The Honey Trail + Nature Walk with Professor Alex Weir

The Honey Trail + Nature Walk with Professor Alex Weir

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€6.50
Join Us for a the last Guided Version of The Honey Trail Tour for this season!

Date: Thursday 8th August
Time: 10AM - 12PM
Starting Point: Church of Ireland, Straid, Glencolmcille, F94 AC92

Discover the enchanting world of bees, plants, and local history on our special edition of The Honey Trail tour, featuring an exclusive nature walk led by the esteemed Professor Alex Weir. This unique experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone with a curiosity about the natural world.

Highlights of The Honey Trail Tour:

  • Historical Insights: Learn about the rich history of the Church of Ireland building and the significance of beekeeping in Irish religious history.
  • Local Lore: Dive into the captivating history of Glencolmcille and the life of Saint Colmcille.
  • Beekeeping Traditions: Explore the fascinating traditions of beekeeping in Ireland and the history of this ancient practice.
  • Life of Bees: Discover the intricate lives of honeybees, the native Irish Black Bee, and wild bees of Ireland.
  • Pollinators and Plants: Gain insights into the diverse pollinators and nearly 100 species of plants that border the trail.
  • Sustainability: Reflect on the past, present, and future of sustainability in beekeeping and biodiversity.

Nature Walk with Professor Alex Weir:

Join Professor Alex Weir, a renowned expert in biodiversity conservation and environmental education, for an informative nature walk. Professor Weir, with over 40 years of experience, will share his wealth of knowledge about the local ecosystem, plant species, and wildlife. This leisurely walk will provide a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty of Glencolmcille.

Tour Details:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Accessibility: Suitable for all ages; the walk is relaxed and at a comfortable pace. Please wear comfortable shoes.
  • Price: €6.50 per person
  • Group Size: Limited to 15 participants. Group rates available, please contact our office. 


Join us for a memorable journey through the lush landscapes and storied past of Glencolmcille. We look forward to seeing you on The Honey Trail!

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Delivery information

We currently only deliver orders to Ireland and Northern Ireland.

It is with great regret that at present we are unable to ship orders to our UK Customers. Unfortunately our couriers are currently unable to dispatch to the UK due to extensive delays and possible additional charges at GB borders as a result of Brexit. We hope this will be resolved in the near future.

Delivery Process

Any order placed on our website or over the phone are sent by parcel courier as standard. We use DPD Couriers for all orders within Ireland and the UK.

With smaller or individual items we might use alternative methods such as An Post.

If you’d like to receive a quote for postal delivery, get in touch with our team and we’ll do our best to help you out.

Larger, heavier items such as extractors or creamers will be sent by palletized road freight. Bulk orders can also be delivered by palletized road freight if it’s more economical than courier delivery. We use Duffy Express Freight when delivering orders by palletized road freight. When you order from us our team will provide you with a price for your pallet delivery.

Please allow 1-3 days delivery for your order within Ireland. (This may vary from May to August), we will always try to get the order to the customer within the 1-3 days.

If there is any reason that we can’t fulfil your order, or we think it’s going to be delayed, we’ll inform you via email or we’ll give you a call.

Tracking is available for parcels that are delivered by courier and for pallets delivered by road freight.

Get in contact with a member of our team to receive your tracking number or to receive a tracking update.

Items that are sent with An Post won’t be tracked unless it’s stated otherwise.

Our Standard Delivery Rates

Our standard courier service allows up to 30KG to be delivered per parcel. Orders above 30KG will be classed as two parcels.

The rates for our courier service are as follows:

Republic of Ireland: €7.00
Northern Ireland: £6.00*

As above, we may ship some smaller items via An Post and larger or heavier items via palletized road freight. Please contact our team for a quotation regarding any of these delivery services.

If for any reason you believe the delivery rate provided by our website is incorrect, please contact our team for clarification.

*These rates are subject to change in line with currency fluctuations.

Collection Or Pickup

All orders can alternatively be collected at our premises in Glencolumcille, County Donegal.

Get in contact with our office today if you’d like to arrange a collection time and date. You can view the location of our premises and get directions on Google Maps.

We also offer a pickup/collection service at numerous trade shows and events throughout the year. If you’d like to book an item to be collected at these events it’s vital that you make your purchase weeks in advance so we can make sure we can accommodate your order.

Please get in contact with our team if you’d like to avail of this pickup service.

Returns

If your goods are received damaged or are unsatisfactory in any way, we must be notified immediately upon receipt and, in any case, within no more than 7 days of receipt.

Please notify us in writing or by email detailing the condition of the goods and reasons for return. Your query and will resolve the issue as quickly and efficiently as possible. Contact should be made by e-mail to the following email address within the time period specified above;

enquiries@donegalbees.ie

Return goods must be in the same condition which the customer had received them, the return goods must not be used or modified.

Return Goods will be replaced once the Return Goods are received.

All returned merchandise must be sent to the following address and contain a written account containing proof of purchase and reasons for return. It must arrive at this address within 14 working days of confirmation of return.

Donegal Bees
Cashel
Glencolumbkille
County Donegal
F94 KP97
Ireland

All agreed returns will be refunded in the currency purchased via the website, to the value of the product at the time of purchase.

The return postage cost must be paid for by the recipient unless otherwise agreed between customer and supplier prior to return.

Customer Reviews

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james Crowch
Great walk and Talk Trail

Best couple of hours I have spent in a long time. Very informative, friendly and spontaneous, really good craic

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Betty McManus

A very interesting tour. Good fun.

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Chrissy D

Thank you! What a wonderful and uplifting time. Bees are sacred. The booklet was amazing.

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Margaret Donoghue

Fantastically interesting tour of the flowers and the honey, thank you

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Natalia Waaijer

Wonderful walk & talk. Please send me info from the booklet. Thanks a million!!

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
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james Crowch
Great walk and Talk Trail

Best couple of hours I have spent in a long time. Very informative, friendly and spontaneous, really good craic

B
Betty McManus

A very interesting tour. Good fun.

C
Chrissy D

Thank you! What a wonderful and uplifting time. Bees are sacred. The booklet was amazing.

M
Margaret Donoghue

Fantastically interesting tour of the flowers and the honey, thank you

N
Natalia Waaijer

Wonderful walk & talk. Please send me info from the booklet. Thanks a million!!

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