Helena Power

Irish Traveller Woman
Human Rights Activist
Mother 💕

[Women for Election @women4election]

Listening to @Love1solidarity inspiring speech on the need for more mental health support for the Traveller community.

We need to see Traveller women elected to all our chambers and their mental health must come first 🗳️

@TravellersMH @NTWFIRL @itmtrav

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

Will you be standing with us at our Dail today @12pm

@itmtrav
@KTCM16
@PaveePoint
@NTWFIRL
@TravellersMH

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

If you're in the Ballymun area tonight, drop in to the @axisBallymun for this event. Promises to be a great night! Delighted to see local Kilkenny Traveller Caitlin Donovan involved.
@KTCM16
@itmtrav
@PaveePoint
@NTWFIRL
@Mincerpolitics

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

Thank you, Alan, for creating the space for Pat, Michelle, and Bernie to be able to speak so courageously and dignified surrounded by compassion and genuine human kindness you showed from the start of the process right throughout.

@AlanBradders

[Alan Bradley @AlanBradders]

Thank you to everyone who supported #Patrick , his parents Pat & Michelle, and Bernie last night. 'Patrick A Young Traveller Lost' is available now on the @RTEplayer https://t.co/7WsZtWT3Mi @Alleycatstv

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

We need to see everyone come together for this! 5th of December @12pm.

Please show your solidarity by being there.

[ExchangeHouseIreland @ExchangeHouseIr]

Traveller Mental Health is a Human Right.

Join us on 5th December @12pm outside the Dail to call on Government to Implement the National Traveller Mental Health Strategy

#HumanRights #MentalHealth #Travellers

[HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) @NOSPIreland]

#Patrick – A Young Traveller Lost on @RTEOne.

A powerful account of young #Travellers lives lost. If you, or someone you know needs support tonight – or any night – reach out.
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention

[Katie 🍉 @katie_deegan_]

The points made by @Power9Helena are crucial, I really hope government are listening!

My first time meeting Helena was when she addressed the Dáil for @women4election IWD event and she had me inspired, unreal work Helena 🙏🏻 #Patrick

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

@katie_deegan_ @women4election Thankyou Katie ❤️

[President of Ireland @PresidentIRL]

The film examines the alarmingly high suicide rates among the Irish Traveller community through the deeply personal story of 12-year-old Patrick McDonagh from Finglas, who died by suicide last year. You can read the President's full statement at https://t.co/f49LLdXdhx

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

Listen to the Ray D'Arcy show at 3 pm to hear Bernie Power, and I speak around the documentary that has been shown tonight on RTE One.

@RTERayDarcyShow
@RTEOne
@KTCM16

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

@1mungy Thanks Stephen

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

So unbelievably proud 🙌

[RTÉ One @RTEOne]

“I had to reach out and ask for help. And I glad I did”

This powerful documentary explores the issue of high suicide rates among the Irish Traveller community.

#Patrick – A Young Traveller Lost | Monday | 9.35pm

[Irish Traveller Movement @itmtrav]

We stand firmly opposed to all forms of discrimination and racism. The actions those involved in yesterday violence in Dublin, does not represent the Irish people.

[Irish Traveller Movement @itmtrav]

We we're so honoured to attend the preview of a young Traveller boy. This will be aired on RTE Monday @ 9.30pm. An emotional & heartbreaking story told by his Loving parents. We we're all brought to tears as Patricks beautiful life ended abruptly.

[Pavee Point @PaveePoint]

Delighted to have our case study in this #CommunityInclusionGuide

[Martin (Beanz) Warde @martinbeanz]

The project has 8 members of the Traveller community with desires to get more opportunities in public speaking, performing, theatre, panel discussions, acting, and activism. The project will arrange mentorship, guidance, workshops,and access to festivals and events/shows.

[Martin (Beanz) Warde @martinbeanz]

The importance of not pulling the ladder up behind you.
This year at Electric picnic,I wanted to focus on other Traveller Voices getting heard.Myself and @naoisen started a project aiming to get Travellers access to festivals and events,EP was the start.
Supported by @creativeirl

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

Emma you are truly a inspiration ❤️

[Helena Power @Power9Helena]

Had a fantastic day yesterday at #EP a pinch me moment for definite sharing a stage with these brilliant people @MiriamOCal @stephenkinsella @donie & Aoife Grace Moore so much to @martinbeanz & @naoisen for the opportunity.

[Miriam O'Callaghan @MiriamOCal]

Sometimes the sun shines&the stars align ⁦@EPfestival⁩ and on my annual Brunch @Mindfield @Leviathan panel you get the v best guests full of craic- @donie Aoife Grace Moore ⁦@stephenkinsella⁩ @power9helena all orchestrated by the powerhouse that is ⁦@naoisen⁩