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Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Beekeeping Magazine, Cork visit

The Yankee Store on at the Kinsale Road Retail Centre Cork had a launch of Root candles from the USA. Kim Flottum was in attendance to sign his book, he is also a beekeeper, editor of Bee Culture Beekeeping Magazine

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Tree and Shrub Planting at Apiary

The Association was invited by Richard Wood to have a Tree and/or Shrub planting in the area of his house, and at the Association Apiary on Saturday 2nd November. Over 20 members came along (on a fairly wild autumn day)

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Annual Honey Show at Fota

FIBKA Fota Honey show was on the 5/6th October 2013 . All entries were on the show bench by 12.00 on Saturday and the judging took place Sat afternoon behind closed doors. There was a varied display of honey, light

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TED talk: Why bees are are disappearing – Marla Spivak

TED conferences bring together the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives. Marla Spivak researches bees’ behavior and biology in an effort to preserve this threatened, but ecologically essential, insect. Why bees

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Triskel centre to show “More than Honey”

Documentary at Triskel, Cork. Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th Sept. 6.30pm More Than Honey is a thoughtful exploration into the fascinating world of bees, illustrating the relationship between mankind and honeybees, about nature and about our future. Details at Triskel.

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