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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.

Bewley’s, the largest provider of fresh coffee in Ireland and MACE the nationwide convenience, neighbourhood, and forecourt retailer have teamed up again to urge Westmeath consumers to Take a Step to support Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs until Sunday March 25.

“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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Fairtrade Fortnight has begun and with Joyces 365 and Oxfam getting in on the action there will be plenty of delights in store for customers for yet another week.

The efforts by Mayo’s Fairtrade towns have helped secure Government funding of €15 million to support farmers in East Africa, according to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD.

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