VeganSocietyIreland

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The Vegan Society of Ireland promotes veganism as an ethical and sustainable lifestyle choice, advocates for animal rights and educates the public about the impact of their choices on other species and the environment. Registered Charity No.: 20035389.

Are you going to Fรฉile Vegan 2026? ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿช๐Ÿง๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿง˜๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽง๐ŸŽค๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽป๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿš˜ 14โ€“16 August (Friday to Sunday) in County Carlow at Lisnavagh House The VSI is delighted to have a stand again this year. Hope to see you there! ๐Ÿ’š For more information ๐Ÿ‘‰ feilevegan.ie

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We've now started work on our new Restaurant Campaign! Over the next few months, our team is planning to reach out to hundreds of restaurants all over Ireland that don't currently cater for vegans, encouraging them to put vegan options on their menus. ๐Ÿด๐ŸŒฑ

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Struggling to find great vegan options when you eat out? Let's fix that!๐Ÿด The Vegan Society of Ireland is gathering feedback from our community to help us encourage more restaurants, cafes and hotels to add better vegan options to their menus.๐ŸŒฑ

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Did you know that 6% of people aged 25 to 34 in Ireland identify as vegan? ๐ŸŒฑ Our latest national survey highlights changing eating habits across the country and offers insight into how attitudes to food are evolving. ๐Ÿ“Š

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Student membership for just โ‚ฌ5? Yes, really. ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒฑโœจ Are you a student who cares about animals ๐Ÿพ, the planet ๐ŸŒ and creating positive change? Join the Vegan Society of Ireland for only โ‚ฌ5 per year.

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A Guide to a Vegan Valentineโ€™s Day ๐Ÿ’˜ For those celebrating Valentineโ€™s Day on 14 February, weโ€™ve created a guide filled with thoughtful ideas for a compassionate, cruelty-free celebration. With these tips, you can make your Valentineโ€™s Day meaningful, memorable and aligned with your values...

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Did you know that itโ€™s much cheaper and more cost-effective to buy groceries as a vegan? There is a myth that eating vegan food costs more. When people say vegan food is expensive, it is worth checking the numbers. ๐Ÿงพ

Graphic from the Vegan Society of Ireland comparing food prices per kilogram in Irish supermarkets. At Tesco, lentils cost 1.98 euro per kg while minced beef costs 14 euro per kg. At Dunnes Stores, chickpeas cost 1.10 euro per kg compared with chicken breast at 12.65 euro per kg, and seitan flour costs 12.90 euro per kg compared with striploin steak at 32.22 euro per kg. At SuperValu, kidney beans cost 1.75 euro per kg while pork chops cost 8.85 euro per kg. Decorative vegetables and a salad bowl appear in the background.

Go Vegan for the Planet ๐ŸŒ Did you know that the way we eat and live has a huge impact on the health of our planet? Animal agriculture is a major driver of environmental damage, contributing to biodiversity loss, deforestation, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿญ

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The Irish Anti-Vivisection Society (IAVS) has shared new official figures that show that more than 112,000 animals were used in experiments in Ireland in 2024, an increase compared with 2023. Most were mice, but guinea pigs, pigs, dogs, horses, goats and others were also used. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’”

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Why Should I Go Vegan? Veganism is rooted in compassion and justice for animals. Choosing a vegan lifestyle means rejecting the use and killing of animals for food, clothing, testing or any other purpose. Learn why going vegan matters for animal rights and how your choices can help reduce suffering.

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๐Ÿ“Š New Survey of the Irish Population's Eating Habits ๐ŸŒฑ 3% of people are either vegan or plant-based. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Among the 25โ€“34 age group, this figure rises to 6%. ๐Ÿฅ• 7% of people are vegetarian. The survey was commissioned by the VSI and carried out by Amรกrach Research.

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