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Cahir Men's Shed got the ball rolling at busking festival in Clonmel

Clonmel's Busking Festival kicked off with a lovely performance from the Cahir Men’s Shed. This talented group of singers and musicians set the tone for the weekend, as onlookers joined in the fun and it wasn’t long before people were up dancing to ...

12 Aug 2022 at 14:33

Racing

Gypsy Island nearing a return after lengthy absence

Talented mare Gypsy Island is being readied to make her return to action after a nine-month hiatus. The Peter Fahey-trained eight-year-old was one of the most exciting bumper horses of her generation, winning three times in the spring of 2019, ...

10 Feb 2022 at 13:55

Watchdog investigates Pontins over Gypsy and Traveller discrimination concerns

The equalities watchdog has launched a formal investigation into holiday park firm Pontins over “continued concerns” it is discriminating against Gypsy and Traveller guests. In March last year, the owner of Pontins, Britannia Jinky Jersey ...

26 May 2022 at 17:03

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families ‘upset’ by Jimmy Carr joke, MPs told

Headteachers have told MPs how families from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller backgrounds were “very upset” following comedian Jimmy Carr’s controversial comments about their communities. A clip from Carr’s Netflix special, His Dark Material, ...

22 Feb 2022 at 17:25

Local News

Derry Court: Bail for man alleged to have called neighbour a 'gypsy b-----d'

A man who was alleged to have called a neighbour 'a gypsy b-----d' has been released on bail at Derry Magistrate's Court today. Ronan Boyle (29) of Moss Park in Derry appeared charged with assaulting a man, attempted criminal damage ...

18 Jul 2023 at 13:33

Police will take no further action regarding MP’s leaflet on Traveller sites

Police are taking “no further action” following complaints about a political leaflet sent by the Wales Secretary of State to his constituents that raised concerns about Traveller and Gypsy sites. The Conservative leaflet asked for ...

08 Aug 2023 at 18:24

Police review MP’s leaflet on Traveller sites amid ‘discrimination’ complaint

Police in Wales are reviewing the contents of a political leaflet that raised concerns about Traveller and gypsy sites and was sent by the Wales Secretary of State to his constituents. The Conservative leaflet asks for people’s ...

03 Aug 2023 at 10:13

Woman released from jail after persuading boyfriend to kill her mother

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Woman set for parole after persuading boyfriend to kill her mother

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Missouri woman who persuaded an online boyfriend to kill her mother after she had forced her to pretend for years that she was suffering from leukaemia, muscular dystrophy and other serious illnesses, ...

28 Dec 2023 at 14:37

On the Road

‘Stylish and well-equipped’ - Nissan's new Juke hybrid SUV

The car on test this week is Nissan’s new Juke hybrid. While this Juke may look identical to its siblings it is not as it boasts a hybrid powertrain that is self-charging. So no plugging in! I personally believe this is the ...

14 Oct 2023 at 11:33

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students ‘face stark barriers to going to university’

A report has highlighted how “stark” attainment gaps and educational exclusion make it harder for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) students to attend university. The report, by the Higher Education Policy Institute’s policy ...

07 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Tyson Fury’s Gypsy pride gives Travellers a positive role model, community says

Boxing champion Tyson Fury’s pride in being a Gypsy is helping others in that community who fear discrimination to have hope for the future, researchers have been told. The Office for National Statistics (ONS), who ...

07 Dec 2022 at 13:29

Pontins apology to Irish Travellers ‘late’ but ‘encouraging’, says charity

A leading charity has described Pontins’ apology to Irish Travellers over discrimination as “later than expected” but “encouraging”. The holiday park operator offered the apology on Monday after an investigation ...

03 Sept 2024 at 15:49

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