Traveller culture, crafts and traditions

The Irish Folklife Division has a collection of material related to the culture, traditions and crafts of the Traveller community in Ireland.

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Tin lantern

Made by Patrick McDonagh, Roscommon

Tin lantern

Acquired in 1931

Tin lantern

Acquired 1951

Tin lantern

Made in 1960

Group of tin objects

Made by Mickey Doherty, Co Donegal

Half pint milk measure

Made of tinplate

Mouse trap

Made by Joseph Molloy, Co Donegal

Tea can

Made by Mike Maughan, 1960

Emigrant's teapot

Made by Mike Mongan

Showing 1-9 of 15 artefacts

Read more about this collection and some of the initiatives and projects exploring Traveller culture.