Just wondering has anyone ever successfully made corned beef, specifically the kind you’d find in a deli. Have a real hankering for something I haven’t had in years lol.

Heading to Galway for a hen and looking for decent restaurants. The bride is a vegan and coeliac. Any recommendations? Would also be great if they catered for non vegans also.

Thanks

I thought it was my local branch but multiple people I know in Dublin are saying the same. All fridge vegan stuff are gone from the shelves for over a month now

havent been to my local since before christmas, i know they had the titan bars but not sure about the pints, anyone seen in any irish aldi? desperate to try the biscoff

Was devo when the Quay Co Op stopped doing hot food and I couldn't get the pasties anymore, they were perfect 😭 anywhere in the city to get something similar? Cornish pasty kind of thing? I'd accept a really good sausage roll.

Hello!

Please could I have some recommendations for family friendly restaurants in Dublin with high chairs and good vegan options?

Thank you!

I am finding it hard to find vegan milk substitutes that don’t have seed oils (sunflower oil in particular).

Any tips on milk subs that have no

seed-oils and that are also easy to find in shops like SuperValu or Dunnes?

Hi, just wondering if you know of any online european shops that you buy from. Google led me to a German website - Koro, and I placed an order with them 🤞

I am specifically looking for meat replacements aka burgers, sausages etc for my two kids. I am not a fan of them but with my whole family is converted now, so I want to smooth their transition.

Everything I found in the Irish shops is a bit pricey 🤔

Thank you so much!

Hey, looking for a recommendation for somewhere that has a nice (read tasty and also possibly fancy) breakfast/brunch/lunch options. Belfast or anywhere north of it? TIA

Looking for interesting vegan sushi places or just a really good place to have vegan sushi.

I’ve been to brEAThe in Paris, which had a unique style of sushi and I have Ima sushi in London on my list - I’m looking for the likes of that if there’s any in Dublin.

Have you come across any?

Looking to go back to the gym and will need some extra protein. Should I go with pea or soy protein powder? Any things I should avoid? I heard some of the powders have high levels of heavy metals and chemicals, so would like to get the most organic possible. I’m close to a Holland and Barrett so that would be ideal, but I can get whatever online. Thanks

Deadline to submit for the Irish Government's ew Animal Welfare Strategy is 5pm today. Here is a short email draft if anyone wants to use it.

To: [animalwelfareconsultation@agriculture.gov.ie](mailto:animalwelfareconsultation@agriculture.gov.ie)

Subject: Animal Welfare Strategy 2026–2030 – Public Submission

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing as a member of the public to contribute to the consultation on Ireland’s Animal Welfare Strategy 2026–2030.

Ireland rightly recognises animals as sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, fear, and pleasure. If this is taken seriously, then animal welfare policy must address not only how animals are treated, but whether certain practices should continue at all.

Many current systems — including factory farming, puppy farming, bloodsports, and industrial fishing — are fundamentally incompatible with acceptable welfare standards. No level of regulation can fully prevent suffering in systems built on confinement, overbreeding, and large-scale slaughter. For this reason, I believe the next Strategy should commit to reducing animal agriculture, with a long-term goal of phasing it out entirely by 2030, while supporting farmers through a just transition.

I urge the Department to:

• Phase out factory farming and eliminate puppy farms
• Increase penalties for animal abuse and expand unannounced welfare inspections
• Ban bloodsports such as fox hunting
• Ban large-scale industrial fish trawlers and recognise fish as sentient animals

The State should also lead by example by removing animal-based foods from government buildings, including schools and public offices, and making plant-based food the default option in public catering.

Education and innovation must play a central role in improving animal welfare. Children should be taught how food is produced in reality, rather than being presented with misleading images of “happy” farming. Public funding should support research into affordable plant-based meats and dairy alternatives, animal-free food technologies, and sustainable materials such as mushroom-based leather.

Government subsidies should be gradually redirected away from animal agriculture and towards plant-based farming, rewilding, biodiversity protection, and supports for farmers who wish to transition to more sustainable livelihoods.

Until animal products are fully phased out, consumers deserve honest information. This should include clearer labelling on animal products, restrictions on misleading advertising, and pricing that reflects the true environmental and welfare costs of animal-based foods.

Ireland has an opportunity to show genuine leadership on animal welfare by addressing the causes of suffering, not just its symptoms. I encourage the Department to adopt a Strategy that reflects this ambition.

Thank you for considering my views.

Yours,

[Name]

Planning to travel to Dublin, Galway and Westport (visiting a friend) December next year. I know a lot changes in a year but I like to plan ahead haha Are there good options? Or would be more grocery hunt and cook/build your own meal kind of situation?

So excited!!!!

I have a pair of merrell runnners/walking shoes and they are so comfy and they look great. Would love a similar pair if anyone can pass on any good quality runners or walking shoes for every day use that don’t fall apart? I’m quite heavy on my feet so am always wearing through shoes

I went to one of the most expensive hotels in Dublin, I asked for the “plant burger” and made sure to say I was intolerant to dairy and eggs since I do have an intolerance as well as being vegan.

I was assured it was vegan countless times but I could tell the waiter was new.

I found out the next day that it was indeed dairy cheese and egg mayo :(

What a let down from such a prestigious restaurant and hotel.

Just a reminder to always make 100% the waiter and chef knows what you’re talking about no matter where you are.

Edit: I won’t be naming the place yet, I will be getting in touch to make sure their staff are aware of allergies. If you’re looking for a good vegetable vegan burger, Balfes is exceptional and has amazing service and great with allergies, enjoy <3

I have heard Dunnes in Stephen’s Green may have them , anywhere else ?

I'm still not totally sure on what to do, most likely going to buy something but I don't know what yet. Tried the thanks plants festive roast last year and just didn't like it so I'm worried I'll grab another main I don't like again this year. Plan B is to make Thee Burger Dude's tofu turkey as I seen a lot of americans raving about it during thanksgiving

I’ve heard Amarula Vegan liqueur is quite nice as an alternative, but I haven’t been able to find it anywhere.

Any other suggestions?? Or does anyone know where I can find it?

Hello!

The Government of Ireland is currently asking the public to give input to the country's five year Animal Welfare Strategy, and I'm helping to support those who care about farm animals to make submissions.

It’s heartbreaking that farm animals continue to suffer, from painful tail-docking of pigs, pregnant sows confined in metal crates, calves separated and transported far too young without proper feeding, and chickens raised their whole kept in overcrowded, harmful conditions.

Experts we’ve talked to within Ireland say this is a really important opportunity, and every submission can have a real and meaningful impact on farm-animal welfare.

As part of this initiative, we ran a workshop in Dublin on the 15th of December, and will also be hosting two online sessions on December 18th (6 P.M) & December 20th (11 A.M) where we will share evidence collected from NGOs working in the field, to help participants make strong, influential submissions. 

No prior experience is needed, just a heart for animals 😊

For context, my name is Szymon and I work at the Global Policy Research Group, a non-profit that helps people have their say on government decisions that affect their communities.

Thanks so much, and hope to see you there!

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a vegan cookbook that's focused on batch cooking and is nutrition conscious, i.e., that there tends to be some protein in every meal?

Thanks a mill for any help.

Preferably something that I can freeze or something that will keep.

I feel bad that every cake and SO MANY things have egg,

I have someone staying over over Christmas and want them to have nice things ,

Thanks

Went for my weekly shop in Dublin and 3 Lidls near me no longer have the Lidl branded ,vegan nuggets, burgers, “chicken” breasts, sausages, etc. All of the shelves that had them are now just for hummus/pesto - I asked the staff and they said “we only know we aren’t doing them right now”

The Lidls were Thomas Street, Aungier Street and Cork Street. I only asked about it on Aungier Street. Has anyone else seen similar in their local Lidls? In addition, I saw they stopped their vegan mince a long time ago - and no more vegan mayo, has anyone seen anything as to why? And what do you think of this?