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This is a '''list of Irish Travellers'''.
This is a '''list of [[Irish Travellers]] in the arts, politics and sport'''.


== Politicians and activists==
== Politicians and activists==
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*[[Johnny Doran]] (1908–1950), Irish [[Uilleann pipe]]r, brother of [[Felix Doran (musician)|Felix Doran]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Johnny Doran|url=http://johnkellycapelstreet.ie/project/johnny-doran/|access-date=11 November 2020|website=John Kelly Capel Street|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Johnny Doran]] (1908–1950), Irish [[Uilleann pipe]]r, brother of [[Felix Doran (musician)|Felix Doran]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Johnny Doran|url=http://johnkellycapelstreet.ie/project/johnny-doran/|access-date=11 November 2020|website=John Kelly Capel Street|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Pecker Dunne]] (1933–2012), singer from [[County Wexford]], Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.ie/~ronolan/ballad_biogs.html |title=Ballad Biographies of Irish Folk Singers |publisher=Iol.ie |date=7 January 2010}}</ref>
* [[Pecker Dunne]] (1933–2012), singer from [[County Wexford]], Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.ie/~ronolan/ballad_biogs.html |title=Ballad Biographies of Irish Folk Singers |publisher=Iol.ie |date=7 January 2010}}</ref>
* [[Finbar Furey]] (born 1946), Irish folk musician. He is best known for songs such as "[[Campfire in the Dark]]" and "Sweet Sixteen".<ref>{{Cite journal|date=31 August 2013|title=Finbar Furey wins The Hit|url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2013/0831/471434-finbar-furey-wins-the-hit/|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Finbar Furey]] (born 1946), Irish folk musician. He is best known for songs such as "Campfire in the Dark" and "Sweet Sixteen".<ref>{{Cite journal|date=31 August 2013|title=Finbar Furey wins The Hit|url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2013/0831/471434-finbar-furey-wins-the-hit/|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Paddy Keenan]] (born 1950), piper, founding member of the [[Bothy Band]] in the 1970s and a key figure in the transition of Irish traditional music into the world of [[Celtic music|Celtic]]-dominated music<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paddykeenan.com/about.htm|title=About Paddy|date=2002|publisher=PaddyKeenan.com|access-date=16 July 2010|archive-date=18 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418184212/http://paddykeenan.com/about.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Paddy Keenan]] (born 1950), piper, founding member of the [[Bothy Band]] in the 1970s and a key figure in the transition of Irish traditional music into the world of [[Celtic music|Celtic]]-dominated music<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paddykeenan.com/about.htm|title=About Paddy|date=2002|publisher=PaddyKeenan.com|access-date=16 July 2010|archive-date=18 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418184212/http://paddykeenan.com/about.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[John Reilly (singer)|John Reilly]] (1926–1969), [[Traditional Irish Singers|traditional Irish singer]] and [[Traditional Irish singing#Source singers|source of songs]]<ref>{{Citation|last1=Reilly|first1=John|title=[False Lankum, sung by John Reilly, a Traveller, who was camped at Cloongrehan, Cootehall, County Roscommon]|date=26 October 1971|url=https://digital.ucd.ie/view/ivrla:31077|place=Cloongrehan, Cootehall, County Roscommon.|language=English|access-date=12 November 2020|last2=Munnelly|first2=Tom|last3=Galvin|first3=Rónán|last4=Galvin|first4=Rónán}}</ref>
* [[John Reilly (singer)|John Reilly]] (1926–1969), [[Traditional Irish Singers|traditional Irish singer]] and [[Traditional Irish singing#Source singers|source of songs]]<ref>{{Citation|last1=Reilly|first1=John|title=[False Lankum, sung by John Reilly, a Traveller, who was camped at Cloongrehan, Cootehall, County Roscommon]|date=26 October 1971|url=https://digital.ucd.ie/view/ivrla:31077|place=Cloongrehan, Cootehall, County Roscommon.|language=English|access-date=12 November 2020|last2=Munnelly|first2=Tom|last3=Galvin|first3=Rónán|last4=Galvin|first4=Rónán}}</ref>
* [[Mike Ward (singer)|Mike Ward]] (born 1990), English singer and runner up/finalist from ''[[The Voice UK]]''. He has Irish Traveller roots on his father's side and is also distant cousins with [[Shayne Ward]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Katie|date=23 February 2015|title=@BBCTheVoiceUK star @MikeWardUK to become a dad|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/voice-star-mike-ward-become-8701004|access-date=12 November 2020|website=Manchester Evening News|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Mike Ward (singer)|Mike Ward]] (born 1990), English singer and runner up/finalist from ''[[The Voice UK]]''. He has Irish Traveller roots on his father's side and is also distant cousins with [[Shayne Ward]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Katie|date=23 February 2015|title=@BBCTheVoiceUK star @MikeWardUK to become a dad|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/voice-star-mike-ward-become-8701004|access-date=12 November 2020|website=Manchester Evening News|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Shayne Ward]] (born 1984), English singer and former winner of ''[[The X Factor (TV series)|X Factor]]'' , whose parents are Irish Travellers who settled in England<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Katie|date=12 January 2020|title=Music, marriage and baby plans – Shayne Ward's 2020|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/new-music-marriage-baby-plans-17522440|access-date=11 November 2020|website=Manchester Evening News|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Shayne Ward]] (born 1984), English singer and former winner of ''[[The X Factor|X Factor]]'', whose parents are Irish Travellers who settled in England<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Katie|date=12 January 2020|title=Music, marriage and baby plans – Shayne Ward's 2020|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/new-music-marriage-baby-plans-17522440|access-date=11 November 2020|website=Manchester Evening News|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Kathleen Keenan]] irish traveller, (born 1991) From ennis co clare now resides in tuam Galway, Kathleen has being busking all over Ireland where she is best known for her talents, she has performed in liberty hall Dublin with other guests, she also performed in the steeple sessions in dublin with her sister and brother and paddy keenan who is related to Kathleens family. She comes from a very musical talented family who is also well known for there musical talents younger brother [[Davie Keenan]] (born 2000) and older sister [[Mary keenan]] (born 1989), Kathleen is on YouTube as Kathleen Keenan, Kathleen also has an album coming out soon we cant wait, she also has a music page on facebook "Kathleen Keenan Music" give it a look. she's so talented and has performed all over Ireland,


== Athletes==
== Athletes==
* [[Francie Barrett]] (born 1972) represented Ireland at the [[Summer Olympics]] in [[Atlanta]], Georgia in 1996.<ref name="BoxRec">{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref>
* [[Francie Barrett]] (born 1972) represented Ireland at the [[Summer Olympics]] in [[Atlanta]], Georgia in 1996.<ref name="BoxRec">{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref>
* [[Hughie Fury]] (born 1994), professional boxer from [[Greater Manchester]] who won the British [[heavyweight]] title<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 December 2015|title=Boxing – Tonight's stop for the Hughie Fury international express – Romania – Yahoo Sport|url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/boxing-tonights-stop-hughie-fury-international-express-romania-092127472.html|access-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222184841/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/boxing-tonights-stop-hughie-fury-international-express-romania-092127472.html|archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref>
* [[Hughie Fury]] (born 1994), professional boxer from [[Greater Manchester]] who won the British [[heavyweight]] title<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 December 2015|title=Boxing – Tonight's stop for the Hughie Fury international express |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/boxing-tonights-stop-hughie-fury-international-express-romania-092127472.html|access-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222184841/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/boxing-tonights-stop-hughie-fury-international-express-romania-092127472.html|archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref>
* [[Tyson Fury]] (born 1988), professional boxer based in [[Manchester]], England and WBC heavyweight champion<ref name="BoxRec"/>
* [[Tyson Fury]] (born 1988), professional boxer based in [[Morecambe]], England and WBC heavyweight champion<ref name="BoxRec"/>
* [[Michael Gomez]] (born 1977), professional boxer based in Manchester, England, was born to an [[Irish Traveller]] family in [[County Longford]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 April 2013|title=Back on track – Manchester Evening News|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/back-on-track-1181915|access-date=12 November 2020|website=archive.vn|archive-date=21 April 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421075741/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/back-on-track-1181915|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Michael Gomez]] (born 1977), professional boxer based in Manchester, England, was born to an [[Irish Traveller]] family in [[County Longford]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 April 2013|title=Back on track – Manchester Evening News|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/back-on-track-1181915|access-date=12 November 2020|website=archive.vn|archive-date=21 April 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421075741/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/back-on-track-1181915|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Bartley Gorman]] (1944–2002), self declared [[King of the Gypsies|"king" of the gypsies]] and undefeated [[bareknuckle boxing]] champion<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 January 2002|title=Eyewitness: Last great bare-knuckle champion is laid to rest|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/eyewitness-last-great-bare-knuckle-champion-laid-rest-9191383.html|access-date=12 November 2020|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Bartley Gorman]] (1944–2002), self declared [[King of the Gypsies|"king" of the gypsies]] and undefeated [[bareknuckle boxing]] champion<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 January 2002|title=Eyewitness: Last great bare-knuckle champion is laid to rest|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/eyewitness-last-great-bare-knuckle-champion-laid-rest-9191383.html|access-date=12 November 2020|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref>
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*[[Andy Lee (boxer)|Andy Lee]] (born 1984), former WBO [[Middleweight]] world champion<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=24 November 2012|title=Irish middleweight Andy Lee teams up with English trainer Adam Booth|url=http://www.irishcentral.com/sports/irish-middleweight-andy-lee-teams-up-with-english-trainer-adam-booth-180687381-237549911.html|access-date=12 November 2020|website=IrishCentral.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Andy Lee (boxer)|Andy Lee]] (born 1984), former WBO [[Middleweight]] world champion<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=24 November 2012|title=Irish middleweight Andy Lee teams up with English trainer Adam Booth|url=http://www.irishcentral.com/sports/irish-middleweight-andy-lee-teams-up-with-english-trainer-adam-booth-180687381-237549911.html|access-date=12 November 2020|website=IrishCentral.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[John Joe Nevin]] (born 1988), boxer, Irish International, two-time Olympian, and a London 2012 silver medalist<ref name="BoxRec"/>
* [[John Joe Nevin]] (born 1988), boxer, Irish International, two-time Olympian, and a London 2012 silver medalist<ref name="BoxRec"/>
* [[John O'Donnell (boxer)|John O'Donnell]] (born 1985), boxer<ref name=":0" />
* [[John O'Donnell (boxer)|John O'Donnell]] (born 1985), boxer<ref name=":0" />
[[Martin Keenan]] (born 1993) From ennis co clare is an Irish, international world champion boxer.


== Cinema, television, theatre==
== Cinema, television, theatre==
* [[Michael Collins (Irish actor)|Michael Collins]], actor (''[[King of the Travellers]]'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thejournal.ie/|title=TheJournal.ie|website=TheJournal.ie|language=en|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref>
* [[Michael Collins (Irish actor)|Michael Collins]], actor (''[[King of the Travellers]]'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thejournal.ie/|title=TheJournal.ie|website=TheJournal.ie|language=en|access-date=5 December 2019}}</ref>
* [[Sean Connery]] (1930–2020), Scottish actor. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James in seven [[Bond films]]. Research revealed his paternal great-grandparents were Irish Travellers from [[County Wexford, Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Connery's Wexford roots are revealed|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/goreyguardian/news/connerys-wexford-roots-are-revealed-27272903.html|access-date=2021-05-15|website=independent|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Sean Connery]] (1930–2020), Scottish actor. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James in seven [[Bond films]]. Research revealed his paternal great-grandparents were Irish Travellers from [[County Wexford, Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Connery's Wexford roots are revealed|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/goreyguardian/news/connerys-wexford-roots-are-revealed-27272903.html|access-date=2021-05-15|website=independent|date=December 2005 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[John Connors (actor)|John Connors]] (born 1990), actor, screen writer, documentary film-maker and human rights activist (''[[Love/Hate (TV series)|Love/Hate]]'' )<ref>{{Cite web|title='I have a love-hate relationship with acting' – John Connors|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/i-have-a-love-hate-relationship-with-acting-john-connors-38990453.html|access-date=12 November 2020|website=independent|language=en}}</ref>
* [[John Connors (actor)|John Connors]] (born 1990), actor, screen writer, documentary film-maker and human rights activist (''[[Love/Hate (TV series)|Love/Hate]]'' )<ref>{{Cite web|title='I have a love-hate relationship with acting' – John Connors|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/i-have-a-love-hate-relationship-with-acting-john-connors-38990453.html|access-date=12 November 2020|website=independent|date=26 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Paddy Doherty (television personality)|Patrick "Paddy" Doherty]] (born 1959), former [[Bare-knuckle boxing|bare-knuckle boxer]]. He is best known as one of the interviewed Irish Travelers in ''[[My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding]]'' and the winner of ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 2011 (UK)|Celebrity Big Brother 2011]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Celebrity Big Brother' star Paddy Doherty says he 'considered suicide' over pain of prostate cancer|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/celebrity-big-brother-star-paddy-doherty-says-considered-suicide-pain-prostate-cancer-122515190.html|access-date=12 November 2020|website=uk.news.yahoo.com|language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Paddy Doherty (television personality)|Patrick "Paddy" Doherty]] (born 1959), former [[Bare-knuckle boxing|bare-knuckle boxer]]. He is best known as one of the interviewed Irish Travelers in ''[[My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding]]'' and the winner of ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 2011 (UK)|Celebrity Big Brother 2011]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Celebrity Big Brother' star Paddy Doherty says he 'considered suicide' over pain of prostate cancer|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/celebrity-big-brother-star-paddy-doherty-says-considered-suicide-pain-prostate-cancer-122515190.html|access-date=12 November 2020|website=uk.news.yahoo.com|date=11 March 2019 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Hughie Maughan]], runner-up of ''[[Big Brother 17 (UK)|Big Brother 17]]'', contestant on the Irish ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Irish TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''<ref>{{Cite web|last=McGowan|first=Sharon|date=20 October 2017|title=Hughie Maughan to launch his own fake tan after Dancing With The Stars disaster|url=http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/hughie-maughan-launching-fake-tan-11377908|access-date=12 November 2020|website=Irish Mirror|language=en}}</ref> he also partook in [[First Dates (Irish TV series)|First dates ireland]]
* [[Hughie Maughan]], runner-up of ''[[Big Brother 17 (UK)|Big Brother 17]]'', contestant on the Irish ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Irish TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''<ref>{{Cite web|last=McGowan|first=Sharon|date=20 October 2017|title=Hughie Maughan to launch his own fake tan after Dancing With The Stars disaster|url=http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/hughie-maughan-launching-fake-tan-11377908|access-date=12 November 2020|website=Irish Mirror|language=en}}</ref> he also partook in [[First Dates (Irish TV series)|First dates ireland]]
* [[Rosaleen McDonagh]], playwright<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rosaleen McDonagh – First Traveller elected to Aosdána Pavee Point|url=https://www.paveepoint.ie/rosaleen-mcdonagh-first-traveller-elected-to-aosdana/|access-date=16 November 2020|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Rosaleen McDonagh]], playwright<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rosaleen McDonagh – First Traveller elected to Aosdána Pavee Point|date=5 May 2017 |url=https://www.paveepoint.ie/rosaleen-mcdonagh-first-traveller-elected-to-aosdana/|access-date=16 November 2020|language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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This is a list of Irish Travellers in the arts, politics and sport.

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Musicians

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Athletes

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References

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  2. ^ "Daughter begs for return of mother's body – buried in mass grave after 27 years in Magdalene asylum". mirror.co.uk. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
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  4. ^ "Traveller Activist Nan Joyce". RTÉ Archives. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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  23. ^ "'I have a love-hate relationship with acting' – John Connors". independent. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  24. ^ "'Celebrity Big Brother' star Paddy Doherty says he 'considered suicide' over pain of prostate cancer". uk.news.yahoo.com. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
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