Join Second Hand September
Second Hand September 2026
Let's fight the climate crisis in style!
Taking part in Second Hand September is a powerful way of recycling and buying stylish outfits that don't cost the earth.
By shopping second hand and more sustainably, you're giving clothes a longer life, slowing down fast fashion, and helping to protect our planet.
Why Second Hand September?
Millions of items of clothing end up in landfills across Ireland every year. These textiles are decomposing in the ground, destroying our environment.
Immense pressure is being placed on our planet and people in communities most affected by the climate crisis, but you can take action!
Join us this September and dress for the world you want- a fairer world for those affected by the climate crisis, and a better world for us all.
The right thing for you and the planet
We have 45 shops across the island of Ireland.
We are always on the lookout for high-quality, pre-loved clothes, accessories, handbags and shoes. If your items are clean and reusable, we'd be delighted to recirculate them and contribute to a more circular economy.
The right thing for you and the planet
We have 45 shops across the island of Ireland.
We are always on the lookout for high-quality, pre-loved clothes, accessories, handbags and shoes. If your items are clean and reusable, we'd be delighted to recirculate them and contribute to a more circular economy.
'I like the idea of putting something in a charity shop bag and somebody just finds that'
Award-winning Irish comedian and podcast host Emma Doran has been announced as the ambassador for Oxfam Ireland's eighth Second Hand September 2026, encouraging people to embrace the stories our clothes carry.
"We've all seen the images of landfill sites full of clothes. It's easy to think it's all the responsibility of big corporations, but we can all make changes ourselves, and those changes can be better for us as individuals, too. Second Hand September is a really fun, accessible way for people to look at their own shopping habits."
Irish charity shops collect around 17,500 tonnes of textiles every year, with roughly 8,500 tonnes resold in Ireland, extending the life of clothing while raising funds for charitable work.
How do I get involved with Second Hand September?
Sign up for Second Hand September
Each year during September, we ask people to say no to new and say yes to second hand- to love, wear, share and repeat.
Shop second hand with Oxfam
For over six decades, our shops across the island of Ireland have offered people a way to buy stylish outfits that don’t cost the earth.
Make your clothes last longer
When we treat our clothes with care, they last longer, which means fewer trips to the shop, less waste, and a reduced carbon footprint.
Share the Buzz!
Show off your second-hand finds and join a community passionate about pre-loved style. #SecondHandSeptember
