Inchydoney Bee Farm

My partner and I had the great fortune a few years ago to settle on a small subsistence farm at Inchydoney Island in West Cork, in the midst of amazing unspoiled natural Irish heritage. The coastal environments, dunes, woods and wetlands, in harmony with thoughtful farming, all combine into a beautiful and fragile ecosystem that we feel a duty to defend. We started with beginner beekeeping in recent years, and came to learn of the precarious position of many of Ireland’s native species when faced with invasive imports, particularly the threat to the native Irish honeybee, Apis mellifera mellifera.

The story of the native honeybee is the perfect narrative to energise citizens into action to defend what is precious on the island of Ireland. The story ranges from the critical role of native bee species in pollenation of natural and agricultural growth, to the threat to Ireland’s cultural heritage where beekeeping is officially recognised, to the basic incompatibilities between unregulated trade versus the protection of local environments and livelihoods. We are proud to join the campaign to plant seeds of awareness of what we can all do to protect what is here, for us and for future generations.

Inchydoney Honey (or InchyHoney™ for short 😄)

100% Natural Honey, from Bee to Jar, cultivated on Inchydoney Island in West Cork, Ireland

Our honey comes from our apiary located on Inchydoney Island in West Cork, Ireland. Our Native Irish Honey Bees forage all over the island to produce a unique and 100% natural honey. We collect the honey sustainably and with minimal impact on the bees so they can stay healthy in future seasons.

We are continuing to plant bee-friendly, non-invasive perennials on the property to help add some colour and variety to the mix.

Inchydoney Needs You!

I designed this poster in July, 2021, with input from other volunteers, as a tool to encourage responsible enjoyment of Inchydoney Beach and sand dunes. The local business, Inchydoney Candles, has kindly sponsored the creation of framed posters, and is delivering them free to local schools. Please send an email to [email protected] or visit the candle shop in Clonakilty if you would like one for your school or civic association.

Together we can protect the natural beauty for our children and future generations.

Inchydoney Candles

Inchydoney Candles are hand poured and packaged at home in Inchydoney. They are made from eco-friendly soy wax. They do not contain paraffin, lead or stearin. They contain essential oils and fragrance that is not tested on animals. They are made in small batches, by me, at home in an old beautiful cowshed. Any slight variation in the appearance of the candles is intentional.