☸ VT

@bubbygoblin.bsky.social

Hopefully progress is made soon...

#TravellerMovement #Accountability #Transparency #CommunityJustice #TravellerRights #CommunityAction #MassDispersalOrder #LegalAction #VTuber

Oh, I'm not affiliated with The Traveller Movement btw. Just posting some of their stuff on Bluesky!

The Traveller Movement

Update: Challenging discrimination in Greater Manchester.

Yesterday, the Traveller Movement met with Kate Green, Deputy mayor of Greater Manchester, alongside key community voices and organizations, to address the shocking treatment of Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller children.
Representative included:

Billy Welch
Siobhan Spencer (Derbyshire Gypsy Traveller liaison group)
Violet Cannon (York Travellers Trust)
Martin Gallagher (Travelling ahead)
Sally Carr(Streetgames)
Josie O'Driscoll and Joseph Baker (GateHerts)
FFT, LeedsGate, Irish Community Care Liverpool, and Irish Community Care Manchester.

The discussion centered on the hostile environment created during the Christmas markets, where a massive dispersal order was used to prevent children from attending. This resulted in disproportionate and unacceptable treatment.

Key issues raised:
Safeguarding concerns, including the trauma experienced by children.
Accountability and transparency and in police operations.
The lasting negative impact on community relations.
The disproportionate use of power and resources against children engaged in peaceful activities.

The deputy mayor has committed to pursuing actions to ensure answers and address these concerns.
Our collective voice calls for justice, transparency, and change to to prevent further harm and rebuild trust.

Stay tuned as we work with partners to ensure the voices of our communities are heard and actions is taken.

#TravellerMovement #Accountability #Transparency #CommunityJustice #TravellerRights #CommunityAction #MassDispersalOrder #LegalAction

November 27, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Bubby Goblin ☸ VT

@bubbygoblin.bsky.social

Yesterday's update.

It's like talking about the medieval era again. GRT people being banned from cities. Again. Still.

Just... Let us exist.

#TravellerRights #CommunityAction #MassDispersalOrder #LegalAction #Gypsies #Travellers #GRT #VTuber (definitely not using that last one for traction 👀)

The Traveller Movement.

Update on mass dispersal order Manchester.

Today, Traveller Movement joined sector colleagues in discussions with solicitors to explore the best course of legal action. Several options were considered, and a decision on how Traveller Movement will move forward will be made tomorrow.

Separately, Traveller Movement has assisted in organising a meeting with the mayor's office for key community leaders whose local children were directly impacted by this order. This is an important step towards ensuring Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller voices are heard at the highest level.

We'll keep you updated on the outcomes of these meetings as they unfold. In the meantime, please continue sending your evidence - it is vital for building a strong case and ensuring accountability.

Together, we stand stronger.

#TravellerRights #CommunityAction #MassDispersalOrder #LegalAction

November 27, 2024 at 9:23 AM

Bubby Goblin ☸ VT

@bubbygoblin.bsky.social

The Traveller Movement continues to pursue a formal complaint with the IOPC, supported by legal counsel.
#TravellerMovement #Accountability #Transparency #CommunityJustice #TravellerRights #CommunityAction #MassDispersalOrder
#LegalAction

December 10, 2024 at 12:59 AM

Kerry Cuskelly

@kerrycuskelly.bsky.social

#GenerationApprenticeship #SocialWork #InclusiveEducation #Employability #Education4All #TravellerRights #DiversityInLeadership

November 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Kerry Cuskelly

@kerrycuskelly.bsky.social

#IVoted did you?! #GetOutAndVote #Elections2024 #LocalElections #EuropeanElections2024 #VoteNoRacism #VoteNoFascism #RefugeesWelcome #DiversityWelcome #TravellerRights #DisabilityRights

November 16, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Ruth Watson

@ruthwatson.eurosky.social

Positive steps in Ireland
#WomenInPolitics
#TravellerRights

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/nine-of-the-11-taoiseach-s-appointees-to-the-seanad-are-women-1.4290681

November 8, 2024 at 12:46 AM

Ruth Watson

@ruthwatson.eurosky.social

What next?

Will the #Tories will force #Travellersashtag/Travellers" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Travellers to stitch brown triangles to their coats?

Cruel #racists
Cold #fascists

Anyone voting #Tory should be ashamed.

We cannot allow this dangerous step towards fascism.

#TravellerRights
#Gypsy #Roma #Travellers

November 7, 2024 at 11:47 PM

Ruth Watson

@ruthwatson.eurosky.social

Will the #Tories will force #Travellersashtag/Travellers" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Travellers to stitch brown triangles to their coats?

Cruel #racists
Cold #fascists

Anyone voting #Tory should be ashamed.

We cannot allow this dangerous step towards #fascism

Stand up for #TravellerRights
Solidarity with #Gypsy #Roma #Travellers

November 7, 2024 at 11:47 PM

Ruth Watson

@ruthwatson.eurosky.social

What kind of person, or political party, acts to remove the rights of children?

Especially those from vulnerable communities which already face prejudice and discrimination?

#ChildrensRights
#TravellerRights...

November 7, 2024 at 11:47 PM