The 2009 theme for Traveller Focus, which takes place over two weeks, is Traveller Pride.  The aim of the programme is to celebrate the contribution Travellers make both within their own communities and to Irish society as a whole, through their culture, enterprise, sporting excellence, professional expertise across every area and unique history and tradition.

National and local events around the country will innovatively focus on the theme, and the week will feature the inaugural Traveller Pride Awards, which it is hoped will become an annual event honouring the achievements and contributions of Travellers across Ireland. Objectives of Traveller Focus Week:

• To develop Traveller pride in their Irish identity and cultural background
• To develop awareness and promote an understanding of the position of Travellers in Irish society
• To highlight Travellers’ contribution to Irish society
• To promote Traveller participation in public life and policy development

Traveller Focus Week is organised by

• The Irish Traveller Movement,
• Pavee Point Travellers Centre,
• The National Traveller Women’s Forum,
• Minceirs Whiden,
• National Traveller MABS
• National Association of Traveller Centres.

The week is funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Contact Irish Traveller Movement: Tel 01 679 6577