Challenging the Narrative: Reclaiming Traveller History in Ireland’s National Collections

Oak Room, Mansion House, Wednesday 21st May

This talk explores the importance of co-curation and community-led approaches in reshaping how Irish Traveller history is represented in national collections. It examines past exclusions, challenges dominant narratives, and highlights efforts to ensure authentic, meaningful inclusion of Traveller heritage in Ireland’s cultural institutions.

This talk forms part of the Oak Room Heritage Talk Series, created by Dublin City Council's Heritage Office as an action of the Dublin City Strategic Heritage Plan 2024-2029. It is part-funded by the Heritage Council.


Date:
Wednesday 21st May
Time:
6.00pm
Price:
Free
Address:
The Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Google Map of The Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

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