Local enterprise supporting BelongTo charity

Faerly, the sustainable online retailer run by Kilcullen couple Eoin Houlihan and James Byrne, has announced a partnership for PRIDE 2021 with Kotanical, an Irish producer of organic essential oils, and BelongTo, the not-for-profit organisation that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people in Ireland.

The partnership will see Kotanical producing a bright and uplifting organic essential oil blend designed specifically for PRIDE 2021 and available to purchase through Faerly.ie. The oil evokes the spirit of PRIDE through the blending of a diverse range of bright citrus notes including grapefruit, wild orange, lime and lemongrass. The limited edition oil is available on Faerly.ie with €5 donated to BelongTo for every bottle sold.

Eoin Houlihan noted that this has been a very difficult year for young people in Ireland and he and James feel very strongly in particular about the anxiety and stress young people in the LGBTQI+ community have experienced during this time. "We hope this essential oil from Kotanical will help to uplift people and evoke positive feelings of wellness, freedom, hope and creativity as we enter a new and more sustainable future together."

BelongTo CEO Moninne Griffith says the charity has seen a 113pc increase in demand for its frontline services over the last year. "We appreciate all the support that we get and that goes towards helping young people in crisis in LBGTQI+ communities throughout the country."

Faerly is an Irish online store that promotes sustainable living and offers a carefully selected range of natural products, mostly from Irish makers, that are kind to the environment. The enterprise has seen a huge upward trend in demand for its natural self-care and homeware products during the pandemic.

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