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A group of Irish citizens has won a climate change lawsuit against the country's government. The legal action—known as Climate Case Ireland—was launched by Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE). The environmental advocacy group took...

The president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Joe Healy has said that the United Nations (UN) is "not wrong" to suggest a reduction in meat consumption. Healy responded to recent data that found...

A new vegan food, drink, and agriculture initiative will kick off at Ireland's University College Cork (UCC) in January. Nearly €10 million in funding backs the Smart Protein project. €8.2 million comes from the European...

Ireland's first 100 percent organic, vegan supermarket has opened its doors in Dublin. Named Veganic, the new store is located in St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. It stocks vegan meat -- including plant-based steaks, bacon,...

Ireland-based vegan and vegetarian food company the Happy Pear will soon open a café in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport. The eatery, which will be the company's fourth café, is opening in collaboration with highway...

(Updated June 27, 2019). Ireland is moving forward with a ban on fur farming. It will become the 15th European country to enact such a ban. The move was approved by the Cabinet earlier this...

A new school lunch program that gives thousands of kids access to vegan meals is about to kick off in Ireland. The Hot School Meals Scheme Project will begin on a pilot basis in September....

(Updated June 2019) Nearly half of Irish people in a recent poll said they are ready to adopt a vegan diet for environmental and ethical reasons, according to a new study. Vitabiotics, that produces...

Irish supermarket chain SuperValu's new €12 million store will feature a dedicated vegetarian and vegan section. Located in Dunboyne, Meath, the 15,200-square-foot supermarket will also have a health and wellness section in addition to its...

The ABP Group, one of Europe's leading meat processors, is set to launch vegan burgers backed by a £250,000 marketing campaign. Called Equals, the new meat-free food is made from soy and pea protein and...

Ireland's leading fuel and convenience store chain Circle K has upped its vegan food options. The company, which has more than 420 stations across Ireland, launched a vegan BLT to cater to the growing demand...

In a bid to improve public health, people in Ireland are being encouraged to eat more plant-based food and less meat, Irish Examiner reports. In an updated version of the "Healthy Eating, Food Safety and Food...

Finnebrogue Artisan, the UK's leading top tier sausage producer, has invested £3 million in Northern Ireland's first dedicated vegan and vegetarian meat factory. The new facility will open near its existing factory in Downpatrick. The company,...

The Merrion Hotel, a luxury 5-star hotel in Dublin, has launched a vegan menu. The new menu was made possible by the Merrion's collaboration with author and food blogger Holly White, who is certified in...

Pet detectives in Ireland are using counterterrorism technology to shut down illegal puppy mills. Named Project Capone, the software scans websites that puppies are sold from, tracking down similar images, phone numbers, and addresses to...

Two Northern Irish academics, along with a top NHS doctor, are demanding that Parliament do more to raise awareness about the cancer risks associated with eating processed meat. In a joint statement, they urged for...

Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine in Ireland, just announced €2,751,000 of funding will be gifted to 108 animal welfare organisations throughout the country. “It gives me great pleasure in awarding this...

New large-screen video vegan advertisements have appeared in Dublin's main bus and train stations. The new ads - designed to encourage passersby to make the connection between meat, dairy, and sentient animals - will be...

Cork, in the southwest of Ireland, ordered more vegan food than any other city in the nation in November, according to food delivery service Deliveroo. According to the Irish Examiner, "veganism has gone mainstream in Ireland...

Vegan steak is on its way to Tesco stores in Ireland, the Irish Times reports. Made from wheat and soy protein, the animal-free steak is said to be "barely distinguishable from the real thing." The product -...

Former president of Ireland and environmentalist Mary Robinson believes the nation has the potential to become a world leader on the issue of climate change, The Irish Times reports. Speaking on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...