Low turnout at vigil for Carrickmines Travellers

Are Travellers second-class citizens in this country?

Low turnout at vigil for Carrickmines Travellers
Mon, 19 Oct, 2015 - 01:00
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Last Wednesday night, I organised a candle-light vigil in Galway for the 10 Travellers who tragically died in Carrickmines a week ago. I also held a vigil a few months ago for the Berkeley students.

I publicised the event in local and national media, exactly as I did for the Berkeley memorial. All local politicians were invited.

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