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Love The Bees Podcast

Yvonne Johnston
Beekeeping
Autumn Garden Tasks
Asian Hornet Ireland
Bird Migration
Honey
Native Irish Honeybee
Native Irish Honeybee (apis Mellifera Mellifera)
Honey Production
Beekeeping Winter Prep
Apis Mellifera Mellifera
Rapeseed Honey
Buckfast Bees
Varroa
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dandelion
Heather Honey
Ireland
Gardening

Conversations on Beekeeping; what to do in your garden this month, with a spotlight on the Dandelion; and how to distinguish between different bird songs you might be hearing in your garden this month.

If you're as bee-obsessed as we are, you’ll feel right at home. This pilot show is your official invitation to get excited about this year's Beekeeping Season. It is your go-to space to chat, learn,... more

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Taste Honey Like a Sommelier

Flowers, Flavour & the Rapeseed Harvest

Have you ever truly tasted honey? Not just eaten it, but really tasted it? In our Season 2 opener we are diving deep into the extraordinary world of honey, flowers and the hive, w... more

Welcome to this very special episode of the Love The Bees Podcast! I’m your host, Yvonne Johnston, and I am thrilled to be wrapping up our season with you today. But don’t worry—this isn’t goodbye! We’ll be back in the spring with even more insights ... more

I think you are going to love this episode, it is a fascinating interview with Eimear Chaomhánach about Irish Bee folklore and customs.

Eimear is a beekeeper’s daughter and a student of folklore, and she wrote a beautiful book called the The Keeper... more

In this episode of Love The Bees, join me, Yvonne Johnston for a fascinating discussion with Professor Grace McCormack from University Galway, a leading expert on the Native Irish Honey Bee. In this in-depth interview, Yvonne and Professor McCormack ... more

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Marina Marchese
Honey Sommelier and author of The World Atlas of Honey
Author and educator
Episode: Taste Honey Like a Sommelier Flowers, Flavour & the Rapeseed Harvest
Dermot Fanning
Beekeeper
Episode: Taste Honey Like a Sommelier Flowers, Flavour & the Rapeseed Harvest
Adrienne Kelly
Horticulturist
Independent horticulturist
Episode: Autumn - Tips for the garden this season; The Asian Hornet In Ireland; Getting your bee hives winter ready and Bird Migration.
Colette O'Connell
Co-founder/active member involved in Native Irish Honeybee Society and Irish Beekeepers Association
Native Irish Honeybee Society; Irish Beekeepers Association
Episode: Autumn - Tips for the garden this season; The Asian Hornet In Ireland; Getting your bee hives winter ready and Bird Migration.
Eric Dempsey
Bird expert, biodiversity specialist
The Birdman
Episode: Autumn - Tips for the garden this season; The Asian Hornet In Ireland; Getting your bee hives winter ready and Bird Migration.
Eimear Chaomhánach
Author of The Keeper of The Bees
Author, The Keeper of The Bees
Episode: Bee Folklore and Irish Traditions with Eimear Chaomhánach author of The Keeper of The Bees
Grace McCormack
Scientist from University Galway ( Galway University )
University of Galway
Episode: Native Irish Honey Bee Interview with Professor Grace McCormack, Galway university.
Colm Penston
Beekeeper, regular on the show
Beekeeping community
Episode: 5th Episode of The Love The Bees Podcast
Eric Depsey
Birdman
Birding expert
Episode: 5th Episode of The Love The Bees Podcast

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Yvonne Johnston
Host of Love The Bees Podcast

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#179
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#185
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#45
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#139
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Native Irish Honey Bee Interview with Professor Grace McCormack, Galway university.
Q: What are the concerns around Buckfast and other imported stocks, and can they co-exist with native AMM?
Imported stocks can dilute native genetics through introgression, reducing local adaptation; while some hybrids show certain traits like high honey yield, overall there is little justification for imports when AMM can perform competitively with proper management, and co-existence is challenged by genetic mixing.
Native Irish Honey Bee Interview with Professor Grace McCormack, Galway university.
Q: Why is their genotype worth protecting, and what makes the native bee important for Ireland's ecosystems?
The native population has adapted over thousands of years to Ireland's climate and landscapes, showing superior resilience to local stressors and a unique genetic toolkit that supports survival and biodiversity; protecting it guards long-term ecological balance and potential breeding stock for sustainable beekeeping.
Native Irish Honey Bee Interview with Professor Grace McCormack, Galway university.
Q: So, how do you know you've got a native Irish honeybee and what makes them unique?
Grace describes morphological and genetic evidence that supports AMM as the native bee in Ireland, including a small cubital index, differing wing morphometrics, and distinct genomic signatures that separate Irish bees from mainland European populations.
Bee Folklore and Irish Traditions with Eimear Chaomhánach author of The Keeper of The Bees
Q: Tell me about, first of all, what made you decide to write this beautiful book?
I grew up in a beekeeping household and studied Irish folklore, which naturally led me to combine my family's beekeeping experiences with the traditional stories and customs I collected over the years, creating a book that sits at the intersection of practical beekeeping and folklore.

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What is Love The Bees Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical beekeeping, garden management for pollinators, and wildlife watching in Ireland, with a strong emphasis on seasonal tasks, local flora like dandelion, and the flavors of honey. Episodes typically feature experienced beekeepers, horticulturists, and wildlife experts who share hands-on tips for hive care, garden planning to support pollinators, and how to identify birds and their songs in the garden. A recurring element is contextualizing beekeeping within broader biodiversity conversations, including introductions to native Irish bees, seasonal nectar flows, and the sponsor role of a local beekeeping supplier. The format blends how-to guidance, science-backed context, and community-focused insights, making it ap... more

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2. Dermot Fanning
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