News & Events
Huge Thank You For Reuse and Repair Week
The inaugural Reuse and Repair Week 2026 has officially concluded, marking an absolute milestone for sustainability across the island. This major event spanned all 11 councils in N. Ireland alongside the Republic of Ireland
A Busy Month Of Circular Schools Workshops
It has been an incredibly busy and rewarding period for the Circular Schools Workshops. Pupils across Northern Ireland have been discovering how small shifts in how we view everyday items can make a significant difference to our planet.
Visit To Change Clothes In Dublin
Some NIRN members had an inspiring visit to Change Clothes Dublin, an innovative hub putting the circular economy and textile sustainability into practice.
NIRN At The NI Environment Forum
The recent Northern Ireland Environment Forum successfully brought together voices from across the sustainability and circular economy sectors.
DAERA Gets Involved in Reuse and Repair Week
We were absolutely delighted that DAERA Minister Andrew Muir not only officially launched the campaign at the flagship Pop-Up Repair Cafe in Belfast Grand Central Station.
Pop Up Repair Cafe at Grand Central Station
On Saturday, 30th May, the heart of Belfast’s transit hub will transform into a buzzing hub of restoration as NIRN brings the first-ever Repair Cafe to Belfast Grand Central Station.
Reuse and Repair Week 2026 Events Throughout Northern Ireland
Over 50 events are happening throughout Reuse and Repair Week 2026, all designed to reduce waste, with the combined aim to combat “throwaway culture”. NIRN members are hosting a whole range of events from how to make the most of surplus food and repair cafes, to carving workshops and furniture upcycling – it’s all covered. This week is designed to:
NIRN at the European Parliament: Global Voice, Local Impact
Our colleague Eimear Montague recently represented NIRN at the European Parliament for the “Powering Europe’s Circular Shift” event. As a proud member of RREUSE—the European network for social enterprises in the circular economy—this partnership is a game-changer for Northern Ireland.
CALLING ALL SCHOOLS! ARE YOU READY TO LEAD THE CHANGE?
It’s time to get creative, take action, and show the world what your students can do! The Circular Schools Reuse & Repair Week Competition is officially OPEN, and we are looking for the next generation of sustainability champions!
We were busy on Earth Day this year as our Operations Manager, Catherine Taylor and Community Network Manager Catherine Mullin, had the privilege of hosting a table at the “Economy of Enough” World Cafe at Queen’s University Belfast
What do you do with too much bread? At The Playtrail, you make a difference.
What do you do with too much bread? If you’re our member organisation The Playtrail, you turn it into a social movement.
Thank-You to Dromore Repair Cafe
A huge thank you to the fantastic team from Dromore Repair Cafe for joining us at the ABC Council Easter Fayre. Their expertise was the secret ingredient that brought our pop-up Repair Cafe to life! As one of the newest members of our network, the Dromore team has already made an incredible impact. We are so grateful for the time they spent breathing new life into broken items and chatting with the community.