Traveller family opens its doors to the nation

FOUR generations of one Traveller family opened their homes yesterday to show local authorities around the country how a successful housing scheme can work.

Traveller family opens its doors to the nation

Tony McDonagh and his extended family live in seven purpose built homes in Newcastle, Co Dublin, which they helped design based on their heritage and culture.

A total of 24 people, from a newborn baby to its great grandparents, John and Brigid McDonagh – both aged 72 – live in Castlebrook, developed by Cluid Housing Association with South Dublin County Council.

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