Vegan Ireland News Archive.

Volunteer Wanted for Animal Sanctuary

Friday 17th February 2012.

From Eden Farm Animal Sanctuary:

"Wanted: Volunteer 2/3 days per week at Eden Farm Animal Sanctuary, near Slane, Co Meath. Own transport essential.

The sanctuary is home to chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, sheep and cats. Experience of caring for these animals an advantage.

Ability to do heavy construction work (e.g. build pond, fences and do repairs to housing) is also an advantage.

Must be willing to sign insurance waiver.

Volunteers are expected to adhere to an ethical, vegan way of living whilst at the Sanctuary and to genuinely respect and enjoy working with other animals.

I am looking for a volunteer who can manage the sanctuary alone while I am at work; therefore, if you are someone who can work on your own initiative and are willing to be responsible for 70 animals this work might suit you.

Work involves letting the poultry out in the mornings, cleaning, replenishing food and water supplies, building maintenance and construction, monitoring store items such as food and bedding, monitoring health of animals, caring for anyone who is ill, and caring for elderly animals.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to work at a very privileged aspect of animal rights activism with the animals themselves.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer living accommodation but you are welcome to share (vegan) food and expenses incurred whilst at work will be covered.

For further information please telephone Sandra on: 0469054153 or 0872325832."

Dublin Vegan Meet-Up, 7th Feb

Tuesday 31st January 2012.

Vegan Ireland is hosting a Meet-Up in Dublin on Feb 7th at 6.30pm in Siné pub.

A Meet Up is an event where like-minded people get together to swap ideas, make friends and talk about topics that interest them.

This is open to anyone who would like to learn more about veganism, swap recipes, gossip and spend an evening in great company. So put your hat and gloves on and join us for a drink and a chat.
Are you coming? Please do RSVP so that we have an idea as to who to expect.
See the Link to the map below for directions. Siné is situated in Dublin city centre, 10 minutes from O'Connell Bridge. We hope to see you there!

Where: Siné, 14-15 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7.
Time: 6.30pm.
When: 7th Feb, Tuesday.
Price: Free.
Contact: Vegan Ireland, vegansireland@gmail.com.
Map: Click here.

Do you eat carrots?

Friday 6th January 2012.

Vegan Ireland asks Matt Cooper and Joe Duffy to go vegan.

Recently both popular presenters made surprising statements about veganism on their radio shows (Joe Duffy Show on www.rte.ie and Matt Cooper on the Last Word show on todayfm.com).

For example, during discussions last Tuesday (3/1/12) about the recent Rachel Allen shooting pheasants issue, Matt stated that if he were a vegan he would be starving, while Joe asked a vegan if he ate carrots and whether he would be happy then if pheasants were captured and killed humanely. Discovering that vegans did not have milk from cows in their tea, Joe said, "Ah, mother of God, how do you survive?"

Vegan Ireland calls on its members, supporters and the general public to contact Matt and Joe requesting that they respond to the two-week vegan challenge.

Full story in "Articles".

Bingo Vegan Christmas, Dublin, 11th Dec.

Sunday November 5 2011

Bingo, Vegan Food, Prizes, Board Games, Poker, Christmas decorations, great fireplace and of course absolutely great company. Vegan Ireland are hosting another great event. This time it is "Christmas Bingo" and it will take place on Sunday December 11th at 6.30pm

The event will be hosted in the function room of the Central Hotel (first floor) and the night will kick off with an hour of Bingo and prizes for the winners before moving on to a delicious vegan snack and then winding down with board-games and poker (depending on your choice) or just relaxing and chatting with the bingo happy crowd.

It is Christmas so wear a Christmas themed vegan item. So Elf it up or chill with a Snowman!!!

Entrance fee will include a vegan snack and 1 Bingo Card per game. More bingo cards will be available for sale. Any money left over will go towards material for Vegan Ireland.

It is essential to RSVP either to this email address or through Facebook so we have an idea of the numbers attending and can organize the catering accordingly.

The event is open to everyone interested in veganism.

For any specific dietary requirements, please contact us and we will try our very best to accommodate you.

Start getting ready and spread the word for what will be the funniest and most coloured vegan Christmas event of the year!!!! Until then, 66... clickety Click...

Vegetarian Shoes

Sunday November 5 2011

The shop Vegetarian Shoes is located in Brighton but sells shoes all over the world. They also have an online shop.

There was a time when vegans had to wear shoes made out of plastic in order to avoid the ones made of animal skin. That is no longer the case. In fact, it is now quite the opposite, thanks to new materials which have flooded the market. These materials which are made of a mixture of polyester, polyurethane and cotton, among others, not only act like the animal based materials but also look like them. They are strong, resistant, breathable and comfortable.

The most common material is called Microfibre. It is made from polyester and polyurethane. It is comfortable and breathable. Another material is called Vegetan Active, which is made of polyurethane and cotton. From this material is derived Vegetan Bucky, which is like supple leather. There is also Vegetan Suede, which is basically fake suede.

Full story in "Articles".

Beware of fur trims

Wednesday November 2 2011

How to recognise man-made fur from animal fur.

Mislabeling of animal fur is a real problem. The fur industry has a habit of misinforming the general public through various practices and techniques to disguise that the trim on a coat or fur on a purse is not synthetic but is actual animal fur.

For example, the Fur industry will dye the colour of the fur, or cut the shape of the fur to fool people into believing that the fur is fake.

But the fur industry does not stop there. They have been caught time and time again selling animal fur while labelling it as fake or faux fur. They will change the name of the species of animal, or they will use a foreign word to describe the fur or they will not label it at all.. Full story in "Articles".

Fun Hat Table Quiz for World Vegan Day

When is World Vegan Day? Who was the second man on the moon? These and other questions may be asked at Vegan Ireland's Fun Hat Table Quiz on Nov 1st.

Fun Hat? Well it is Halloween, so dress up in a hat (or more) of your choice. The hat or headpiece can be bought or made but must be vegan. If you wear the best hat or win the table quiz, you will win a prize.

Platters of vegan food shall be served by Cafe en Seine and this is included in the entrance fee. Any money left over will go towards material for Vegan Ireland.

Please do RSVP so we have an idea of the numbers attending.
So start studying for the hotly contested title of World Vegan Day Fun Hat Table Quiz Champion.

Where: Cafe En Seine, 39 Dawson St, Dublin 2
Time: 7pm
When: Tuesday, 1st November
Price: 5euros.
Contact: Vegan Ireland

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Cork World Vegan Day Potluck

Thursday October 27 2011

Cork Vegans are throwing a Potluck Party for World Vegan Day in the Ovens Tavern on November 1st.

All are invited - Bring your friends.
Guests are requested to bring a (hot or cold) vegan dish (starter, side, main or dessert)

For more information contact Cork Vegans at corkvegans@gmail.com
Website: corkvegans.ie and www.meetup.com/Cork-vegans.

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Galway World Vegan Day Potluck.

Thursday October 27 2011

World Vegan Day Galway Celebration will be in the Bierhaus pub, Henry St.,Galway, on Nov 1st at 8 pm.

Amazing selection of European and Galway vegan friendly beers. Vegan Info, Music, Vegan Soc Video "Making the connection", talk by Expert VEGANIC gardiner.
It will be a POT LUCK event, so please bring a simple vegan dish. See post below. Please come along and make it even bigger than last year. Invite your fb friends along. Please indicate that you wish to attend.

For more information contact Mike O Halloran Email: limerick.vegan(at)yahoo.ie,
Phone:087-959 2563.

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Dublin Vegan Meet Up

Thursday October 27 2011

Vegan Ireland will host our first Meet up in Dublin on Oct 11th at 7.30pm in Doyle's pub.

A Meet Up is an event where like-minded people get together to swap ideas, make friends and talk about topics that interest them.
This is open to anyone who would like to learn more about veganism.
Enjoy drinks and snacks suitable for vegans with really nice company.

To have an idea of numbers we would appreciate it if you could RSVP.
Doyle's is situated in the heart of Dublin city centre, 3 minutes from O'Connell Bridge and just beside Trinity College Dublin. It is close to both the Dart and buses.

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Tuesday Tea Time Cafe.

Tuesday September 6 2011

Tuesday Tea Time Cafe in Seomra Spraoi is now serving on Tuesdays from 6.00 to 7.30pm along with their long running Wednesday night from 7.30 to 8.30pm.

Both days will serve a vegan main meal but Wednesday will continue to include a vegan dessert.

Pop along for a tasty plate and cup of tea/coffee until closing at 10pm.

Read The Vegan Cafe 's interview for more info about them and Seomra Sproai.

Where: Seomra Spraoi, 10 Belvidere Court, Dublin 1.
Time: Serving from 6 to 7.30pm (Tuesday), 7.30 to 8.30pm (Wednesday), Opened till 10pm.
When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Price: Suggested 4euros.
Contact: seomraspraoi@gmail.com, 00353 (0) 18728670.

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