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.https://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mk3bivno7k2e🌍 Happy Earth Day! There is no better moment to reflect on the choices we make for our planet, and one of the most powerful changes you can make is going vegan.22 Apr 2026 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3bivno7k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mjjnt7rgxs2hLamb's flesh is most profitable around Easter time, so farmers induce pregnancies unnaturally early in the year, meaning some of the babies die because they are unable to withstand the freezing temperatures of winter.15 Apr 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjnt7rgxs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3migivdpick2eOur Spring 🌸 newsletter has just gone out to all our members and subscribers. To receive our newsletter you can join or renew your membership, or subscribe to our newsletter. 🌱 vegansociety.ie/membership/ 🌱 https://vegansociety.ie/newsletter-signup/ Check your spam folder if you didn't receive it!01 Apr 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3migivdpick2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3midyiitju22nEaster is just around the corner! 💛 Whether you're new to plant-based living or a long-time vegan, our Vegan Easter Guide has everything you need for a compassionate, joyful and absolutely delicious celebration with the whole family! 🌱 Check it out here: https://vegansociety.ie/vegan-easter-guide/31 Mar 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3midyiitju22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mhv22zarfc26Struggling to find great vegan options when you eat out? Let's fix that!🍴 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.🌱25 Mar 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhv22zarfc26https://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mgpekjnml224🥳Welcome Rachel Pilkington, our newest VSI member! 💚 Rachel is an Irish actress, environmental activist and a passionate vegan advocate. We are delighted to welcome her to the Vegan Society of Ireland community.10 Mar 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpekjnml224https://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mgfdugzbjs2dDid you know that 6% of people aged 25 to 34 in Ireland identify as vegan? 🌱 Our latest national survey highlights changing eating habits across the country and offers insight into how attitudes to food are evolving. 📊06 Mar 2026 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfdugzbjs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mgab7dmzac2wThe Vhi Women's Mini Marathon ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN today, Wednesday, 4 March. Register today to secure your spot on the start line for the Best Time Ever! 🏃‍♀️ Join our team for the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon 2026! 🌱 https://www.idonate.ie/team/vhiwomenmarathon7553204 Mar 2026 12:16 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgab7dmzac2whttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mg5zkmaias2cThe Vhi Women's Mini Marathon GENERAL SALE LAUNCHES tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 March. 🏃‍♀️ Join our team for the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon 2026! 🌱 https://www.idonate.ie/team/vhiwomenmarathon7553203 Mar 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5zkmaias2chttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mf2pkzzlm22bStudent membership for just €5? Yes, really. 🎓🌱✨ Are you a student who cares about animals 🐾, the planet 🌍 and creating positive change? Join the Vegan Society of Ireland for only €5 per year.17 Feb 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2pkzzlm22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3melouhc3zs2eA Guide to a Vegan Valentine’s Day 💘 For those celebrating Valentine’s Day on 14 February, we’ve created a guide filled with thoughtful ideas for a compassionate, cruelty-free celebration. With these tips, you can make your Valentine’s Day meaningful, memorable and aligned with your values...11 Feb 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3melouhc3zs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3meiutewfr22jDid you know that it’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. 🧾10 Feb 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3meiutewfr22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mdzvqqwgss24🗓️January may be over, but you can sign up for Veganuary year-round! 🙌 If you are not vegan yet and want to make a positive change, sign up and take the Veganuary pledge. Let’s help build a kinder and greener future for Ireland. 💚🌱 Sign up here 👉 https://veganuary.com/ie/partner/vegan-society-of-ireland/04 Feb 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdzvqqwgss24https://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mdncvftn7k2oGo Vegan for the Planet 🌍 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. 🏞️🌊🌳🏭30 Jan 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdncvftn7k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mdfq264xq22qThe 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. 🐁🐖🐕🐎🐐🐾💔27 Jan 2026 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfq264xq22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3md47v4z6uc2oVeganuary is the perfect time to get inspired in the kitchen. ✨ Check out these lovely recipes shared by our members, volunteers and vegan-friendly businesses.🌱🍽️ Take a look and try something new: vegansociety.ie/tag/recipes/ Tag us if you make one — we would love to see it! 💚23 Jan 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3md47v4z6uc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mcucsks2zs25Why 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.20 Jan 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcucsks2zs25https://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mckbqzusns2pNeed a little extra Veganuary support? 😊 We have a friendly Facebook group where you can connect with others online 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/vegansocietyofireland/ Members are encouraged to post things like recipes, photos of your own cooking and baking, vegan products and lifestyle tips, etc.16 Jan 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckbqzusns2phttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mccqiidjr22lAlready vegan? You can take part in Veganuary, too! 🌱 Everyone who signs up receives daily emails with meal ideas, tasty recipes and helpful information that highlights why the food we choose matters.📩 Sign up here https://veganuary.com/ie/partner/vegan-society-of-ireland/ Learn more: www.vegansociety.ie & www.veganuary.com13 Jan 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccqiidjr22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mbytmfpbws22The Veganuary Workplace Challenge 🌱💼 Would you like to get your workplace involved with Veganuary? Find out more and download the guide here: https://veganuary.com/get-involved/workplace-challenge/ Irish Workplace Challenge participants can also register to receive Veganuary emails via: https://veganuary.com/ie/partner/vegan-society-of-ireland/ 🇮🇪📩09 Jan 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbytmfpbws22https://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mbrira47ws2tLooking for somewhere to eat this Veganuary? 🌱🍽️ We have a growing list of restaurants across Ireland offering plant-based options this Veganuary: https://vegansociety.ie/veganuary-restaurants/ Keep an eye out and support restaurants going plant-based this January. 💚06 Jan 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrira47ws2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mbeejtbmfc2kWishing all our members, volunteers and followers a very Happy New Year! ✨Thank you for your support during the year and here’s to a fantastic 2026. 🙌01 Jan 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbeejtbmfc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3maq4whio7s2xWishing all our members, volunteers and followers a very Happy Christmas! 🎄✨ Thank you for your support during the year 💚🌱 #VeganChristmas #PlantBasedChristmas #VSI #VeganSocietyOfIreland #Vegans #Vegan #GoVegan #IrishVegans #VegansIreland #VeganLife #VeganSocietyIreland #PlantBased #AnimalRights24 Dec 2025 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3maq4whio7s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3malb4qfs722z📊 New Survey of the Irish Population's Eating Habits 🌱 3% of people are either vegan or plant-based. 👥 Among the 25–34 age group, this figure rises to 6%. 🥕 7% of people are vegetarian. The survey was commissioned by the VSI and carried out by Amárach Research.22 Dec 2025 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3malb4qfs722zhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3mae7m63tjk2b🦊 VSI's statement on the Fox Hunting Ban 🦊 A Missed Opportunity to End Fox Hunting Cruelty. Please read the VSI's statement on the Fox Hunting Ban vote this week ➡ https://vegansociety.ie/vsi-statement-fox-hunting-ban/19 Dec 2025 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mae7m63tjk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3ma4f2gu42k2h📻 Listen to James O'Donovan of the VSI speaking on Newstalk's Hard Shoulder about the new EU proposed Food Labelling laws which prohibit terms like 'burger' or 'sausage' for plant-based foods. https://www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/do-veggie-burgers-need-a-rebrand-YmI4YThmMTQwMzdkNWFhYjk1MzkzMmJlOGViYTAzODk=16 Dec 2025 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4f2gu42k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3m7ryed7ves2pBan Fox Hunting 🦊 In May 2025, Ruth Coppinger TD introduced a bill in the Irish Dáil to ban fox hunting, called the Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025.12 Dec 2025 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ryed7ves2phttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3m7nguatz2c2s📣 We are happy to share that we have launched a new VSI group on Meetup®! Many of you told us in our recent survey that you’d like to connect with other vegans in your local area. We’re pleased to share that we’ve created a group on Meetup®: https://www.meetup.com/vsi-meetup-group/10 Dec 2025 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7nguatz2c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3m75xtlko722h📣 Big news for plant-based living in Ireland! We are proud to share that the Vegan Society of Ireland is now the official Veganuary partner in Ireland. 🌱 Veganuary has inspired millions of people since 2014 and has helped launch new plant-based products and menu options around the world. 🌍04 Dec 2025 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m75xtlko722hhttps://bsky.app/profile/vegansociety.bsky.social/post/3m6z54vsm6c2dDon’t miss the Vegan Society of Ireland’s upcoming Winter Newsletter! ❄️🌱 Subscribe here: https://vegansociety.ie/newsletter-signup/ It’s packed with exciting news, inspiring articles and plenty of plant-powered goodness. 💚02 Dec 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:h52ptzgd7k4kybdcb4exri2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6z54vsm6c2d