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What we’re about
All events are 100% vegan. We ask that attendees bring food that does not contain any meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey.
Cork Vegans creates various fun events to unite the people of Cork and its visitors together. Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be vegan or veggie to enjoy good company, good food and friendship.
Our events are currently organised and hosted by 5 group members, Sonya, Mike, Laura, Ruth and Emma - as well as the support of members who offer to provide talks and activities. If you have an idea for an event, a social attitude to host or perhaps an interesting skill or activity to share we are always looking to find ways to collaborate with all members to help build a stronger community together. We'll explore the best of Cork to learn and grow together as a community, which is essential for a long happy life.
Below you can check out information from our past activities. Please send us a message with ideas of what you would like us to do as a group, what your heart and mind needs, to simply say hello or if you have any questions about the group, veganism or related information. This is a safe and open space.
Look forward to meeting you!
Thank you for the best years of our life! Here are some of our past experiences:
Cork Vegans Meetup launched Saturday 16th of April 2016 with just 2 attendees driving to Galway for a Cool Vegan Festival, 1 week later we had over 23 attendees eating a Vegan dinner in the Quay Co-op, thus Sociable Saturdays was born & officially our favourite day of the week!
By 11th of December 2016 we had reached 300 members & we were over the moon. So many cool people in one city! Here is just a snippet of what happened during the first 3 + 1/2 years of Cork Vegans and Veggies [Everyone Welcome]
❤️ Cork Vegans supported & were supported by more than 35 different Vegan friendly businesses in Cork
🧡 We enjoyed all the delights & getting to support 8 different local markets
💛 Collaborated with 12 different activist groups, initiatives and events as well as tons of our own campaigning for Veganism & fundraising for over 9 different Irish charities
💚 8 kind individuals opened up their homes to us teaching Vegan cooking, hosting potlucks, screenings & outdoor adventures. 2 other awesome individuals hosted other cool Vegan events
💙 So many long term friendships were made, lots of learning from those passing through the city, activists were born and others were empowered, evolving their activism
💜 Many birthday parties celebrated & even 1 big Vegan Christmas was spent together
💚 2 Vegan businesses launched
🧡 A discount card was created for 2018 as well as lots of educational materials created & distributed for free around the city
We have since relaunched the group and so much has happened already. Excited for the months and hopefully years ahead if we can get enough members interested in taking an active role in this community. Looking forward to seeing you at our next event!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- April Social - Marina MarketMarina Market , Cork
Meeting new people can feel like a big step, so this event is focused on making making it as easy and accessible as possible for new and reconnecting members! Join us for our monthly social event - for April, this will be the at Saucy Cow, Marina Market
The plan:
We'll meet in front of the Saucy Cow at 07:00 pm to grab someone food. We will aim to finish up at 21:00 but may also grab a drink after or take a short walk.
What to bring:
- Just yourself and some spending money!
Disclaimer
By attending the 'April Social - Marina Market' and other events you agree that you participate in the activities completely at your own risk. You agree with the following:You acknowledge that if you have a health issue, it is your responsibility and yours alone, to take appropriate steps in safeguarding yourself.
You fully understand that, like other such outdoor activities, it comes with with a risk of personal injury or death and that you participate at your own risk, and you accept these risks and are responsible for your own actions and involvement.
You understand that if you want insurance, you must insure yourself.
You understand that that Cork Vegans [Everyone Welcome] do not recognise any liability for injury or damage caused to or by volunteers, attendees, third parties or property arising from such persons.
You understand that if any member, including yourself, helps others, for example by advising or making suggestions, that does not incur or amply any responsibility on that member. It is only yourself who is responsible for yourself in any such interactions.
You have read and understood and agree to this disclaimer with its general principle that you understand that nobody else is responsible for you and you are not responsible for anyone else.
- Festival Launch: Traditional music, song and storytellingThe Firkin Crane , Cork
Free event but booking is essential and a donation on the night will be gratefully received. Link to get ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/festival-launch-traditional-music-song-and-storytelling-tickets-1273696894699?aff=oddtdtcreator
Festival Launch: Traditional music, song and storytelling with The Gab 7-8:30pm in The Firkin Crane. All are welcome to attend the official launch of the 3rd annual Féile Fearann Rí. In generations past, traditional music, dance, songs, and stories were intricately intertwined, creating rich cultural gatherings. Reflecting this heritage, Féile Fearann Rí commences with a delightful array of tunes, songs, and tales presented by The Gab Storytelling and guest traditional musicians, Frances Curran and Sorcha de Róiste. The launch is free and open to the public. But space is limited, so booking is essential HERE. Donations on the night will be appreciated to support our non-profit, community festival.
