Christmas crackers in Courtown with Seal Rescue’s sustainable market
COURTOWN’S Seal Rescue Ireland got festive when it hosted a Sustainable Christmas Market, which saw visitors enjoy some refreshments which they interacted with local sustainable vendors to chat about Christmas gifts as well as enjoy eco-workshops and activities for children and adults alike.
The sellers had stalls full of Christmas wreaths, home baking, decorations, soaps and toiletries, jewellery and much more which really got people into the spirit of things.
Unfortunately a planned release had to be cancelled due to stormy conditions.
Established in 2010, Seal Rescue Ireland now manages a network of over 900 volunteers from all over Ireland, who help to rescue, transport and rehabilitate a growing number of native common and grey seal pups each year, with the ultimate goal of returning them fit and healthy back to the wild.
Earlier this year the team held its first sustainable market, and encouraged vendors to come on board to show people that there are sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives available to them.
‘Our aim is to promote sustainable living and ocean conservation as well as fundraising for our rescue centre, and the market style event with the Sustainable Christmas Market was a perfect opportunity,’ said a spokesperson for the charity.
‘We hosted vendors selling great sustainable crafts and products and it was a real family fun day with lots of kid activities and a great market atmosphere.
Looking ahead to Christmas week, Seal Rescue Ireland will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 to Thursday, December 26.
‘Our rescue hotline will remain open for seal rescues, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you find a seal in distress on 087 1955393,’ the spokesperson said.