Irish Travellers - Religion

Religion

Travellers have a distinctive approach to religion; the vast majority are Roman Catholics with particular attention paid to issues of healing. They have been known to follow a strict ethos called 'The Travellers Code' that dictates their moral beliefs and can influence their actions.

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