120 person wedding party in Longford was “very disappointing”, says Pavee Point Co-Director
He said the group has been “very clear” in its message to adhere to public health guidelines. Martin Collins, Co-Director of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre has said that the 120 person wedding after-party in county Longford was “very disappointing”. He told Newstalk Breakfast that the event was “very concerning” and encouraged people to […]
5 years ago
Peter Casey changes plans to visit Tipperary after Pavee Point announce protest
Peter Casey has changed his plans to visit proposed accommodation for the Travelling community in Cabraghbridge, Tipperary. Casey’s official itinerary for today (18 October) had originally included the line: “Visiting the houses at Cabrabridge, Thurles, Tipperary which members of the travelling community refused”. The visit was originally scheduled for between 4pm and 4.30pm. However, a revised […]
8 years ago
Presidential candidate Peter Casey: “Travellers are basically camping in someone else’s land”
A controversial statement to say the least. Presidential candidate Peter Casey has made a number of controversial comments about the travelling community in an interview a little over a week out from the presidential election next week. The successful businessman launched what is being called “an attack” on the travelling community, saying: “They are not […]
8 years ago