Launch of ITM Traveller Voluntary Accommodation Association Research, Ashling Hotel, Dublin, 10.00am

The Irish Traveller will officialy  launch of the Traveller-led Voluntary Accommodation Association Feasibility Study on Wednesday 2nd December 2009 at 10am – 12pm in the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin 1

The research, which was kindly funded by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, outlines the key findings and recommendations from the national consultation process carried out to determine if the establishment of a Traveller led Voluntary Accommodation Association (TVAA) is a feasible option as a complementary mechanism to deliver a diverse range of Traveller accommodation.

For more details contact ITM on 01-6796577

Performance of “Mobile”

Time – 1pm
Venue – axis, Ballymun

‘Mobile’ is written and performed by Michael Collins, a member of the Irish
Traveller community who has been an advocate of Traveller human rights for
over 20 years. Michael would be most known for the role of Johnny Connors in
RTE’s ‘Glenroe’, which he starred in for over 10 years.

‘Mobile’ looks at the dilemma of a Traveller man who is matched off to fight
another Traveller to settle a family dispute. The fellow who he is to fight
is not only his cousin but they are also married to two sisters. The play
explores the issue of internal fighting within the Traveller community
through eyes of Peter one of the combatants who is faced with the dilemma:
“Will I or won’t I fight?”. This exciting play will challenge audience
perceptions of the Traveller community and the particular issue of internal
fighting, while highlighting the role of the outside community in
contributing to the issue.

Michael will also facilitate a Q&A session after this performance.

This event is being organized by St. Margaret’s Travellers Community
Association, Ballymun Intercultural Group, Ballymun Whitehall Area
Partnership and supported by Dublin City Council and axis, Ballymun as part
of Traveller Focus Week 2009.

Tickets are €5 – Axis Box Office : Tel. 01-883 2100