Honey
Irish bee craft since 2015
Irish bees.
Local honey.
Naturally better.
AABees is an Irish bee-focused business built around quality, care, sustainability and a genuine love for bees — looking after hives across Mayo and Dublin.
- 10+
- Apiary locations
- 8+
- Years caring for bees
- 100%
- Native Irish bee
What we do
A small Irish business, big care for bees.
From hive installation on Dublin rooftops to honey harvested in the Mayo countryside, every part of AABees is hands-on and considered.
Local Honey
Raw Irish honey from our apiaries in Mayo and Dublin — light, dark and beautifully seasonal.
Beekeeping & Pollination
Hive installation, maintenance and pollination support for landowners, growers and corporates.
Education & Workshops
Talks and courses for schools, families and businesses — inspiring the next generation of bee-keepers.
Sustainability
Native Irish Black Bee, biodiversity-led practice and a commitment to Ireland's pollinators.
From our hives
Featured products & services
Why bees matter
One in three bites of food we eat depends on a pollinator.
The native Irish Black Honey Bee — Apis mellifera mellifera — is uniquely adapted to our climate. Protecting it protects Irish biodiversity, food security and the wild meadows we love.
Our sustainability promise
About AABees
Founded by Brendan, built around bees.
AABees is the work of Brendan Dowling — a veteran Irish beekeeper inspired by the quiet expertise of mentors like Stuart Hayes. Born from years of looking after hives in Annaghill, Co Mayo, AABees now manages bees across rooftops and gardens throughout Dublin and the west of Ireland.
Our principle is simple: care for the bees, support the land, share what we learn.
Read our storyFrom the apiary
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Curious about our bees? Let's talk.
Whether you're looking for honey, a hive on your rooftop, or a workshop for your school — Brendan would love to hear from you.
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