THE tragic deaths of 10 members of the Traveller community, the last of whom will be laid to rest in Wexford today, turns a spotlight on a social gulf that existed for generations and brings a glimmer of hope it will diminish following this catastrophe, bringing Travellers and settled people closer together through shared grief and compassion.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.