Tipperary honey farm to host special Meet the Beekeeper open day

The Centre of Food Culture Ireland - a not for profit social enterprise with a purpose to facilitate greater connectivity between food, people, soil and sea, protect and celebrate food culture and heritage in Ireland, run an educational events series across the country showcasing, connecting with, and supporting the incredible producers that act as the backbone of food culture and heritage in Ireland.

Their “Meet the Maker” events connect attendees with both traditional and modern skills and techniques used by beekeepers, cheesemakers, millers, cider producers, brewers and other artisan producers.

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They partner with producers across the island of Ireland to curate on-site events where attendees learn directly from makers visiting their farms and sites, tasting their products and connecting with like-minded people with the aim of facilitating meaningful conversation about our shared food culture and preserving it for future generations to come.

They are holding an event in collaboration with Galtee Honey Farm on Saturday, May 9, titled ‘Meet the Beekeeper: Galtee Honey Farm’.

They say this will provide a unique opportunity to explore the heritage and craft of beekeeping in Ireland.

Run by third and fourth generation beekeepers, Galtee Honey Farm is dedicated to conserving the Native Irish Black Honey Bee, a threatened subspecies vital to Ireland’s natural heritage. Nestled at the edge of native oak and yew woodland within the 1,200-acre Glengarra Wood recreation area, this farm has been producing honey for over 50 years and is one of the largest in the country.

During this visit you will meet Aoife Nic Giolla Coda and hear about the heritage and craft of Irish beekeeping.

You will also experience the opening of a live hive from a safe, screened viewing area while getting up close to the bees without a beesuit, as well as sample six distinctive Irish honeys and honey mead while learning about the fascinating world of bees.

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The event takes place on Saturday, May 9, from 11am to 1pm, at Galtee Honey Farm, Tipperary.

Tickets are available at www.foodcultureireland.ie.

This fully indoor event is delivered on a flat, wheelchair-accessible surface, suitable for visitors of all abilities and is part of our Meet the Maker series, proudly supported by Sheridans Cheesemongers.