Beginners beekeeping course to commence in Longford next month

Longford beekeepers association have announced details of a beekeeping course for beginners, which will take place in the county.

The course will commence on Wednesday, February 19, taking place from 7:30-9pm in the Teagasc building, Longford town. Course nights will be held every Wednesday night thereafter and will run for a period of six weeks.

The price to participate in the course is set at €50, with fees inclusive of Longford beekeepers association (LBKA) and Irish Beekeepers association (IBA) membership and insurance.

Modules in the beginners course include:

• Beekeepers equipment
• Occupants of the hive
• Spring Management
• Summer management, including honey extraction.
• Bee Health.
• Autumn and Winter Management.
• Participants will also carry out follow-on practical workshops, which will take place in the county apiary.

For further information on the course or to book your place, contact education officer Daphne Howard by email at education@
longfordbeekeepers.com or call 086-8502898.

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