Many Congratulations to Maria Delaney for winning Prestigious Award 

Maria Delaney (PWCF) and Michelle Hennessy win Irish Red Cross Journalism Excellence Award for their series Tough Start which investigated challenges faced by Traveller Children.

https://www.noteworthy.ie/red-cross-award-winners-5611637-Nov2021/

The joint series delved into the uphill struggle facing Traveller children in healthcare, education, accommodation and justice across seven articles, a podcast and live event. 

It revealed a lack of targeted health actions, reduced hours in school being routinely used on Travellers, children experiencing discrimination from members of the gardaí and ongoing issues with provision of Traveller-specific accommodation.

READ: The full investigation is available here>>

LISTEN: Why are the school days of Traveller children being reduced?

WATCH: How can the cycle of disadvantage be stopped for Traveller children?