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The rich folklore within the Irish Traveller community

Due to historical discrimination, the culture of the Irish Traveller community is not well known...

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15.02 28 Jul 2025


The rich folklore within the Irish Traveller community


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15.02 28 Jul 2025


Due to historical discrimination, the culture of the Irish Traveller community is not well known or understood.

But, the minority's heritage is steeped with rich folklore stories, including one which explains how the bogs of Ireland were formed!

Oein DeBhairduin is a Traveller activist and writer of ‘Why the Moon Travels’. He joins Seán to discuss.


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