Although the first Vegan Society (UK) was formed in November 1944 and the word "vegan" was coined by its members, there were already many people living as vegans. The following is a collection of articles on the history of veganism. About Us
Who are we?
The Vegan Society of Ireland was formed in 2009 by a group of vegans concerned with the promotion of the vegan philosophy and ethics in Ireland.
Vegan Ireland is a nonprofit and voluntary organisation.
Our mission statement
The aims and objectives of Vegan Ireland: the Vegan Society of Ireland are as follows:
- To offer support and information to people interested in veganism.
- To promote and increase awareness of veganism as a just, healthy and environmentally-beneficial lifestyle choice.
- To raise awareness of the rights violations and exploitation involved with the production of animal based products.
- To research information relevant to a vegan lifestyle and where appropriate to publish this information.
- To lobby for manufacturers to use non-animal based materials in their products.
- To support and promote real science and reject vivisection on moral and scientific grounds.
- To promote respect towards all animals, human or nonhuman, and the environment by appropriate means.
- To develop and maintain positive relationships with organisations with compatible aims and objectives to Vegan Ireland: the Vegan Society of Ireland.