Traveller woman accuses priest of refusing her entry to First Communion mass because of her dress

[barryqwalsh]

The angry woman was attempting to gain entry into Ennistymon in Co Clare and claimed that the priest would not allow her to enter because of her short skirt.

The woman is heard on video accusing the priest of “discrimination big time against the Traveller women”.

She said other female churchgoers were wearing skirts of similar lengths to hers.

Traveller woman accuses priest of refusing her entry to First Communion mass because of how she was dressed - Independent.ie

 

[pismoe]

gypsies ehh ??

 

[Avatar4321]

Maybe they should respect the sanctity of the Church they supposedly believe in. Crazy idea.

 

[Mr. H.]

gypsies ehh ??

Hey- I'm 1/4 Gypsy, your racist fuck.

 

[pismoe]

so you are 1 quarter Gypsie , big deal , I'm 100 percent native American MisterH !!

 

[Blackrook]

What's she going to do? File a lawsuit? This story is a waste of bandwidth.

 

[barryqwalsh]

Travellers are an indigenous minority who, historical sources confirm, have been part of Irish society for centuries. Travellers long shared history, cultural values, language, customs and traditions make them a self-defined group, and one which is recognisable and distinct. Their culture and way of life, of which nomadism is an important factor, distinguishes them from the sedentary (settled) population.

There are an estimated 25,000 Travellers in Ireland, making up more than 4,485 Traveller families. This constitutes approximately 0.5% of the total national population. It is estimated that an additional 15,000 Irish Travellers live in Britain, with a further 10,000 Travellers of Irish descent living in the United States of America.


ITM - About Irish Travellers

 

[Blackrook]

All churches have dress codes. The Catholic Church is probably one of the most lax, because you don't need to wear a suit or a dress. You can come with T-shirts and jeans and sneakers. This lady could always come back with a more appropriate dress.