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Kerry Cuskelly

@kerrycuskelly.bsky.social
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CEO @ Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service | Adjunct Assistant Professor Dept. of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University #SocialWork | #HumanRights | #Diversity and #Inclusion | #SocialJustice | #Addthe10th | 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
If you're part of an organisation that wants to host an event, reach out: every conversation matters. #TravellerRoadToHopeAndChange #TravellerMentalHealth 4/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Exchange House Ireland launch the campaign alongside Pavee Point, the Traveller Counselling Service and National Office for Suicide Prevention on World Suicide Prevention Day 🎗️ 3/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This campaign, now in its 3rd year, puts #Traveller voices at the centre of the conversation on mental health. Local events run across Ireland until 8 October, ending with our National Traveller Mental Health Day gathering in Knock, Co. Mayo 2/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today we launched Traveller Road to Hope and Change 2026 🎗️ www.rte.ie/news/munster... Suicide rates in the Traveller community are around 10x higher than the general population. That's not just a statistic: it's families and friends carrying pain in silence 1/
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Campaign launched to improve mental health of Travellers
A national campaign has been launched in Cork to improve mental health and prevent suicide among Travellers.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Happy #DublinPRIDE 2026! We had an absolute ball at today’s Pride celebrations in Dublin. It was so nice seeing so many people and groups out and about celebrating diversity!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 #TravellerRights #lgbtiq🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
📣Do you know someone who’s worked hard and achieved something amazing in their #education or completed their #Apprenticeship? 
🎉Nominate them today for the National #Traveller Educational Achievement Awards 2026! 👉15th October 2026, 1:30–5 pm, Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin 8,
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Exchange House Ireland provides free, confidential, frontline Traveller-specific services across the lifespan including targeted addiction services. Contact us, we’re here to help #Connectwithus #Recovery #Talkwithus 2/.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Recent RTE coverage of new research from @tcddublin.bsky.social on #Traveller substance abuse shows that the Traveller community experience worse outcomes than the general population, worse access to services and much higher levels of drug related harms. 1/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
➡️ For more details on how to apply, click the link! www.exchangehouse.ie/posv_pmhf_26... 4/.
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Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
💚💚The Thriving Together programme is a community-led mental health initiative designed to improve mental health outcomes for Traveller children, young people, and families by fostering resilience through peer-led support and crisis intervention. 3/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
👉Exchange House Ireland are now recruiting 6 Part-time Peer Mental Health Facilitators (PMHF). 👉The Programme Thriving Together- A youth Mental Health Programme supporting young members of the Traveller Community. 2/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
COME WORK WITH Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service in Laois, Limerick and Louth!!! 💚Do you want to support rights-based Traveller youth mental health services? 💚Do you want to support culturally competent and community-led response to the mental health crisis among young Travellers?1/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
#Palestine #EndGenocide #EndApartheid #EndOccupation
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Only a few hours to go until this #WorldSocialWork day #Palestine solidarity webinar. If you want to join, you need to register here www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985407056... A phenomenal line-up of speakers, all details are on the eventbrite page.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
www.eventbrite.com/e/uniting-so...
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
www.eventbrite.ie/e/uniting-so...
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Uniting social workers in our collective responsibility to Palestine
Global social work webinar to mark World Social Work Day, to discuss social work responsibility to co-building hope and future in Palestine
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
World #SocialWork Day online event, solidarity with #Palestine. Register here www.eventbrite.ie/e/uniting-so...
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
The survey is short, confidential and easy to complete. Your voice matters. Have your say. 👉 Take part here: lnkd.in/d7mjtdiT 3/
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LinkedIn
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Your feedback will help shape our next Strategic Plan, influencing the supports, programmes and opportunities available in the years ahead. ✨ What’s working well? ✨ What needs to change? ✨ What would make services better for young people in the Traveller community? 2/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
📣Calling Young People from the Traveller Community. Are you a young person who has used Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service, or knows about our services? We’re planning for the future and we want to make sure young people’s voices are at the centre of it 1/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The survey is quick, confidential, and your feedback will make a real difference. 👉 Take part here: forms.gle/FciELyPFPmHK... Thank you for helping us build stronger services, together. 3/
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Exchange House Ireland General Community Survey
Exchange House Ireland is developing a new 5-year strategic plan. Your feedback will help shape our priorities, services and how we support individuals and communities. Your responses are anonymous.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Your input will directly shape our next Strategic Plan, helping us strengthen our supports, improve accessibility, and better meet the needs of the communities we serve. 💬 Tell us what’s working well 💡 Share your ideas for improvement 🤝 Help us plan for the future 2/
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Exchange House Ireland General Community Survey
Exchange House Ireland is developing a new 5-year strategic plan. Your feedback will help shape our priorities, services and how we support individuals and communities. Your responses are anonymous.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
📢 We Want to Hear From You! At Exchange House Ireland, your voice matters. Have you used our services? Or do you know someone who has? We’re inviting you to take part in a short online survey to share your feedback and experiences. 1/
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 26/02/2026
Applications for the Sanctuary Scholarship is now open! The online application form for this scholarship is now live and the deadline to submit this form is 5pm on Friday 20th of March 2026. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/edi/excellen...
The image is a poster from Maynooth University announcing that the MU Sanctuary Scholarship is now open. The poster includes details on eligibility, such as international protection applicants and refugees in Ireland who lack state support for studies. Supports include a fee waiver, up to €5,000 stipend, laptop funding, and access to the MU Access Programme. Application instructions are provided, and the closing date is 5 pm, Friday, 20th March. The background is teal, with colorful text and icons symbolizing learning and support.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Are you critically-minded and ethically-minded, do you view social work as political? This open position for a Professor of #SocialWork #PolicyPractice in @maynoothuniversity.ie might be of interest 👇 universityvacancies.com/maynooth-uni...
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Professor (B) of Social Work: Policy-Practice, Permanent, Department of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University | University Vacancies Ireland
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
@cianoconcubhair.bsky.social in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social “As currently drafted, the bill would continue to allow gardaí to hide behind the absence of data to dispute well-evidenced findings of racial profiling and racist policing practices. The question must be asked: why?” Article below👇
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New Garda powers bill could conceal abuses
Gardaí can consistently deny racial profiling because there is no data on who is stopped and searched — but the new powers bill doesn't allow this data to be collected. Why, asks Cian Ó Concubhair
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Music is good for the soul! Check out this wonderful video describing Bodrán and Boogie, a collaboration between Music Network Ireland and Exchange House Ireland Youth service. The young people were fantastic and should be so proud of themselves 👏👏👏 youtu.be/6sUSJyXMsr8?...
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Bodhrán and Boogie - Music Network & Exchange House Ireland
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
www.limerickleader.ie/news/educati...
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'An emotional rollercoaster' - Limerick Traveller woman after graduating from UL
Margaret O'Brien was one of 13 traveller women who graduated with degrees from the University of Limerick this week, a huge milestone for the travelling community in Ireland
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Am I going completely insane? www.thejournal.ie/readme/surre...
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Surrealing in the Years: We're entering a new era of lawlessness. Don't expect much help from our leaders
Am I going completely insane?
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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
📣Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced €3M for #mentalhealthresearch. HRB will award €1M to @maynoothuniversity.ie to establish a Collaborative Research Network in #MentalHealth & €2M to support 10 new mental health research projects. Read more: www.hrb.ie/hrb/minister...
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 08/01/2026
The first all-island mental health collaborative research network – CO-PRIME – has been set up to help combat mental ill health in a more coordinated way right across Ireland and will be headed up by MU's Prof Sinead McGilloway. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
A woman with short, auburn hair smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a navy blazer over a dark top and a pendant necklace. The background is blurred greenery.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
This scoping review examines how enablers of family recovery are offered by mental health services. Link to full Open Access article: academic.oup.com/bjsw/advance... #MentalHealth #SharingTheVision #CoProduction #Partnership #RelationshipsMatter #RecoveryMatters 2/
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Examining the existing knowledge base for enablers of family recovery in mental health: A scoping review
This article examines the topic of what helps families in their own recovery journey where someone they support is using mental health services and focuses
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
For those interested in #mentalhealth #familyrecovery and the power of genuine partnerships, this new British Journal of Social Work article might be of interest. Examining the existing knowledge base for enablers of family recovery in mental health: A scoping review 1/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
This scoping review examines how enablers of family recovery are offered by mental health services. Link to full Open Access article: academic.oup.com/bjsw/advance... #MentalHealth #SharingTheVision #CoProduction #Partnership #RelationshipsMatter #RecoveryMatters
academic.oup.com
Examining the existing knowledge base for enablers of family recovery in mental health: A scoping review
This article examines the topic of what helps families in their own recovery journey where someone they support is using mental health services and focuses
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
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Woman would be alive if partner was listened to - family
The family of a woman killed by her partner while he was suffering a relapse of a schizoaffective disorder have said they believe she would be alive today if her partner had been properly listened to.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Preventing another tragedy like this requires values-driven political leadership that focuses on prevention and early intervention, sustained investment, and a willingness to genuinely rethink how mental health care is organised and delivered here. www.facebook.com/share/v/1BoZ... 4/
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Redirecting...
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Frontline professionals want to do this work well but systems must be designed to support listening, flexibility and shared responsibility, not constrain them. 3/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
This means investing in systems that prioritise relationship-based, continuity-focused care, support professionals to work in humane, person-centred, relational ways, enable trust, collaboration and compromise across disciplines, and remain open to change when current approaches are not working 2/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The Maud Coffey tragedy must be a turning point for mental health policy in Ireland. When warnings are raised, when distress is visible, and when loved ones ask for help, our systems must be capable of listening, responding and adapting. 1/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Killings, abductions and violence across Nigeria, IASW Statement: We stand with our colleagues in the IFSW Africa Region and with the people of Nigeria & support the call for strong and immediate action from the African Union and the United Nations www.iasw.ie/Nigerian_Abu...
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
💚#JobFairy💚 If you would like to help us implement our brand new Thriving Together Youth #MentalHealth Service, have a look at the open postings for project coordinator www.exchangehouse.ie/posv_ttprol2... and clinical lead www.exchangehouse.ie/posv_ttclinl..., closing date for both posts Dec 5th 3/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
📣External consultancy📣 If you would like to help us develop our next strategic plan, have a look at our open tender here www.exchangehouse.ie/tend_sp25.php , closing date November 21st 2/
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Would you like to work with Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service? Then please check out these current opportunities below!⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ #GrowWithUs #LearnWithUs #ConnectWithUs #TalkWithUs 1/
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
More than 80 people killed by the IDF overnight in Gaza, including many children. This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
#ReadingforPleasure #KidLitIrl #LoveLibraries #LoveReading
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
#PresidentialElection2025 #Aras2025
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
#Refused #Thisiswhattherulingclassdecidedwillbenormal
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The Tonight Show @tonightvmtv.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🗣️ "We utterly failed to build public housing on public land." – Catherine Connolly #TonightVMTV
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Please share with your network to help us find someone passionate about equality and inclusion. 💛 #Community #TravellerCommunity #JobFairy #CareersWithImpact #GrowWithUs #LearnWithUs #TalkWithUs #ConnectWithUs Find out more here ➡️ www.exchangehouse.ie/posv_oo_2025... 3/.
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