Galway, Ireland—The conversation around animal rights, ethics, and law is evolving, and at the forefront of this change in Ireland is Dr. Maureen O’Sullivan, a lecturer at the University of Galway. Recently featured on the Manada Podcast, Dr. O’Sullivan shared insights into the groundbreaking undergraduate course on Animal Rights, Animal Ethics & Law, the first
We’re excited to have Denis Nealis, a leader in animal rights activism in Ireland. He helped to found Ireland’s first animal political party.🌱 Denis became vegan in 2017 after learning about the grim fate of male chicks in the egg industry. This led him to commit to fighting against Animal Agriculture right away, and he
In today’s rapidly growing vegan market, standing out from the crowd can be challenging. Your resume is your first impression on potential employers, so tailoring it to highlight your passion and expertise in the vegan realm is essential. Dive into this guide to discover how to create the perfect vegan-friendly resume. Understanding the Vegan Job
Late last year the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 (‘the 2021 Bill’) was introduced, effectively banning farming animals for their fur and skin. The 2021 Bill sets out the guidelines for decommissioning and demolishing mink farms, lists the penalties for farming mink, and describes how the mink farmers will be
In recent months two different questions concerning zoos have been swirling around the national and international news cycles. In Ireland, and specifically Dublin, there has been a considerable amount of attention paid to the Dublin Zoo and questions around parking available in Phoenix Park. Internationally, news of the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) case has been circulating. NhRP
The complete lack of any regulation of the exotic pet trade is a major concern and oversight which impacts not only the animals themselves, but also humans and local ecosystems. This article will first explain exactly what an exotic pet is and then analyse why the lack of legislation is a major issue which needs
One of the most common misconceptions about a vegan lifestyle is that it is expensive. This can be the case for any diet, there are luxury items available to everyone. For this series, I am going to take €10 to purchase groceries for a week of dinners. I will also be breaking down what I
Roseane is a yoga instructor who runs ‘Mai Ram Ireland‘, a classical yoga method. Today we’ve asked her to share some of her yoga experiences. Keep reading to find out what classical yoga is, its benefits, and more. What are the benefits of yoga practice? The benefits of yoga practice depend on the quality of
As a general rule, it is already known that organic foods, although according to certain studies contain similar levels of nutrition than non-organic ones, are healthier since they do not contain pesticide residues, genetically modified organisms, chemical fertilisers, hormones, antibiotics, they limit the use of food additives, etc. They also undergo regular checks and examinations
Micronutrients are called as so because they are essential for the body and need to be consumed in small amounts. We will discuss below those which are thought to be the most commonly deficient in a plant-based diet. VITAMIN B12 Contrary to popular belief B12 comes from bacteria and not from meat. Animal flesh have
