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Oein DeBhairduin on Traveller Pride, folklore, and cake bread
Author, activist and educator Oein DeBharduin spoke with Sínann Fetherston about the importance of celebrating Traveller Pride and the traditions he holds dear. "I didn't want to write a book about Travellers," says author Oein DeBhairduin, "because I thought that's what Travellers had to do; we were forced into a corner and had to write about ourselves." Instead, the activist and educator created a series of books capturing the spoken word stories passed down through generations of his family and community. "The larger community are largely ignorant of the stories," he explains, "which is such a loss because a lot of our stories are about origin myths." Across Ireland, for example, many people associate robins with departed loved ones (I myself think of my grandad every time I see one), but not many know why these red-breasted birds are seen as spiritual messengers. "If you don't know the story, you've lost that connection," he insists. "Thankfully, we're one of the people that kept that story." DeBhairduin's book, Why The Moon Travels, delves into 20 tales rooted in the oral tradition, while Twiggy Woman looks at some of the more ghostly folktales, and Weaves shares stories inspired by the eight festivals in the wheel of the year. The full story of the spideog can be found in Weaves, but he kindly shared the following message to briefly explain the spiritual status of robins: "One Samhain in the Inagh valley, an old woman was mourning the loss of a great love, her grief summoned the curiosity of a robin—the Spideog. The bird, so touched by her grief, set out to find her departed beloved. It traveled through all sorts of haunted landscapes and went to the island of Teach Doinn, where the dead are said to dwell. "After much effort, there, it found the spirit and carried his whispered message, a part of his very essence, back to the living. The old woman on meeting the robin again, felt the presence of her loved one and knew the message in her heart, and from that day and every day since the Spideog has being a sacred bridge between worlds." Irish Travellers, or Mincéirí, are known for their rich culture of music, craft, trading, family, songs and, of course, storytelling. With most of these stories being passed down orally, they have likely changed and developed over the years, but DeBhairduin insists that only adds to the magic. "Stories grow and change," he muses. "If I told you a story and you told me the exact same story back, you haven't embraced it, you've just dictated it." When we speak, DeBhairduin is Cork-bound, set to take part in an event as part of Traveller Pride Week - a time dedicated to celebrating the culture and heritage of his community. Officially recognised as a distinct ethnic minority group in Ireland in 2017, DeBhairduin says that he hopes that the Mincéirí can be better understood through celebrations like Traveller Pride, and conversations can become more varied. "Can we have a conversation about beauty? Can we have a conversation about our strengths, and connection, and resilience? And fun! I think that's really important, otherwise, we're always on that campaign block rather than sharing the joy in life." Overall, the author says that Traveller Pride is a wonderful time to embrace and celebrate his community ("With all the sweetness and sourness in the world, isn't it just great to be who we are together), but also a great time to whip up some griddle bread, better known as cake bread. "When we make bread, we rarely make it for ourselves," he explains. "It's about breaking bread, and sharing bread, and coming together." "The idea is that when people come, you feed them," he continues. "It's such a simple thing and such an Irish thing, but it's really observed in our community. This is the bread that our ancestors made, and this is the way they made it." With initiatives like Traveller Pride, DeBhairduin hopes to see a revival of Mincéirí traditions, and insists that everything from herbalism and metal crafts, to the functional and fashionable beady pockets, can be embraced in 2025. "Often people think of tinkers and they only ever discuss men, but we have a history of women who, believe it or not, could pick up a hammer," he deadpans. "There's a revival now around copper work where women are creating pieces of art that can be sold, or exchanged, or can just be a celebration of this skill that largely fell away." Rings made from spoons, and homemade beady pockets - a type of flat handbag that ties around the waist - are just two examples of traditions that can be embraced today because, as Oein correctly points out, "in the modern world, most women are still struggling for pockets". When it comes to the younger generations, the advocate and co-founder of LGBT Tara, says that social media has become a fantastic way to share insights into different types of lives and experiences. "When people think of Travellers, they think of extreme poverty or they think of this 1950s version of people, this real stereotype," he says. "People talk about us in a retrospective way, but we're contemporary people living contemporary lives. All communities have grown and changed." DeBhairduin hopes the wider community will take part in the variety of events happening as part of Traveller Pride this week - you can see the full programme at Traveller Pride Week 2025. "This is a shared celebration for us all to connect," he insists. "I would love to see it extended to at least a month and become a part of the culture calendar." Additionally, he hopes that seasonal traditions like May Day (tying ribbons to hawthorn bushes on 1 May), and the Mummers (a group of masked individuals visiting homes to perform songs, dances, and skits at Christmas time) can continue to reemerge across the country.
India Today
27-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Borana Weaves lists at 13% premium: Should you hold or book profit?
Borana Weaves made its stock market debut on Tuesday with a strong start, listing at Rs 243 on both the BSE and NSE. This was 12.5% higher than its issue price of Rs 216 per after listing, the share price continued to rise. As of 10:55 am, the stock was trading at Rs 255.10, showing a gain of 18.10%.advertisementThe company's initial public offering (IPO) had received strong interest from investors, and this was reflected in the stock's performance on listing YOU HOLD OR BOOK PROFIT? After the strong listing, investors are now wondering whether to hold the stock or book Garg from Lemonn Markets Desk said, "While short-term investors may consider booking profits following the robust listing performance, long-term investors are advised to adopt a wait-and-watch approach. Close monitoring of the company's execution capabilities and progress on expansion plans will be key before taking a long-term position."Even though the stock opened higher, the listing was slightly below what many in the market had expected. The grey market premium (GMP) had been showing a possible listing gain of 20-22%, with the premium standing at Rs 43-45 before the listing. In fact, on the first day of bidding, the GMP had touched Rs 60, showing very strong IPO saw a very high level of subscription. It was subscribed 147.85 times overall. Retail investors subscribed 200.50 times. Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) subscribed 237.41 times, while Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) subscribed 85.53 Weaves planned to raise Rs 144.89 crore by issuing 67 lakh new shares. Even before the IPO was opened to the public, the company had collected Rs 65.20 crore from anchor investors. The price band for the IPO was fixed between Rs 205 and Rs 216 per the subscription period, the IPO received bids for 54,54,99,303 shares, though only 36,89,457 shares were available. This means the total bids were worth nearly Rs 11,782.78 crore, which shows the high level of interest among Weaves was set up in 2020. The company makes unbleached synthetic grey fabric. This fabric is a base material used in several industries, especially in clothing, traditional textiles, and home dcor. The fabric is later dyed or printed as per the needs of Capital Advisors was the lead manager for the IPO. Kfin Technologies worked as the registrar and handled the application and allotment process.(Disclaimer: The views, opinions, recommendations, and suggestions expressed by experts/brokerages in this article are their own and do not reflect the views of the India Today Group. It is advisable to consult a qualified broker or financial advisor before making any actual investment or trading choices.)
India Today
27-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Borana Weaves share price: Stock extends gains after listing at 13% premium
Shares of Borana Weaves made a steady debut on Dalal Street today, opening at Rs 243 on both the BSE and NSE. This is 12.50% higher than its issue price of Rs 216 per listing, the stock continued to rise. At 10:55 am, Borana Weaves was trading at Rs 255.10, up 18.10% from its issue the listing price was above the issue price, it was slightly lower than what many expected. In the grey market, the stock had shown a premium of Rs 43-45 ahead of the listing, which suggested possible gains of around 20-22% on debut. In fact, the grey market premium had touched Rs 60 during the early days of the IPO bidding process, showing strong market Weaves' IPO was open for subscription from May 20-22. It received strong interest from all categories of investors. Overall, the IPO was subscribed 147.85 times. In the retail category, it was subscribed 200.50 times. Non-institutional investors (NIIs) subscribed 237.41 times, while Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) subscribed 85.53 company planned to raise Rs 144.89 crore through a fresh issue of 67 lakh shares. Before the public issue, Borana Weaves had already raised Rs 65.20 crore from anchor investors. The price band for the IPO was fixed at Rs 205 to Rs 216 per the bidding process, the IPO received bids for 54,54,99,303 shares, while only 36,89,457 shares were available. This led to total bids worth around Rs 11,782.78 crore, showing strong investor Weaves was established in 2020. The company is involved in making unbleached synthetic grey fabric. This type of fabric is not yet dyed or printed and is used as a base material for further processing. It is widely used in different areas such as clothing, traditional textiles, and home Capital Advisors was the sole book-running lead manager for the IPO. Kfin Technologies was the registrar, responsible for handling investor applications and share brokerage firms have shown a positive view on Borana Weaves. Analysts pointed to the company's position in the textile sector and the strong demand for its IPO as good signs for its future. advertisement
Economic Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
After robust IPO subscription, Borana Weaves shares to list today. Here's what GMP suggests
Considering the upper price band of Rs 216, the stock is expected to list at Rs 256, indicating a potential listing gain of 18.52% for investors. Borana Weaves is set to debut on the stock exchanges with a strong grey market premium of Rs 40, indicating a potential 18.52% listing gain. The IPO was heavily oversubscribed, reflecting robust investor confidence in the company's expansion plans and synthetic fabric manufacturing business. Proceeds from the IPO will fund a new facility in Surat and support working capital needs. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The shares of Borana Weaves are set to list on the stock exchanges on Tuesday. Ahead of the debut, there is a decent buzz in the grey market. As per the latest update, the GMP for the company stood at Rs the upper price band of Rs 216, the stock is expected to list at Rs 256, indicating a potential listing gain of 18.52% for GMPs are unofficial and may not reflect the actual listing price, they often offer a rough indication of market sentiment. All eyes are now on how the stock performs on its debut day, especially after the strong listing of several SME IPOs in recent IPO, which closed on May 22, received a bumper response from investors across all categories. It was subscribed 148.77 times overall, with the retail portion subscribed 200.50 times, NII segment 237.41 times, and QIBs 87.21 times. The strong subscription figures reflect robust investor interest in the company's synthetic fabric manufacturing business and its expansion Weaves raised Rs 144.89 crore through a fresh issue of 67.08 lakh shares. The proceeds are being used to set up a new manufacturing facility in Surat, Gujarat, and meet working capital and general corporate Weaves, incorporated in 2020, is a Surat-based textile manufacturer known for its unbleached synthetic grey fabric and polyester textured yarn (PTY yarn). The company caters to a range of industries, including fashion, traditional textiles, home décor, and technical textiles. Its three manufacturing facilities are equipped with advanced machinery, including 700 water jet looms, which contribute to its high production terms of financials, the company posted revenue of Rs 215.71 crore and a net profit of Rs 29.31 crore for the nine months ended December 2024. With a healthy return on net worth and strong growth momentum in the synthetic textile sector, Borana Weaves has attracted significant interest ahead of its listing.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)
India Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Borana Weaves IPO allotment: Step-by-step guide to check status
The allotment of shares for Borana Weaves' initial public offering (IPO) is expected to be finalised on Friday, May 23, 2025. Many investors are eagerly waiting to find out whether they have received shares in what turned out to be a highly popular Weaves IPO opened for subscription on May 20 and closed on May 22. The IPO saw strong demand from all investor groups. It was subscribed 147.85 times in total. In the retail category, it was subscribed 200.50 times. Qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) subscribed 85.53 times, while the non-institutional investors (NIIs) portion was subscribed 237.41 company aimed to raise Rs 144.89 crore through this IPO, which was a fresh issue of 67 lakh shares. Before the issue opened to the public, the company raised Rs 65.20 crore from anchor investors. The price band for the shares was fixed between Rs 205 and Rs Weaves IPO received bids for 54,54,99,303 shares, even though only 36,89,457 shares were on offer. This huge response shows strong investor interest, with total bids amounting to around Rs 11,782.78 TO CHECK ALLOTMENT STATUSInvestors can check whether they have been allotted shares through two websites: the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) or the registrar KFin Technologies check on the BSE website:Go to the BSE IPO allotment status 'Equity' as the issue 'Borana Weaves Limited' from the dropdown list under issue your application your PAN the captcha 'Search' to view your check on the KFin Technologies website:Visit the KFinTech IPO status 'Borana Weaves Limited' from the how you want to search: by application number, demat account number, or your application type: ASBA or in the required the captcha and click 'Submit'.LATEST GMP (GREY MARKET PREMIUM)The grey market premium (GMP) of Borana Weaves shares has come down recently. Earlier, the premium was as high as Rs 63, but it has now dropped to Rs 40, as of 7:02 AM on May 23, the price band capped at Rs 216 per share, the estimated listing price is around Rs 256. This suggests a possible gain of 18.52% on listing day, based on the latest GMP. However, it is important to note that GMP is unofficial and can change quickly. It is not a guarantee of the actual listing company is likely to list its shares on the stock exchanges on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. advertisement
