Donegal, Ireland
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Ireland for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Ireland is increasingly vegan-friendly, especially in cities like Dublin, Cork, and Galway. While traditional dishes rely on meat and dairy, modern cafés and restaurants offer excellent plant-based options.
Ireland
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Modern cafés, supermarkets, Irish vegetarian/vegan restaurants
Challenging Because: Traditional dishes are meat-heavy
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian-friendly: Potato soup, vegetable stews, soda bread
- Vegan-friendly: Roasted vegetables, vegan versions of traditional dishes, café salads
🚫 Watch Out For
- Butter, cream, and cheese in many dishes
- Meat in stews, pies, and soups
🗣️ Survival Phrases (English / Irish)
- I am vegetarian: I am vegetarian / Is vegetarian mé
(iss veh-geh-TAH-ree-an may) - I am vegan: I am vegan / Is vegan mé
(iss VEH-gahn may) - No meat: No meat / Gan feoil
(gahn fyol)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Major cities like Dublin and Cork have excellent vegetarian and vegan restaurants — countryside can be limited.
Capital – DUBLIN 🇮🇪
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