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All Things Honey, Beeswax & Mead

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Duration

1.5-2 hours

About The Tour

What you need to know

Learn the art of making beeswax candles & food wraps. Make a pair of dipped beeswax candles, make a pair of rolled beeswax candles. Make a beeswax food wrap.  Sample six unique Irish honeys and honey mead in our interpretive room where visitors have a wealth of information about bees, beekeeping, biodiversity and history and heritage of beekeeping. View our observation case of bees. Discover the world of beekeeping, the properties of honey and beeswax, and their place in Irish historical culture.

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Customer Testimonials

what people say

Absolutely gorgeous honey — so pure and full of flavour. You can really taste the difference. I’ll never go back to supermarket honey again.

– Anne McInerney

I love this honey, rich, and beautifully floral. Knowing it comes from native Irish bees makes it even more special.

– Chandra Lipton

Hands down the best honey I’ve ever tasted. You can tell it’s been made with care and tradition.

– Liam Hassett

I’ve given jars as gifts and everyone raves about it. Fantastic Irish product.

– John O’Neill

What a gem of a place! You can feel the history and passion the family has for their bees. They’re doing incredible work protecting the native Irish honey bee — it’s not just a farm, it’s a legacy.

– Thomas Grace

Beautiful setting, lovely people, and such an inspiring story. Aoife and her family have dedicated generations to caring for the bees, and it shows in everything they do.

– Siobhán Cahill

Visiting Galtee Honey Farm gave me a new appreciation for Irish heritage and biodiversity. It’s wonderful to see a family keeping traditions alive in such a sustainable way.

– Katie McGrath

You don’t often meet people so passionate and knowledgeable about what they do. The Galtee family’s love for their bees and their craft is contagious.

– Éanna Ó Muircheartaigh

We did the honey farm tour and it was amazing! Aoife is such a warm and engaging guide — her knowledge about bees is incredible. The highlight was tasting honey straight from hive. Highly recommend!

– Niamh O’Toole

A really special experience. A wonderful setting and you can see the bees up close in a safe way. It’s educational, relaxing, and just so interesting. Perfect for families or anyone curious about nature.

– Michelle Hill

One of the best things we did on our trip through Tipperary. We learned so much and left with the most delicious honey. The passion and care here are second to none.

– Sandra Cooke

Fantastic experience! Aoife’s enthusiasm is infectious — she makes the world of bees come alive. The tasting at the end was the cherry on top.

– Neil Harris

Brought my kids for the beekeeping experience and they absolutely loved it! It was hands-on, fun, and full of fascinating facts. We all left buzzing with excitement!

– Saoirse McLoughlin

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