Galway Traveller Movement: realising equality for the Traveller community, an Irish ethnic minority. Challenging structural inequality at all levels since 1994.
Joined September 2014
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6 Sep 2023
6 Sep 2023
“They’ve been working for 30 years now on behalf of government and they’re really one of the most important organisations the government co-operates with when we’re trying to tackle social exclusion.” – Minister of State @joefingalgreen today in Galway.
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
10 Jun 2025
Don’t wait for the warning signs. 🚨 Prevention saves lives — book the check-up, get the test, make the change.
#MensHealthWeek | #ShoulderToShoulder | #ConnectingForHealth
ALT A healthcare professional measures a person's blood pressure using a cuff and stethoscope. Text overlay reads 'Prevention is better than cure' and includes the hashtag #MensHealthWeek. Logos for HSE and Men's Health Week appear at the bottom.
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
10 Jun 2025
Want to learn more about how to make your service more accessible to Gypsy and Traveller communities?
Today is the last day to get your hands on discounted tickets! 👇
🎟️LAST CHANCE TO GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS 🎟️
Join us on 19 June from 11am - 12pm to learn about how to make your service more accessible to Gypsy and Traveller communities, with best practice examples and recommendations.
Book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-and…
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
9 Jun 2025
During #MensHealthWeek we're encouraging all eligible men and boys to #choosescreening.
⭐️#BowelScreen is for everyone aged 59 to 70.
⭐️#DiabeticRetinaScreen is for everyone aged 12 and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Read more: tinyurl.com/mhw2025-nss
#MHW2025
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16 May 2025
Thinking about your next step?
Drop into the GRETB Open Day on Tuesday 20th May, 9:30am – 2:30pm
It’s a relaxed and friendly way to chat with tutors, explore your options, and see what courses are available — full-time and part-time.
#GRETB #OpenDay2025
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15 May 2025
RT @PaveePoint: We're #Hiring for two exciting roles:
Coordinator of the Drug and Alcohol Programme:
activelink.ie/vacancies/civi…
Coordinato…
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
13 May 2025
How do you plan to celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) this June❓
We've put together an Education Pack for Schools, to help you mark, celebrate and raise awareness of GRTHM in the classroom!
Read: gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
11 May 2025
We are very exited to invite you to Tales and Tunes, celebrating Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month.
A FREE event with fantastic music and story telling.
Join us on the 25th June to celebrate.
irishculturalcentre.co.uk/ev…
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8 May 2025
Join the Access Info Evening later today at University of Galway!
📍 Human Biology Building, G019
📅 8 May ⏰ 6–8pm
Meet staff, grads & the support team. Ask questions & learn more!
#AccessToEducation #UniversityOfGalway #Right2Education #GTM #Traveller
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7 May 2025
RT @PaveePoint: Traveller and Roma students who attend university have experienced racism, financial hardship and pressure to conceal their…
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
7 May 2025
Traveller and Roma students continue to face persistent and systemic barriers in higher education, according to a new report launched today by Marian Harkin TD, Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
maynoothuniversity.ie/news-e…
ALT Maria Joyce, Co-ordinator of the National Traveller Women’s Forum, Eilís Ní Chorcora, Research Manager College Connect Maynooth University, Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Rudolf Simonic, Roma Community Developm
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
17 Apr 2025
Join us for this upcoming webinar where we will showcase some great examples of #MensHealth Week activation from 4 experienced speakers highlighting how you can get involved!
Greg Clarke from @HSE_West_NWest , John Collins from @PaveePoint, Brian Samson from @ESBNetworks and Rachel Macauley from @Limericksports all sharing their insights.
Register now: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… #MensHealthWeek
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
22 Apr 2025
We still have 25 spaces available for our next scheduled highly acclaimed online domestic abuse awareness training Never Going to Beat You Training on the 30th May. This is for a group to book in at £35 p/p
If you are interested: please book here: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
23 Apr 2025
Are you interested in doing something practical to mark Men's Health Week 2025? This free webinar on April 30 next is for those wishing to get involved.
Find out more and register to attend via the link below: westbewell.ie/2025/04/23/men…
#menshealthweek2025
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
23 Apr 2025
This #WorldBookDay, add books for and by Romany Gypsy, Roma, Irish Traveller and travelling communities to your library!
We have put together a collection of books and teaching resources to help you learn more about Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities: gypsy-traveller.org/teaching…
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
2 Apr 2025
On #WorldAutismDay We Celebrate Autistic Travellers.
Being Autistic is a neurological difference which is to be understood and embraced.
ALT Image with badge design by an Autistic Traveller and Mother of a Autistic child. Contains Autistic Traveller logo(gold infinity Symbol and wagon wheel) and Celebrate Autistic Travellers.
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
2 Apr 2025
Today is World Autism Awareness Day.
@PaveePoint, @AsIAmIreland , @HSE_SI,@PublicHealthDSE, and @HSEImm co-developed an information video on autism for #Travellers.
Watch - What is Autism? Information for Travellers
youtube.com/watch?v=oA3gOdKY…
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay2025
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26 Mar 2025
The Irish Traveller Movement along with the National Traveller Women's Forum we have partnered with Mr. Price to provide apprenticeship opportunities for Travellers who have completed the Leaving Cert with approx. 280 points, or will sit your Leaving Cert in 2025. More info 👇
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
26 Mar 2025
#JobFairy #Hiring Traveller Pride Week: Invitation to Tender - Events Coordinator Traveller Arts Festival activelink.ie/node/114671
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Galway Traveller Movement retweeted
24 Mar 2025
Myself and @emmawardjourno were delighted to record with @rtenews where we will feature on an episode on nationwide in the future, very grateful for such an opportunity
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11 Mar 2025
Thinking about your next steps in education?
College open days are a great chance to explore courses, meet lecturers and have a tour of the facilities.
Check with your local colleges or visit their websites to find an open day near you! 🎓
#Right2Education #CollegeOpenDays
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