About Fastnet Farm
Belted Galloway Cattle
Like the Belted Galloway, the Native Irish Black Bee is unique and well adapted for life on Cape Clear Island. We were attracted to them as a native species of Ireland but also because they are very hardy. Unlike some of their continental cousins, the Black Bee is adept at flying in fierce wind and cold temperatures. These traits are simply imperative for survival due to the islands little tree cover and heavy prevailing winds from the northwest. The pristine environment and variable abundance of flowers makes Cape Clear a haven for honey bees and numerous other wild bees.
Lleyn Sheep
A wide range of nectar and pollen sources provide excellent nutrition for developing hives ensuring proper health and wellbeing. We were pleasantly surprised that our first year of beekeeping yielded a considerable amount of delicious clear golden honey. We are very excited to continue stewarding and learning from these beautiful bees.
Honey Bees
Our honey is produced responsibly in small quantities to protect local wild bees from our honey bees.
Our scale only allows us to supply honey to island visitors and locals. Please come visit Cape Clear if you would like to buy our honey.