Inishturk Marks World Bee Day with Introduction of Native Irish Honey Bees to the Island
Yesterday, the island community of Inishturk celebrated World Bee Day with the arrival of two colonies of Native Irish Honey Bees as part of…
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Famous Beekeepers: A 2,000-Year Legacy from Ancient Science to Modern Conservation
The Golden Thread: From Ancient Philosophy to Modern Conservation The global movement toward environmental sustainability has found an unlikely set of champions: some of…
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The Sacred Hum and the Shield of Bees: A History of Irish Beekeeping
In the emerald expanse of ancient Ireland, the honeybee was more than a mere insect; it was a sacred entity, a legal citizen, and…
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The Quiet Light: Monks, Bees, and the Gift of Wax
Introduction Before electricity, before oil lamps, even before reliable candles, the monasteries of Ireland relied on something extraordinary: bees. Not for honey—but for beeswax,…
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What makes the Inishturk Bee Sanctuary different?
Q: What makes the Inishturk Bee Sanctuary different? A: A protected island sanctuary focused on the native Irish honey bee—slow, careful, and science-led. We…
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Preparing Native Irish Honey Bee Nucs for Inishturk – Galway to Connemara Update
We’re on the road again this week, travelling through Galway, Spiddal and Connemara as part of the ongoing work to establish the Native Irish…
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