Ten Years From Carrickmines

On October 10th, 2015, a fire tore through a halting site in Carrickmines, claiming ten lives — five of them children and one unborn child. The tragedy shocked the nation, exposed long-standing inequalities, and calls for change in Traveller accommodation and safety.A decade later, how much has really changed? Or do those calls remain since one of Ireland’s darkest mornings.In today’s episode, Ciara revisits the events of that night with journalist Tessa Ndjonkou, retracing the timeline of the fire and the lives it altered forever.Later, Bernard Joyce, Director of the Irish Traveller Movement, joins to reflect on what progress has been made and where we still fall short.From persistent housing failures to political inaction, Bernard argues that too many Traveller families remain at risk in unsafe or unsuitable conditions.Ten years after Carrickmines, we ask: what lessons were truly learned — and could it happen again?Any thoughts or questions on today’s episode? Email us at [email protected].