r/VeganIreland Dec 04 '24

Sign the EU citizen’s initiative to phase out factory farms

26 Upvotes

Hello Vegan Ireland,

There's currently an ongoing EU citizen’s initiative to phase out factory farms, reduce the number of animal farms over time, and introduce more incentives for the production of plant proteins. This is an approved EU citizen’s initiative, so if it gets enough signatures the EU has to respond.

Seven EU nations need to have a number of signatures over a certain threshold. Two countries have already reached it and I think Ireland could easily be the third. Ireland only needs 2500 more signatures, so if everyone on this forum gets themselves and two or three friends to sign it, Ireland will have met the threshold.

Please consider doing so: https://eci.ec.europa.eu/047/public/


r/VeganIreland 4h ago

Good dinner spot in Belfast?

3 Upvotes

Hi all, looking for recommendations for a mid-range restaurant in Belfast with good vegan options (doesn't have to be a fully vegan place as long as there's decent choice for me). I've been to Belfast once before and had a lovely vegan pizza at Chubby Cherub, but would like to try somewhere new if possible.

Thanks in advance!


r/VeganIreland 1d ago

Where do you buy your shoes?

7 Upvotes

Looking for stylish vegan smart casual 'trainers'/shoes that can handle the autumn and the office. Both male and female recommendations.

No vans or converse - just too thin/flat soled and can get wet easily. Unfortunately no boots for men but for me I'd love vegan blundstone one day when wallet allows.

Used to get Ethnies for men but hard to get vegan ones in size now and they barely last 2-3 months before the cloth rips apart.

Next and M&S never lasted either or felt thin and cheap underfoot. Same with Dunnes and Penney's.


r/VeganIreland 2d ago

Vegan breakfast

16 Upvotes

Hello,
I’m not vegan but will be hosting a breakfast for a group of friends, one of whom is vegan.
My plan is some version of a fry and granola/yoghurt/fruit.

I’ve asked her about preferred brands/flavours etc. but she doesn’t live in Ireland so wouldn’t necessarily be familiar with the brands available here that aren’t international.

I’m looking for thoughts especially on vegan sausages or rashers including Denny’s, Paul’s Rudds or Linda McCartneys - or other brands available! Or whether you think they’re not worth it.

The fry will also have tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and baked beans (all vegan).

Thanks for any suggestions/reviews/thoughts!


r/VeganIreland 4d ago

Best shops to get lunch in?

18 Upvotes

I'm honestly sick of eating the falafel wraps and then curried chickpeas and rice from Lidl. What are your favourite shops for ready to eat lunches?


r/VeganIreland 9d ago

Vegan M&S cookies

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80 Upvotes

I had these in the UK and they were amazing! has anyone seen them here? My local M&S is really small so idk


r/VeganIreland 10d ago

Recommedations for meeting other vegans?

16 Upvotes

20M living in Dublin and want to meet other vegans. Are there any groups or events for meeting other vegans around my age? Feels like most things Ive seen online cater to an older crowd. If people have any other tips for meeting other vegans that would be much appreciated thanks.


r/VeganIreland 17d ago

Looking for animal sanctuaries, beautiful nature, and vegan restaurants

17 Upvotes

Hi! My partner and I are visiting Ireland in September for 8 days. We’re staying near Galway and will have a car to drive around anywhere. We’re mostly traveling along the west coast. We would love to visit some animal sanctuaries. My partner works at an animal shelter and would like to visit one here to see how it compares and say hello to some animals. Where are your favorite natural wonders in Ireland? We’re also looking for great restaurants along the west coast or Dublin. Thanks!


r/VeganIreland 18d ago

A Vegan get-together in Carlow - if you are nearby

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16 Upvotes

r/VeganIreland 23d ago

White hot chocolate powder at It’s a Trap

17 Upvotes

Hey Vegs - I’ve recently come back to Australia after travelling Ireland - does anyone know what white hot chocolate powder It’s a Trap in Dublin uses? I’m having withdrawals and would love to buy some online! Thank you in advance!


r/VeganIreland 25d ago

non vegan community

17 Upvotes

hey I'm 21 female and I've been vegetarian since I was 14 due to the love for animals but switched to vegan a few months ago after seeing how bad the industry is.

Anyways so basically all my friends and family are meat eaters and it's really hard when they don't show remorse. my good friend jokes about being anti vegan and the meat he ate that day and it kinda stings. like how do people not care?? and how do I "get over it" so I don't end up alone lol.

it's also hard cause it was lovely with my big sister being vegetarian but she just went back to eating meat like she never cared about animals to begin with and when I bring it up she straight up ignores me. it's so hard being mocked and treated differently just because I choose not to eat animals.


r/VeganIreland 27d ago

food obsession

30 Upvotes

my recent obsession has been the smoked tofu from lidl, you can slice it for sandwiches aswell as cook it and it is so good man, would recommend


r/VeganIreland 27d ago

Juicy Marbles vs Beyond Burger

8 Upvotes

Tried Juicy Marbles for the first time and I am genuinely disappointed. The texture was not consistent across even after a good pan fry for almost 15 mins. It didn't taste anything close to meat.

Beyond on other hand has more texture and true meaty taste.

Maybe I should try Juicy Marbles again in a restaurant where an expert may cook it on proper flames instead of hob searing...

Still got a patty left, if anyone has an advice/tweak to make it taste better


r/VeganIreland 27d ago

How to order actually vegan food at Xi’an?!

7 Upvotes

Went to one of the Xi’an spots in Dublin on the weekend and ordered tofu veg noodles. The only allergen listed on the screen was wheat. I wrote “vegan please” in the notes section just in case. It was late and takeaway only and as I opened it, I noticed it was rice noodles (it was supposed to be wheat noodles) and NO sauce. It was so bland so I just put a bunch of soy sauce on it to make it a bit better.

I keep looking at their menu and website and cannot figure out what is actually vegan or how to order vegan! I feel like the allergens are all over the place and things that should be vegan don’t appear to be. Maybe I’m reading things wrong? Can someone please help me know what to get there? I love noodles and just want to be able to enjoy some good late night noodles on occasion.

Thanks so much!


r/VeganIreland 27d ago

Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports

48 Upvotes

Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports as IFA raises concerns with minister

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0804/1586489-brittany-ferries/


r/VeganIreland 27d ago

Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports

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r/VeganIreland 27d ago

Recommendations for vegan restaurants in Munster

4 Upvotes

I have a long time friend who is a vegan and we have and issue we currently butt heads on. HE WON'T TRY ANY NEW FOOD. He's really staunch about things such as vegan foods being processed in even the same space as animal products. So I want to attempt to drag him to a place where he has no chance but to actually engage with some half decent vegan food that isn't an entire bag of lidl's pasta or potato waffles.

I'd really appreciate any suggestions you can give.


r/VeganIreland 28d ago

Vegan Campout Planner!

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7 Upvotes

Made a planner for Vegan Camp Out 🌱

See what's on across every stage and never miss a clash.

🗓 View as a timeline or list

❤️ Heart your must-sees, it remembers them

⚠️ Warns you when two faves clash

🔍 Filter by stage or type

📵 Works offline once loaded

Free, no sign-up, saves to your own phone. (so use the device you intend on bringing to VCO)

Access it here

Heads up: it's unofficial, so double-check times on the day. Works best in a normal browser (Chrome/Safari/Firefox) — private mode or Brave will block the "save your faves" bit.


r/VeganIreland 28d ago

Vent: Flora plant based butter, I’m tired of this thing lol.

1 Upvotes

I cannot find the dairy gold one anywhere near me!There’s the black and white one (name is escaping my mind) that tastes like nothing 😭. The flora one has a very disrupting taste, very sickly. Never liked flora even before I was vegan so I’m frustrated at my options. lol.

I think I’ll go back to the black and white one that tastes like nothing lol.

If you have the dairy gold one anywhere in Louth/dublin - please tell me😂.


r/VeganIreland 29d ago

Anyone has a Google Maps list with all the vegan places around Ireland

17 Upvotes

r/VeganIreland Aug 02 '26

Stealth Vegan Products

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155 Upvotes

In Lidl Gorey yesterday and randomly picked these up. Cynic in me says they are not labelled vegan on the front so they sell more and also cost less to make with no animal products in them.


r/VeganIreland 29d ago

South Dublin Vegan Options!

0 Upvotes

Hi lads, not super vegan of me but going up for the horse show this weekend with my parents and I’m looking for some options so we’re not paying a fortune inside.


r/VeganIreland Aug 02 '26

Dates bites from Lidl, lads these things are like Ferrero Roche

44 Upvotes

Just a recommendation, they're delicious. Not listed as vegan on the packaging, but no non-vegan ingredients, it just has a 'may contain milk', FYI


r/VeganIreland Jul 29 '26

Vegan cake makers in Dublin?

11 Upvotes

Anyone know a cake maker that can do a vegan Birthday cake in Dublin? Preferably north Dublin.


r/VeganIreland Jul 28 '26

New in Dublin

16 Upvotes

Hello guys I'm recently starting the journey of reducing my animal products consumption.

Where can I buy nutricional yeast in bulk? Or cheap? I'm located in south Dublin.

Thanks in advance!