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Family in their decorated caravan en route to the Cahirmee Horse Fair at Buttevant, Co. Cork.
Thanks to Frank Fullard for letting us know that "the fair of Cahirmee (which is now actually held in Buttevant) is still going strong and the members of the travelling community are still as much a part of it as ever." In fact, Frank took some great photos at the Fair in 2011...
Date: July 1954
NLI Ref.: WIL m12[54]
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Supra Samus 9 months ago | reply
Don't you think it is a little unfair to expect others to live in abject poverty purely for your enjoyment? We continue to live as we always have, adapting to our environment. We are no less now then we were in the 1950s (or even in 250 BC for the Romani).
"The old ways" were always hard, as someone who spent most of their childhood in a vardo (Romani not Pavee) I can tell you that it wasn't always easy. That said I appreciate your support for those of us who do wish to continue to travel (either permanently or for seasonal work), unfortunately most of our traditional achin tans (safe stopping places) have disappeared and roads are more dangerous now than ever so it's not always a matter of choice. That and forced settlement, theft of our children, harassment, (ill)legality of travelling lifestyle, loss of traditional industry and trade (tinkers, basket waiving etc), border control - national security and fear of terrorism.
It's good to see that the Cahirmee/buttevant fair is still permitted to go ahead. Far too many have been closed down around Ireland and UK. They're still as important now to us as they always have been.
National Library of Ireland on The Commons 9 months ago | reply
- e l i - 9 months ago | reply
Amazong picture - so much to love about this!
victor98_2001 8 months ago | reply
best shot
SkyeStudios 8 months ago | reply
a blast from the past.
riverrock77 7 months ago | reply
they are different from the travelers I have seen in Moscow. These are much cleaner and full of happiness and pride.
excellentzebu1050 7 months ago | reply
Brilliant
beachcomberaustralia 7 months ago | reply
Already 9,611 views, and I just came across this wonderful photo. For anyone interested, a good deal more information about Irish Travellers .
CameraGirlUSA 7 months ago | reply
On a small scale I relate to these travelers and their lifestyle. My own ancestors were with the USA railroads. They ran a railroad car cafe and traveled where ever was needed for them to go. My husband always says that I get my traveling spirit honest from them. His own family came to the USA from Germany so they too traveled far before they settled. For the last twelve years we have full-time caravaned and love the freedom and lifestyle of movement at will. There is something to be said for the trade off of the comforts of a real house but not enought to ever get me to move into a house again. We rather like rolling down the roads, always something to do or to see that's new.
National Library of Ireland on The Commons 7 months ago | reply
mazurka666 7 months ago | reply
An amazing image from time past!
mambo1935 6 months ago | reply
grace!
Gerris2 6 months ago | reply
Great shot! Not a cell phone in sight.
victor98_2001 6 months ago | reply
great shot
belloteyson 6 months ago | reply
felices fiestas natalicias...grazie!
Carine06 6 months ago | reply
A great piece of history.
europa and usa 4 months ago | reply
thank you about this pic, can give us a forget memory
мαιακ αbdυιαziz 4 months ago | reply
amazing
Evaschiesp 6 weeks ago | reply
Fantástica!!
larryball31 2 weeks ago | reply
A great old shot of how something so simple as a wagon looks terrific with a personal touch!