The Replenish journal
News from Replenish
Stories from the shop, local producers, practical low-waste ideas and everyday wellbeing.
These articles are adapted from the original Replenish news archive. Product availability, prices and schemes may have changed since publication.
Stephanie Mahon | 4 September 2023
Thank You!
A heartfelt note of thanks to the customers, friends and local businesses who helped Replenish grow.
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Stephanie Mahon | 16 August 2023
Spiddal Spuds
Freshly lifted potatoes and another week of locally grown vegetable and salad boxes.
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Stephanie Mahon | 4 July 2023
Organic Vegetables
Weekly boxes of locally and organically grown vegetables from An Spideal.
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Stephanie Mahon | 12 April 2023
An Garraí Glas
A seasonal delivery of healthy, organically grown plants from a nearby grower.
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Stephanie Mahon | 5 April 2023
Honey
A local pantry highlight celebrating raw wildflower honey produced in nearby Roscahill.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 2 March 2023
Chip Mate!
A customer-requested chip-shop vinegar discovered in a practical glass bottle.
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Stephanie Mahon | 9 February 2023
Tangles Handcrafts
A short celebration of locally made pieces and the makers behind them.
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Stephanie Mahon | 11 January 2023
Refills
How one everyday refill shop reduced plastic packaging while saving money at the same time.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 17 December 2022
Sourdough bread
Fresh local sourdough arriving at Replenish still warm from the oven.
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Stephanie Mahon | 26 October 2022
2GoCups
A reusable deposit cup designed to make lower-waste takeaway coffee easier.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 22 October 2022
Christmas Baking
Chopped almonds and pantry essentials added through conversations with customers.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 24 August 2022
Beautiful posie jars of sweet peas
Colourful seasonal sweet peas arranged in simple posie jars.
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Stephanie Mahon | 18 August 2022
5 Litre Refills
Larger refill sizes for customers who prefer to top up their everyday products at home.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 21 July 2022
Elderflower Cordial
A seasonal local cordial made with elderflower grown in Spiddal.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 19 July 2022
New Plants
A fresh shop display created with quality plants and advice from a local nursery.
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Stephanie Mahon | 5 July 2022
Toothbrushes - Plastic Free July
A simple comparison of plastic toothbrushes and more considered biodegradable alternatives.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 1 July 2022
Plastic Free July
A practical invitation to begin with one manageable low-plastic swap each week.
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Stephanie Mahon | 23 June 2022
Eco Straws
An Irish-made alternative to unnecessary disposable plastic straws.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 9 June 2022
Grow It Yourself (GIY)
Family-friendly books bringing together practical advice on growing and cooking food.
Read article Stephanie Mahon | 2 June 2022
Deposit & Return Cup Scheme
The original reusable-cup announcement created to keep more single-use cups away from landfill.
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