Pádraig Nally: Community Reactions to Offensive Comments on RIP.ie Following His Passing
Pavee Point, a Traveller and Roma advocacy group, condemned racist comments posted on RIP.ie in the condolence section for Pádraig Nally, who passed away recently. Nally, known for shooting an intruder at his Co Mayo farm two decades ago, has been portrayed as a hero, sparking division within the Traveller and settled communities. Pavee Point’s Martin Collins emphasized the need for closure and criticized online platforms for inadequate content moderation. Funeral director Vincent Cummins noted the prompt removal of the condolence link following complaints about inappropriate comments.