Galtee Honey Farm

About Galtee Honey Farm

Galtee Honey Farm is family-run beekeeping and was set up in 1970. It is based at the foothills of the Galtee Mountains in County Tipperary, Limerick and Cork. , It is in the heart of Ireland’s first conservation area for the Native Irish Honey Bee. Founded from a deep commitment to protecting Ireland’s native honey bee, the farm combines sustainable methods with traditional craft production. Honey is harvested seasonally and only when surplus is available, ensuring quality, traceability, and respect for the hive. Our award-winning honey is collected by our bees within the region ensuring f...

County

Tipperary

Type

Producer

Listed By

Food Culture Ireland

Products

Pairs well with

Complementary local products — and the Irish producers who sell them.

• goat cheese · sweet honey balances tangy, creamy cheese
  Available from: Inagh Farmhouse Cheese, Elliots Bakery, Saint Tola
• washed-rind cheese · honey's sweetness complements pungent, earthy cheese
  Available from: Gubbeen Farm, Milleens Cheese, Cooleeney Cheese
• yogurt · classic pairing for drizzling over creamy yogurt
  Available from: Lakeland Dairies, Irish Natural Yogurt, Coolhull Farm (Paganini)
• black tea · honey naturally sweetens and pairs with tea service
  Available from: Tea & Coffee Warehouse Ltd, Lilys Tea Shop, Bewley's Ltd
• apples · honey glazes and complements crisp fruit
  Available from: The Green Door Market, Killahora Orchards, Adams Cider Company
• comb honey · serves as honeycomb garnish for cheese boards
  Available from: The Farmhouse Bees and Trees Ltd, Blackwater Honey, Bees 4 Me 2