Kathy Masterson | Changing Ireland

About The Author

The newest member of the Changing Ireland team, Kathy hails from Dublin but has been living in Co Clare for more than a decade. She has worked in regional newspapers in Limerick, Wexford, Kildare and Dublin; her work has also featured in several national newspapers and magazines. She is most proud of the fact that she has travelled to all 32 counties of Ireland, and once drove a Formula 3 racing car around Mondello.

SVP sees budget impact on families, students, carers, people with disabilities and homeless people

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Oct 14, 2022 | Funding

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) says that while there are some welcome aspects to Budget 2023, the one-off measures won’t stem a rise in poverty.

Irish Traveller Movement welcomes plan to see five times more Travellers enter third level

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Oct 13, 2022 | Funding

– However, only “paltry increase” in funds for Traveller and Roma accommodation

€12.5 million funding boost for 600 community centres

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Oct 12, 2022 | Funding

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced funding of over €12.5 million for the upgrade and development of almost 600 Community Centres nationwide.

“Clare is not Alaska” – report highlights lack of access to services in rural Ireland

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Oct 6, 2022 | Inclusion

NATIONAL policy is making rural poverty worse, according to a recent study on poverty and social exclusion in Co Clare.

A smashing time promised at Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Oct 5, 2022 | Events

AS HUMAN rights in many parts of the world continue to be threatened, the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival is set to celebrate those who defend the rights of all global citizens.

Author: Kathy Masterson