Official opening by Mags Casey, introduced by Helen Maher, VP for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, University of Galway. 

Hallvard Gorseth, Head of Anti-Discrimination Department and Roma and Travellers Team, Council of Europe.

About the Conference

Irish Travellers / Mincéirs and the State, 1922-2022

This two-day conference will examine Irish Travellers’ experiences of discrimination since the foundation of the state, paying particular attention to the state’s role in perpetuating disadvantage. It will be a multi-disciplinary and participative conference, with presentations in a variety of formats, and featuring local, national and international perspectives. There will be contributions from Traveller / Mincéir activists and advocates, historians, folklorists, psychologists, sociologists, artists, cultural theorists and others.

Further details from: https://mooreinstitute.ie/event/irish-travellers-minceirs-the-state-1922-2022/