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Amnesty International to host public event in Galway

A public event which aims to promote awareness of Fairtrade and encourage people to buy Fairtrade products will take place in the Amnesty Action Centre in Galway next week. The talk is part of a series of events taking place around the country during Fairtrade Fortnight.

Mayo leads the way for Fairtrade

“Coffee drinkers throughout Mayo can make a real difference for communities in developing nations if they choose coffees and teas that are Fairtrade certified,” said Patrick Bewley as he launched Bewley’s 2011 Fairtrade Fortnight activities which run until March 13 and include a fairtrade partnership with local convenience retailer Mace.

Business is good — Fairtrade Fortnight 2011

Contrary to what might be expected during the recession, Fairtrade sales continue to grow in Kilkenny. In 2010 consumer spending on Fairtrade Certified products grew by an impressive 17 per cent, from €118 million in 2009 to €138 million in 2010. Ireland now has one of the highest per capita spends on Fairtrade Certified products anywhere in the world.

Fairtrade Fortnight

To celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight (22nd Feb-7th March), Kilkenny Borough Council is hosting a Fair Trade Talk on Friday the 26th of February in City Hall at 2.30pm.

Fairtrade tea party in Kinvara

Kinvara Fairtrade Town’s Committee will host a tea party at Burke’s Londis store on Thursday March 4 in support of Fairtrade Ireland.

Firebrand Hunt looking forward to having a few pints in Galway

Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Hunt relishes his return to Galway tomorrow evening when Premiership club Hull City will play Galway United in a friendly game at Terryland Park. The game is part of United’s pre-season build up to the 2010 Eircom League season and will allow manager Sean Connor to run the rule over his new squad.

Amnesty and Oxfam to give Galway its ‘just desserts’

Just Desserts, the annual dessert making competition to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, takes place in the Galway City Museum on Thursday March 5 at 4pm.

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Mayo coffee drinkers urged to support Fairtrade

During Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs until March 8, Bewley’s master coffee roaster Paul O’Toole said that “Mayo coffee drinkers can make a real difference for communities in developing nations if they choose coffees that are Fairtrade certified, with Westport and Castlebar already ahead of many other cities and towns throughout Ireland as they have designated Fairtrade status.”

Castlebar and Westport look to renew their Fairtrade status

Castlebar and Westport are working towards renewing their Fairtrade status this December and would love your help.

 

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