Irish Bee Foundation

Happy St. Gobnait’s Day to all Irish Bee Foundation members and fellow beekeepers!

Today we honour St. Gobnait, the beloved patron saint of bees and beekeepers — a symbol of healing, community, and the natural harmony between people and pollinators.

At the Irish Bee Foundation, we continue her legacy by protecting Ireland’s bees, promoting sustainable beekeeping, and protecting pollinator habitats across the country.

This St. Gobnait’s Day, take a moment to celebrate the humble honey bee — a small creature with a mighty impact on our world.
Learn more about how you can support Irish bees: www.irishbeefoundation.ie

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🐝 The Keeper of Bees with Eimear Chaomhnách on Saturday 20th September at 1pm as part of Listowel International Storytelling Festival Bees have been part of our world for over 100 million years — and their stories are woven deep into Ireland’s history. From the Brehon Laws on swarms to St Gobnait, the patroness of the bees, these remarkable creatures have long shaped our folklore. In this special lecture at Kerry Writers’ Museum, author Eimear Chaomhnách will explore these traditions, sharing insights from her book The Keeper of Bees. Eimear will be speaking about the myths, legends and folklore that these creatures have inspired over the millennia. 📍 Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel 🎟️ Tickets €10 https://kerrywritersmuseum.com/storytelling-festival-2025/ Kerry County Arts Creative Ireland The Heritage Council Discover Kerry The Kingdom Beekeepers' Association - Tralee Kerry Beekeepers Association Co Cork Beekeepers Association Irish Bee Foundation #KerryWritersMuseum #TheSeanchai #WhereStoriesComeToLife #Listowel #WhereStoriesBegin #Kerry #ListowelInternationalStorytellingFestival #LISF2025 #StorytellingFestival #TheKeeperOfBees #EimearChaomhnách #Folklore #IrishHistory