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Queen Rearing at Coolmore June 7

Mark Newenham of Coolmore Bees is holding a Queen Rearing Day on behalf of NIBHS on Sunday 7th June 2pm (date has been changed from May 31) and has issued an open invitation to any Association Member who wants to attend. Coolmorebees Website.

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First 2015 day at the Apiary

We had our first 2015 demo day at the Apiary on Saturday April 18. About 44 “beginners present”. Pictures thanks to Gretta McCarthy.    

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Apiary Practical Demonstrations 2015

For Members The committee are pleased to announce the Apiary Practical Demonstrations and “Bee Shed” days for 2015. These demonstrations are primarily for less experienced beekeepers, and in particular for those who did our Autumn Course in 2014 or before,

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Otto Boecking Lecture Weekend in Cork 6/7th March

We had over 120 people attend our Spring Seminar Series which was given by Dr Otto Boecking, a senior scientist and beekeeper at the Bee institute in Celle, Germany. Some great lectures, a very appreciative audience and some insightful information on

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Microscopy workshop 2

Cork Co beekeepers ran a second workshop on Acarine and Nosema Testing on Saturday 17 January. While some had difficulty getting samples of flying bees due to the cold weather and snow during the week , those that attended found

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