Athlone event to mark Traveller Pride Week this Sunday

Traveller Pride Week will be marked in Athlone this weekend, with members of Minceirs Whiden joining Athlone Community Radio for an outdoor broadcast.

Taking place on on Sunday, May 24, from 1pm to 3pm at St Mary's Hall in Athlone, the event will feature Maureen Ward from Minceirs Whiden in Athlone, young Mullingar singer Johnny Joyce, and Athlone-based singer Trish Reilly.

The event will consist of a panel discussion touching on the Traveller Pride Week theme, "looking back, moving forward".

The event was made in collaboration with members of the Traveller Community.