News & Updates
Beginner Beekeepers Course 2026
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Please see below, the tuition schedule for 2026.
The course starts on Zoom at 7pm on Thursday 15th January, and runs each Thursday across 5 weeks, each module lasting 90mins approx. ​​
Later in the Spring, as part of the beginners course we will have 4 tutorials at our apiary in Ovens, each, around 90-120 minutes, to cover the practical aspects of the craft.
All members are welcome.
To enquire mail us at beachairichorchaigh@outlook.com
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The Asian Hornet
The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) was first reported in Ireland in 2021, with a single specimen found in Dublin. However, more alarming was the discovery of established nests in Cork in August 2025. If you see a hornet, please use the below link to report.
Government response underway following reported sighting of an Asian Hornet - National Biodiversity Data Centre
Swarms
The IBA
The Irish Beekeepers Association (IBA) is a democratic and egalitarian organisation established in 2017 to support Irish beekeepers and the bees they keep. Their mission is to promote beekeeping for all and to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every beekeeper feels respected and valued.
They foster environmentally sustainable beekeeping, offer affordable group insurance cover and provides internationally recognized qualifications. The IBA also supports relevant apiculture research and the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.