BEE TALK with Lough Rynn Beekeepers

In this Podcast, we talk with Rebecca Coleman. the company director of Thorne Beekeeping Supplies

We discuss Thornes origins, how they operate and some of the challenges posed by Brexit and Covid.

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In this Podcast, we talk with Dr. Darren O'Connell from the UCD School of Biology

We discuss bee sampling for The National Apiculture Programme, its benefits and how it can help beekeepers who participate.

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In this Podcast, we talk with Dr. Una FitzPatrick the Project Manager of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.

We discuss how the 2015-2020 plan met its ambitious goal and how its successes will impact the next iteration of the plan to run from 2021-2025

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Interview with Dr. Fiona Edwards Murphy of ApisProtect

We talk to Fiona about her background in technology and beekeeping. Fiona explains ApisProtect to us and some of its benefits and implications for beekeepers big and small.

Interview with Thomas Ellis, Beekeeper, and founder of Donegal Bees

We talk about his origins in beekeeping, starting Donegal Bees, and the impacts of Brexit on the business.

We talk to Stephen Gallagher Beekeeper, Founder of Swarms.ie and inventor

00:00-00:34 Introductions

00:34-02:34 Origins

02:34-08:46 Swarms.ie

08:46-15:32 Swarming & Bee Vac

15:32-20:13 New Beekeepers, Sourcing Bees

20:13-21:15 Outro