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RTE Arena on hair and identity in Traveller Culture

A remarkable new online exhibition offers a unique insight into the role that hair plays in Traveller culture in Ireland - artist Breda Mayock, photographer Orla Sloyan. Annie Lawrence of the Mayo Traveller Support group and Breda Mayock talk to RTÉ Arena above. 

Crown - Hair And Identity in Traveller Culture, features a group of girls and women from Mayo - you can view the exhibition online here. 

Listen to RTÉ Arena live nightly from Mon-Fri on RTÉ Radio 1 from 7pm - or listen back here. 

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