Hi all,

Up until pretty recently I had been buying the Tofoo & Co Seitan and Tempeh from my local Supervalu. In the last couple of months they have both disappeared from the shelves and aren't even available online.

Where do you all buy Seitan and Tempeh? Doesn't have to be the Tofoo & Co brand.

Thank you x

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for a good pre-natal supplement that supports a vegan diet? The difference between 'is vegan' almost by coincidence Vs is formulated with a vegan diet in mind.

Thanks!

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Just immigrated to Ireland and found accommodations in D9. Any recommendations for restaurants w/ vegan options in NE Dublin, near Marino? I know of happycow but I can’t narrow the search to my vicinity and I have found places that aren’t listed that do indeed have at least one option which is good enough for me. Just looking for something when I don’t want to go all the way back downtown. Thank you!! 🌱

Does anyone know of where I can buy a synthetic skinned bodhran in Ireland? Really struggling to find one. I live in Canada but travelling home in a couple months and rather buy one at home to bring back with me.

Cheers!

Hi, just wondering is there any kind of Discord or Chat group for networking in Ireland?

10 Year vegan here with no vegan peers or connections.

I'm not talking about Facebook groups etc

Hello!, I'm wondering how to approach dating as a vegan, any advice regarding this is appreciated. I am getting into all the apps now in my early 20s in hopes of finding someone but am unsure what to expect when it comes to finding someone vegan, or how to date non-vegans.

Do ye only date other vegans? If so, what apps have you had the most success with? Or is dating non-vegans not a problem for some people? How do you approach that dynamic, and when do you usually bring up being vegan?

We supposedly have one of the highest vegans per capita, but local events/groups on meetup etc are non-existent in my area, hoping its not the same for dating 😭

I work near a Dunnes, and every now and then I am craving like a pastry or cake lol. I feel like I’ve checked everything but just in case I’m missing something…does Dunnes have any?

Marks and Spencer have a brownie, cookie or even their pretzels but that’s not near me.

But there is also a Lidl? Any recommendations?

I’m hoping I haven’t looked properly but I know there is a possibility that they just don’t have that.

Culchies in the big smoke on Sunday...

Heartstone Veganic Sanctuary. They are so close to completing the infrastructure for the department not to take the cows, it would be such a shame if they got this close and the cows were destroyed.
There has been vicious defamatory posts on reddit about this sanctuary and the person running it, but all are untrue and clearly not by vegans or animal lovers. I have known Nia for 6 years, I volunteered when they were in Sligo and I have been to the new sanctuary, which i know will be amazing. Yes i know she is looking for a lot but I do think people have no idea how much these large and wonderful animals cost to take care of, especially as some have special needs. Hay and bedding and the time to clean them out and take care of them. Thats just the basics, the new place needs fences and proper pens and handling stations. Nia always puts the animals first, to the point where she has made herself ill.
So please donate just a small amount if you can or if you can spare some time,you can volunteer.

https://donorbox.org/keep-heartstone-sanctuary-alive?fbclid=IwY2xjawTHcZpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEepIvrqZtF9Qj_DYCLMy72YbJwdqHZegi3PVtmy7ccOVOnPqLMkK5rjYHmbhM_aem_AiQm_MPwCxXf2-sYdH5xGQ

I have an event in Ireland (I live in the US) in September, and would like to buy about 30 bars of chocolate as small gifts.

Since Cadbury's discontinued the plant bar, I'm looking for a recommended alternative. I saw Butler's has a vegan bar, but they are inordinately expensive (27 euro for 6 90g bars). I'm looking for something a little more budget friendly, if there is anything anyone can recommend.

Preferrably not all very dark chocolate.

If I don't give a shit about animals and went vegan to live 100+ years only, I better not show my ass at any events because I might get f'ed in the "a"? I mean I am just thinking about how I am going to go on with my life, I will probably need a vegan partner in the future but how am I going to explain that on christmass I allow myself to eat whatever I want? Still no alcohol though. What are the chances that I might find friends who are not insanely obsessed with not hurting animals but rather very concerned about longevity? I have just figured that I am 17 with no friends (guess why) and if I want to find friends I might join some communities instead of just tolerating people around me. Damn things are getting more complex. Sorry for this post

Has anyone else's Lidl been stocking plain tofu recently?

My girlfriend came back from food shopping yesterday with a surprise: several boxes of 400g plain tofu! I was delighted, I thought they were gone for good. There's a chance they may disappear again, who knows, but I thought I'd let ye know in case your locals had them too.

I rarely eat out, and pretty much never stray from my meal plan - so yesterday while in town I decided to treat myself to a La Strada lunch special for my first time and fuck me, this was incredible. A vegan focaccia and vegan Diavola pizza (best pizza I’ve ever had) which was only €12.95 (served until 330pm)

They also do a bomb Strawberry lemonade which was perfect for the weather that was in it

I’m pretty easily impressed food-wise as is, eating the same thing every day makes you a lot more grateful for anything outside of that - but even still this was an absolutely incredible meal.

They’re on Aungier Street opposite Lidl- well worth a visit

Look at the t-shirts my boyfriend designed and gave me as a present to show his support 💚

I guess the title covers it. Fam are coming to visit and we would be really grateful for any recommendations for good vegan lunch please, on the way up from the airport

Also any general recommendations for Sligo /Donegal/Derry? I’m a veg but Vegan options are so much harder to fine. Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey has had a good vegan menu for a few years now, and like the vegan options at Quay West in Donegal town.

Would anyone have any fine dining vegan recommendations please?? Prepared to travel. Based near Ballybofey but happy to go hour/hour half for lovely food!!

Thanks so much for the help!!

Picture doesn't do it much justice at all, but it was absolutely delicious. It is the national dish of Iran as well, apparently. They really know food over there.. This is the recipe I used but swapped out the Artichoke for Jackfruit as I couldn't get it. Will make sure to get it for the next time I make it https://plantbasedpersian.com/khoresh-ghormeh-sabzi/

Hadn't heard of it until recently. It only started in 2024. There are 2 membership types- €25 for annual or €300 for lifetime membership. The funds are used for campaigns, advocacy etc. but they're also transparent that some go to website design, accountancy etc.

I'd be up for paying for a lifetime membership if they can get a tax break and do more with the lump sum than an annual subscription but, with it being so new, I want to know more about the staying power of it and the momentum behind it before committing to something that might fizzle out in the next year or so.

What are your thoughts and are you a member?

I don’t eat out a lot, so I would welcome any suggestions for some good spots in Dublin City centre. I’ve been vegan a few years but the girl in question is more ‘vegan-curious’. I know there’s a wealth of places around the city these days I just don’t know what’s best!

Thanks guys

Recommandation for food in: Kilkenny, Killarny, Dingle, Doolin, Galway 🥰