PRP - Travellers Part II

So, after a couple weeks of searching, I've come up with lots of empty hands but a few more leads to pursue as I delve into this research project. I've narrowed my focus to study the Irish-American Traveller population here in the US. However, I'm amazed at the number of times I've contacted specialists in Irish culture at the Irish Consulate, and even Traveller organizations based in Ireland, and I feel a bit like I'm asking them if they know the sound of one hand clapping.

However, there is hope! I had the bright idea to ask John M., one of the VPs at the company I work for, what his opinion was on where to search. He's much more connected with his Irish roots than I am, and a very intelligent man to boot. He actually had some really good suggestions, such as:

• RTE (the Irish BBC)
• Irish Echo (a newspaper out of NYC)
• Quinnipiac University (in Connectict with a robust Irish studies department)
• Irish America (a magazine here in the US)
• Out of Ireland (a show on WLIW)

So that ought to keep me busy for a while! I will post links and information for those sources as soon as I have a chance to research them. However, I think a quick recap of what I've accomplished so far is in order.

Organizations & people I have contacted:

• Professor David V. : Quinnipiac University
  
• Emma N. : Friends, Families & Travellers
• Nicola Mc. : Travellers Tairing
  
• Irish Travellers Movement

On to the next portion of my research!