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Incredible Pictures Reveal Life For Thousands Of Irish Traveller Families

Incredible Pictures Reveal Life For Thousands Of Irish Traveller Families

Granted unprecedented access.

Josh Teal

Josh Teal

A photographer has captured the lives of a younger clan of an Irish traveller family in these amazing black and white pictures.

Jamie Johnson was granted in-depth access to the private Irish traveller community at Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival last October.

Image: Jamie Johnson

Image: Jamie Johnson

They show the young girls smoking fake cigarettes and the lads playing with plastic guns, amongst other activities.

Jamie explained that the community were "very proud" of their faith and family life.

That family life can be glimpsed in the images of babies bathing in washing up bowls and young daughters posing with their mother.

Image: Jamie Johnson

It is estimated that are 25,000 travellers in Ireland. The annual fair attracts members of the community throughout the country and even parts of Europe.

Image: Jamie Johnson

Image: Jamie Johnson

Members of the community from throughout the country and from across Europe come to the annual fair to trade puppies and horses.

Jamie told Mail Online: "They hope to find good husbands for their daughters in their community to carry on travellers traditions.

Image: Jamie Johnson

"This warm generous family-orientated community seeks good lives for their children, and has great hopes for their community.

"They seek equality and hope to rid of for the next generation of the extreme prejudice that has faced theirs."

You can see more of Jamie's work right here.

Featured Image Credit: Jamie Johnson

Topics: Ireland