Waterford credit union buzzing after adopting a bee hive 

A credit union organisation in Waterford is 'buzzing' after providing sponsorship to a local beekeepers group and in doing so, adopted a beehive.

Linda O'Kane, from Journi Credit Union, presented a cheque to Mary Madigan and Liam Neville, from East Waterford Beekeepers Association, in support of the credit union adopting a beehive.

A spokesperson for the credit union commented: "In an age of sustainability and bio-diversity, Journi CU is delighted to support this worthwhile initiative."

"At a time when bees are in decline due to disease, climate change, habitat loss, pesticides and the importation of foreign bee species unsuited to our climate, this initiative seeks to ensure bees remain invaluable to our entire ecosystem and to our natural world," she said.

The beekeepers group was delighted with the support and thanked the credit union for its generosity.