Local Honey Markethill

Marshall Beekeeping is a Co. Armagh-based beekeeping business founded in 2020 by Christine Marshall, a Markethill native. What began with just two hives has grown impressively to a 50-hive operation in just four years. Christine is passionate about beekeeping despite being allergic to bees — a discovery that even landed her in A&E — but her determination has seen her push through these challenges to build a thriving local business. In 2024, Christine was honoured with a Gold Award at the prestigious London International Honey Awards, earning her the title of 'Global Honey Star'. Her ambition is to become the biggest honey provider in Northern Ireland. Christine takes pride in keeping everything in-house, from research and development right through to the finished products, with no outsourcing. She also sources ingredients locally where possible — for example, sourcing apple cider vinegar from Armagh orchards — in a bid to support the local economy. Christine regularly attends markets across Northern Ireland, including Balmoral and markets in Coleraine and Armagh, where she has built a loyal customer following. Her product range extends beyond honey to include other hive-derived products.