My gran aunt the great Nan Joyce passed away last night. She was one of the first major Traveller activists. She helped Travellers up and down the country's to access basic needs and rallied for equality for decades. She was our hero. R.I.P Nan. X pic.twitter.com/hpWTVO0DUk
— John Connors (@johnconnors1990) August 8, 2018
Irish Traveller rights’ activist Nan Joyce, who was the first Traveller to run for a Dáil seat in November 1982, died last night.
She ran in Dublin South West and won 581 votes in 1982.
Nan Joyce Stands For Election 1982 (RTE Archives)
Pics: RTE Archives, Alan Kinsella, John Connors
Thanks Janine
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RIP Nan Joyce. She left a great legacy
She has gone to a place where fierce indignation may no longer lacerate her heart. Well, we hope such a place does exist. May she rest in peace. A truly great woman and one of the team who started this nations journey from darkness to the light.
Thanks Bodger / Broadsheet great link,she was amazing, ”there’s no room in my heart for spite” or, RTE needs do more programs about Ireland and its people-in 1982 !
Godspeed Nan.