Des Devine
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Des Devine is a distinguished apiarist and the husband of Kathleen Devine, known for their joint passion for beekeeping in north Mayo. Following the tragic death of his wife Kathleen due to bee stings, he has received an outpouring of support from the local community.
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Des Devine, Kathleen's husband, won many awards at beekeeping fairs and festivals across Ireland.
Beekeeper’s life marked by ‘quiet acts of compassion’, funeral hears – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-09-05
Ireland· 2025-09-05
Des Devine is the husband of Kathleen Devine and was mentioned in tributes following her death.
Honeybee behaviour that killed Mayo woman ‘unprecedented’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-09-03
Ireland· 2025-09-03
Des Devine is the husband of Kathleen Devine and was also stung while attempting to assist her.
Mayo beekeeper Kathleen Devine dies after suffering multiple stings – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-09-03
Ireland· 2025-09-03
