A Look at Irish Travelers
NPR ran a story about Irish Travelers this morning, and after its 7 and half minute run, I was left wanting more. Here are two links that help take you inside the community.
My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding – The Irish Traveler weddings would definitely be considered over-the-top to most US visitors. This Irish television documentary takes a closer look. Note – the video programs are not available in the US, so this link takes you directly to an article by Jenny McArdle… be sure to click the PICTURES link at the top of the page (Thanks to Lorraine Grainger for directing us to this article via our Facebook Page).
The Donovans – Photographer Gina Brocker brings her documentary style photography to a traveler family.
Eileen leans on her cousin’s shoulders days before she takes her own life Long Pavement, Limerick, Ireland.
Originally uploaded by Gina Marie Brocker.
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interesting read.
I grew up with near the Travelers in S.Carolina and recently wrote a paper about them and about their ancesters in the UK and Ireland. I live in Ca. now and no one knows what or hwo I am talking about. Am interesred in seeing pictures since it has been a couple of decades since I have had any real interaction with them. I am more fascinated with them now that I do not live near them.
I am currently working on a documentary about the Irish Travellers and their traiditions lifestyles in the US vs. the UK.
Feel free to email me for updates or if you would like to be a part of this film!
mkatkell@gmail.com
There is a large very large community of Irish Travelers that live in my town. I have watched your documentary and the group that lives in my town seems to not share similar cultural customs other than they are very clanish and do not send their children to school. I am thinking about writing my thesis on them if I can get more information. I like your documentary!
My big fat gypsy wedding is shown in the US. I believe. Its on A&E.