https://rebelcountytravellerarchive.ie/files/original/910253359ee18bbb617a952529254c2e.webp 02eb4c502c46aabd84e5eb3e8942ba8a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Activism Description An account of the resource The Travelling Community in Cork City has long been a resilient force advocating for the rights and recognition of Irish Travellers. Known for their rich cultural heritage, they have faced marginalisation and discrimination, yet continue to fight for equality and the preservation of their traditions. Activism in Cork has included public demonstrations, workshops, and efforts to secure more culturally appropriate, permanent housing for Travellers. Activists have also played a key role in national discussions on Traveller rights, striving to combat racism, challenge discrimination, and ensure that Travellers' voices are heard and valued. A key victory came in 2017 when the Irish government officially recognised Irish Travellers as an ethnic minority, a result of years of campaigning by groups such as the Cork Traveller Women's Network and the Traveller Visibility Group. These organisations have been crucial in pushing for better access to education, healthcare, housing, and employment, and have consistently called for the protection of Traveller rights as an indigenous group. A significant setback for the Travelling Community was the Anti-Trespass Act of 2002, which criminalised occupying land without permission, severely limiting Travellers’ ability to continue their nomadic lifestyles. This law led to widespread protests, with groups like the Traveller Visibility Group advocating for its reform to protect Traveller cultural practices while ensuring secure accommodation. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990s - 2010s Subject The topic of the resource Irish Travellers Travellers (Nomadic people) Travellers (Nomadic people)--Social conditions Travellers (Nomadic people)--Ireland Minorities--Ireland Human rights--Ireland Discrimination--Ireland Ethnic minorities--Ireland Social movements--Ireland Political activism--Ireland Travellers (Nomadic people)--Civil rights Nomads--Ireland Indigenous peoples--Ireland Cultural heritage--Ireland Anti-Trespass legislation--Ireland Social justice movements--Ireland Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Traveller Visibility Group Cork Traveller Women's Network Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Cork Traveller Women's Network / Traveller Visibility Group Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cork Traveller Women's Network / Traveller Visibility Group Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ireland; Munster; Cork; 20th Century; 21st Century; Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brigid Carmody at Housing Protest Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of Brigid Carmody with a loudspeaker at a Traveller accommodation protest outside Cork City Hall Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCTA_Activism_Housing Protest City Hall 4_ 2017_PHOTO. Subject The topic of the resource Travellers (Nomadic people)--Social conditions Travellers (Nomadic people)--Ireland Minorities--Ireland Human rights--Ireland Discrimination--Ireland Ethnic minorities--Ireland Social movements--Ireland Political activism--Ireland Travellers (Nomadic people)--Civil rights Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Traveller Visibility Group Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Traveller Visibility Group Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Accommodation Activism Civil Rights Housing Photograph Protest