From the Hive
Thoughts from Native Irish Bee Sanctuary.
A New Smart Hive Initiative on Inishturk A new smart hive monitoring initiative on Inishturk Island is helping researchers better understand and protect the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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