We are starting a course in Ennis, Thursday 6th February for approx 7 weeks. You can book online or give me a call at 0868797225.

Regards,

Frank

We will have our AGM on Monday 25th November in the Abbey room in Quin hall at 7.15pm.

Quin Hall is in the middle of Quin village just beside the bridge over the river.

The Abbey room entrance is located around to the right near the back of the main building. Do not go in the main front door.

Postcode for Quin Hall:   V95 RX75

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Date: 19th October

Venue: Vandaleur Walled Gardens, Kilrush

Further details will be posted here and there are some closed classes for BBKA members only, but many are open to members from other Associations.

Honey Show 2024 – Rules and Regulations available for download:

Banner Beekeepers will have their open day on Monday June 3rd, the bank holiday Monday from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Doora apiary.

The Doora apiary is located at the back of Father McNamara park V95 KX8E. When you enter Father McNamara park keep to the very left and drive through the gates, park up and walk the rest of the way in – 2 minute walk (or park in Father McNamara park).

The trader on the day is Donegal bees. Thomas can bring any orders placed with him on the day just order in time!   ORDER BEFORE 1.00PM FRIDAY 31st of MAY FOR DELIVERY ON THE OPEN DAY.  ORDER BY PHONE OR EMAIL. https://www.donegalbees.ie/

Donegal bees also do wax exchange (wax for foundation) just let Thomas know in advance as to how much wax you will be trading so he can have the correct foundation with him.

Newbee’s/interested parties may avail of a guided visit to open a box of bee’s and look inside, bee suits will be provided.

The 2025 membership form is now available for download from the ‘Membership’ Section of the website.

Banner Beekeepers are running a beginners beekeeping course starting on Wednesday 25th October to run for 7 weeks – one evening a week. Anyone interested please contact Frank at burrenbees@gmail.com

Banner Beekeepers will have their open day on Monday June 5th, the bank holiday Monday from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the Doora apiary.

The Doora apiary is located at the back of Father McNamara park V95 KX8E. When you enter Father McNamara park keep to the very left and drive through the gates, park up and walk the rest of the way in – 2 minute walk (or park in Father McNamara park).

The trader on the day is Donegal bees. Thomas can bring any orders placed with him on the day just order in time!   ORDER BEFORE 1.00PM FRIDAY 2ND JUNE FOR DELIVERY ON THE OPEN DAY.  ORDER BY PHONE OR EMAIL. https://www.donegalbees.ie/

Donegal bees also do wax exchange (wax for foundation) just let Thomas know in advance as to how much wax you will be trading so he can have the correct foundation with him.

Newbee’s/interested parties may avail of a guided visit to open a box of bee’s and look inside, bee suits will be provided.

BIOSECURITY ON THE DAY

No one is allowed to bring their own bee suit or gloves to the open day. We have association suits and gloves which will be available on the day.

I have had several confirmed reports of AFB in the area and I will do a disease inspection demonstration near the end of the day.

There will also be a talk/demonstration on Nucs and and their use as a method of swarm control.

Frank Benson in association with the University of Limerick (UL) and others will be running a beginner’s course to start on Wednesday 15th February in UL. For further details contact Frank by email at burrenbees@gmail.com