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. * Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1fe_87bk4qzUvFx3REFjA

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. * Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1fe_87bk4qzUvFx3REFjA

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 * Find the website of the plan here: https://pollinators.ie/  * To enter our World Bee Day competition: send a picture, drawing or other pieces of art to: [email protected] and be in with a chance to win a beeswax gift set! * Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1fe_87bk4qzUvFx3REFjA

In this guest episode, we chat with Brendan Murray of Louth Beekeepers Association Topics Covered: Perspective on Native bees Catching Swarms The Importance of Education FIBKA Webinars Swarm Control Advice for New Beekeepers and much more!

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. Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loughrynnbeekeepers

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. Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loughrynnbeekeepers

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 Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loughrynnbeekeepers Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loughrynnbeekeepers

Hello Bee Lovers! In this episode we introduce ourselves. We talk a little about how we got started in beekeeping and teaching and a little about what to expect from future episodes. Enjoy!