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Volume 1 Issue 8 Winter 2005

NATC Executive 2005-2007

James O’Leary . . . . . . . . . . .Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Gerry Griffin . . . . . . . . .National Coordinator of STTC’s
Helen Campbell . . . . . . . . . . Exchange House, Dublin
Martin Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Worker & Councillor
Michael McDonagh . . . . . . . Navan Traveller’s Workshop
Mary Connolly . . . . . . . . . . . Tara Workshop, Dundalk
Shay Byrne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centre of Ed. Travellers, Wicklow
Ken Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Mel’s T.C., Longford
Bernard Hardiman . . . . . . . .St. Benin’s Training Centre, Tuam
Helen O’Sullivan . . . . . . . . . .St. Josephs Training Centre, Ennis
Mary Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Josephs Training Centre, Ennis
Brian Crossan . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Josephs Training Centre, Ennis
David Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Worker, Tuam
Liz Loftus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth Worker, Salthill, Galway
Teresa B. Ward . . . . . . . . . . .Youth Leader, Loughrea.
Brendan McDonagh . . . . . . . Youth Project, Ennis
Angela Lennon . . . . . . . . . . . .Development Worker, NATC
Martina Breen . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Officer, NATC

Santa and the Present Pirates, Interactive Children’s Theatre, National Tour
The following are the National tour dates for the 2005 Christmas musical Santa and the Present Pirates This new children’s musical began in Dublin on 24th November. The show is the first of its kind in Ireland and offers an interactive approach to young people’s theatre. Children are encouraged to sing along and become
part of the show. School groups are welcome and every child that attends receives a free CD of songs from this magical new show

Dates include:
12th & 13th Dec Siamsa Tire Tralee 066 712 3055
14th &15th Dec Newbridge, Kildare 045 448314
16th& 17th Dec Roscommon 090 662 5993
19th &20th Dec Theatre Royal Galway 091 569 755
21st Dec Castlebar 094 902 3111
22nd Dec Carrick-on-Suir, The Strand Theatre 051 645050 For more information contact: 01 855 4090 or visit www.sfx.ie

16 DAYS OF WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENCE

Women’s Aid is a voluntary organisation, which provides information, support and advocates on behalf of women experiencing violence in their own homes. As part of the 16 Days of Action, Women’s Aid run an annual 16 Days Awareness Campaign, whereby statistics on domestic violence are mailed every day to politicians, media, unions, and community groups.
The action is being held to highlight the prevalence of domestic violence for women in Ireland and will mark International Day against Violence against Women. Two of out every 5 calls to the Women’s Aid Helpline could not be answered in 2004 due to lack of resources Two of five women were turned away from refuge in 2004 and one of the Dublin refuges reports turning away up to 45 families per month.

Small selection of statistical facts circulated:
In 2004, 22% of sexual violence reported to Rape Crisis Centres throughout Ireland was committed by a male partner/ex-partner. A further 32% were committed by a friend/acquaintance of the survivor.
• Each year, an estimated 3.3 million children are exposed to violence by family members against their mothers or female caretakers.
• 64% of Irish women surveyed who said they had experienced violence by a partner said their children had witnessed the violence.
• In 2003, the Gardaí dealt with 8,452 call outs to domestic violence incidents.
• Approximately 1 in 7 women in Ireland has experienced severe abuse.
• 60% of 127 women resident in refuges in Northern Ireland experienced violence during pregnancy. 13% lost their babies as a result.
• 25% of all violent crimes reported involve a man assaulting his wife or partner.
• The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre responded to almost 12,000 genuine counseling calls in 2004.
• 42% of women in Ireland have experienced some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime.
• Almost one quarter (23.6%) of perpetrators of sexual violence against women as adults are intimate partners or ex-partners.
NB: All of the above are backed up by statistical referencing in email circulation.

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!
CLOSING DATE 20TH MARCH 2006!!
NATIONAL TRAVELLER ART COMPETITION 2006

Sponsored by The National Association of Travellers’ Centres with the support of Navan Traveller Training Centre Age

Groups: Under 12 years • 12 - 18 years • Over 18 years

Categories: 2-Dimensional (drawing & painting) • 3-Dimensional (sculpture, ceramics, fabric) Video / Multi-Media • Instillation ArtPhotography (Black & white / colour)

Adjudicators: Robert Ballagh,Derek Speirs & Bernadette Burns.
Competition open to all Travellers in Ireland. All entries must be original and be the entrants own work. All qualifying entries will be part of the Exhibition in The Bank of Ireland Arts Centre,Dublin.
Phone: (090) 6498017 or email: artcompetiton@natc.ie for Information Pack