OpenHive Honey

OpenHive is a conservation driven beekeeping initiative founded by Kyle Petrie, Mark Earley, and Jack McGrath. Their mission is to rear and breed the native Irish black honey bee using sustainable, low intervention methods that support biodiversity and restore balance within Ireland’s ecosystem. Operating apiaries across Dublin, Wicklow, and Galway, OpenHive produces raw, Irish honey with each jar labelled with the hive location and unique flavour profiles. To minimise waste, their jars are screen-printed, avoiding plastic labels, and returnable for reuse. 

At Wicklow Village, OpenHive maintains apiaries on site, integrating its conservation work directly into the local environment and community. Their honey products will also be available for purchase in selected Wicklow Village shops, giving visitors a chance to taste local, ethically produced honey tied to the place where it was made. This local presence both strengthens OpenHive’s commitment to ecological stewardship and adds a distinctive, terroir-driven food offering to the Wicklow Village shopping experience.

OpenHive is a conservation driven beekeeping initiative founded by Kyle Petrie, Mark Earley, and Jack McGrath. Their mission is to rear and breed the native Irish black honey bee using sustainable, low intervention methods that support biodiversity and restore balance within Ireland’s ecosystem. Operating apiaries across Dublin, Wicklow, and Galway, OpenHive produces raw, Irish honey with each jar labelled with the hive location and unique flavour profiles. To minimise waste, their jars are screen-printed, avoiding plastic labels, and returnable for reuse.

At Wicklow Village, OpenHive maintains apiaries on site, integrating its conservation work directly into the local environment and community. Their honey products will also be available for purchase in selected Wicklow Village shops, giving visitors a chance to taste local, ethically produced honey tied to the place where it was made. This local presence both strengthens OpenHive’s commitment to ecological stewardship and adds a distinctive, terroir-driven food offering to the Wicklow Village shopping experience.

OpenHive Honey

Irish Food Awards 2025

OpenHive Cut Comb Heather Honey

Award: Gold

OpenHive Soft Set Honey

Award: Silver

OpenHive Honey has been awarded both Gold and Silver at the 2025 Blas na hÉireann Awards. These awards celebrate the best of Irish food, and OpenHive Honey's honeys, crafted from native Irish honeybees, have been recognized for their quality and contribution to local, sustainable beekeeping. The awards reflect the unique character of Wicklow’s wild landscape and the dedication of the bees involved in the production process. This recognition is a testament to the brand's commitment to sustainability and the importance of supporting native pollinators.