Raw Irish Honey from Clonakilty

Mark’s Farm operates from Kilkern near Clonakilty in County Cork, producing pure raw honey using traditional methods. EAN barcodes enable this artisan apiary to distribute its natural products through retail channels across Ireland and beyond, ensuring each jar and comb can be tracked and scanned at point of sale.

Mark’s Farm produces distinctive raw Irish honey in the beautiful coastal countryside of West Cork, where beekeeper Mark van Dam manages his apiaries using natural methods. Known as the Wild Beekeeper, Mark has spent more than 20 years developing his knowledge of bees, honey production and sustainable farming practices. Beekeeping is his passion.

The farm’s signature product, Mil, combines raw Irish honey with carefully selected pollen and propolis to create an artisan honey mixture with a rich flavour and natural texture. Mark gathers honey from apiaries around Rathbarry, Cahermore and Knocknagappul before preparing each batch by hand.

Raw Natural Honey

Unlike heavily processed supermarket honey, Mark’s Farm honey remains untreated, unheated, unfiltered and unstrained throughout production. No water, refined sugar, artificial syrup, preservatives or unnecessary ingredients are added, allowing customers to enjoy honey in a form that remains close to the hive. Natural variation gives every jar character.

Mark keeps his bees according to biodynamic principles and works closely with the rhythms of the surrounding landscape. The farm also uses permaculture, companion planting, pasture rotation and homemade fertilisers produced from materials such as seaweed, manure and comfrey. These thoughtful farming practices support healthy bees while reducing the farm’s dependence on intensive agricultural methods and chemical treatments. They also reflect Mark’s commitment to working with nature rather than placing maximum production ahead of animal welfare and environmental responsibility.

Customers can spread Mil on toast, add it to breakfast dishes or enjoy a spoonful as part of their daily routine. Because raw honey can naturally crystallise or contain small traces of wax, pollen and other hive materials, its appearance may change between batches.

Mark’s Farm sells its raw West Cork honey online and through independent retailers across County Cork. The business also delivers throughout Ireland, helping more customers discover locally produced artisan honey.

For shoppers seeking raw Irish honey, sustainable beekeeping and authentic West Cork produce, Mark’s Farm offers a carefully handcrafted alternative with a memorable local story.

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Registered barcode numbers and products:

• 0767062512406 — Raw Honey with 2% Pollen & Propolis (227 grams), a specialty blend incorporating bee pollen and propolis alongside pure honey
• 0767062512420 — Mark’s Farm Raw Cut Comb Honey (200 grams), honeycomb harvested straight from the hive in its natural form

All products originate from Ireland and contain no additives, preserving the amino acids, minerals, and vitamins present in natural honey. The 227-gram jars and 200-gram cut comb packaging reflect the farm’s focus on small-batch, high-quality production from its Clonakilty location.

Mark’s Farm products use EAN-13 barcodes from Barcode1.ie.