Skilled beekeepers in the Fastnet Area produce high-quality honey through traditional practices and community support.

Mary Downey won the top prize for best honey producer for the third time. This achievement demonstrates the skill and dedication of beekeepers in the Fastnet Area. Mary Downey’s prize-winning honey was made from a mix of wildflower and clover nectar. This suggests that beekeepers in the Fastnet Area have access to diverse sources of nectar, which is essential for high-quality honey production. The fact that Mary Downey won the top prize for best honey producer for the third time indicates that her skills and techniques have stood the test of time. This suggests that traditional practices and knowledge passed down through generations of beekeepers have been effective in maintaining high-quality honey production. The achievement of Mairead Dineen Love and Mary Downey demonstrates the importance of continuous learning and improvement in the beekeeping industry. Beekeepers must stay up-to-date with new techniques and technologies to remain competitive. The success of these beekeepers also highlights the value of community and support in the beekeeping industry. The fact that there are multiple winners from the same region, the Fastnet Area, suggests that there is a strong sense of camaraderie and shared knowledge among beekeepers in this region.

He won the award at the 2019 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Young Horticulturist of the Year Awards.

The Innovative Solution to Queen Replacement

Mark Newnham’s invention, which earned him the top prize in the ‘Invention related to bees or beekeeping’ class, is a device designed to simplify the process of queen replacement in bee colonies.

The Fastnet Area Beekeepers Association is based around Skibbereen and serves beekeepers all around the Mizen Head where most of its more than 80 members are located. See //fastnetareabeekeepersassociation.net/