Gypsy empire : uncovering the hidden world of Ireland's Travellers

Irish Travellers have never enjoyed a higher profile, at home and abroad, for good reasons and bad. On the one hand are the positive stories like the success of boxers such as John Joe Nevin and Tyson Fury, the popularity of __Big Fat Gypsy Wedding__ and Paddy Doherty's victory on __Celebrity Big Brother__. On the other are controversial news stories such as the Dale Farm stand-off and the recent convictions for slavery. __Gypsy Empire__ delves into the heart of Traveller life, focusing on three aspects that have coloured perceptions of Travellers among the wider community: family feuds, bare-knuckle fights and trading. Many Irish Travellers are driven by the need to prove their status among their own, a powerful instinct epitomised by those who engage in brutal bare-knuckle fights. These bouts are fuelled by family feuds which sometimes erupt in vicious acts of violence. We meet many colourful characters, among them some of the world's most prolific and gifted criminals, their self-reliance providing an edge over other crime gangs. This is a golden era for the Traveller clans which are expanding and growing like never before. __Gypsy Empire__ takes the reader inside the hidden world of Irish Travellers. [this Book] Delves Into The Heart Of Traveller Life, Focusingf On Three Aspects That Have Coloured Perceptions Of Travellers Among The Wider Community: Family Feuds, Bare-knuckle Fights And Trading. Many Irish Travellers Are Driven By The Need To Prove Their Status Maong Their Own, A Powerful Instinct Epitomized By Those Who Engage In Brutal, Bare-knuckle Fights. These Bouts Are Fuelled By Family Feuds Which Sometimes Erupt In Vicious Acts Of Violence. ...--back Cover. Introduction -- The Feuds (1. Kingdom Of Fear ; 2. Cut Down In London Town ; 3. No Soothing Words ; 4. Circles Of Hate ; 5. 'i Can't Hit A Stop Buttom' ; 6. Mullingar Mayhem) -- The Fighters (7. Fighting For Jesus ; 8. It's Showtime ; 9. The Bare-knuckle Dynasties ; 10. The Mighty Quinn ; 11. Unfinished Business ; 12. The Road To Glory) -- The Traveller Traders (13. Home Sweet Home ; 14. The Wizards Of Oz ; 15. Black Gold ; 16. Rhino Hunting ; 17. The Battle Of Dale Farm ; 18. The Slavers) -- Epilogue. Eamon Dillon. Irish Travellers have never enjoyed a higher profile, at home and abroad, for good reasons and bad. This book delves into the heart of Traveller life, focusing on three aspects that have coloured perceptions of Travellers among the wider community: family feuds, bare-knuckle fights and trading.