Fay was co-director of Pavee Point Traveller for almost four decades
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Pavee Point calls the list of Irish surnames, some common among Travellers, ‘despicable’
Estimated 200 people attended funeral in Carrick-on-Shannon despite regulations
‘Settled women talk of glass ceilings, Traveller women are still outside looking through the window’
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Max van der Stoel Award recognises centre’s work towards social justice and equality
Thomas, Sylvia and children Jim, Christie and Mary Connors to be buried in Wexford
Extermination of their people was only officially recognised in 1982
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