Philip McCabe, European President of Apimondia, (Beekeeping Health) and PRO of the Federation Of Irish Beekeepers Association gave a talk about “HONEY,- IS IT A FOOD OR A MEDICINE” at the National Museum of Country Life, Turlough Park , Castlebar, Co Mayo.
‘Practical Lesson’ A large number of beginners turned up in the apiary to hear Philip McCabe, European President of Apimondia, (Beekeeping Health) and PRO of the Federation Of Irish Beekeepers Association describe what he finds as he progressed through a hive at a snail pace for the benefit of our new learners. there was awe on everyone face when Dermot announced that it was 5.00pm and the show was over. TIME FLIES WHEN THE SHOW IS INTERESTING!! until again. Saturday 28th April 2012.
Join Philip McCabe, European President of Apimondia, (Beekeeping Health) and PRO of the Federation Of Irish Beekeepers Association who is giving a talk about “HONEY, IS IT A FOOD OR A MEDICINE” at the National Museum of Country Life, Turlough Park , Castlebar, Co Mayo, on Sunday 29 April 2012, from 2.15 – 3.30 pm.
A large crowd is expected due to the increased interest in the honey bee and their welfare.
Booking is advisable due to limited spaces.
Philip a well known beekeeper from Co Monaghan is the current PRO of the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations, he is often heard on Derek Mooney’s show “Mooney Goes Live” on RTE radio 1. He also features on TV programs with his beekeeping. This talk is aimed at non beekeepers and anyone attending will be amazed by all the virtues and uses of Irish Honey and also have the pleasure of listening to one of the best speakers on this subject, he is also a great storyteller.
This talk is one hour long and is FREE to everyone. Please reserve your place at the Museum on 094-90 31755 as seats are limited.
If you need further information please ring Dermot O Flaherty on 087-2464045
Westport Beekeepers Association
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Philip is also doing a demonstration in the Westport Beekeepers apiary on Saturday evening at 3pm weather permitting; we are meeting at the Teagasc offices on Newport Road at 2.30pm and if weather is inclement Philip will give a lecture in the Teagasc centre.
Philip McCabe is pictured watching the bees bring in pollen and wonders what flowers they are working today.
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| From St Particks Day in Westport, Co Mayo,17 March 2012 |
Pictured are members of the Westport Beekeepers Association with their first place prize won for their best float in their category in the St Patrick’s Day Parade, Castlebar, presented to them by Johnny Mee and Ger Deere, Castlebar Parade organisation. — at The Welcome Inn Castlebar.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Well done to everybody who came to the Teagasc Centre, Westport, last weekend 31 March / 1 April to attend the beginner’s course classes in preparation for – ‘The preliminary exam’ which will take place on Saturday the 19th of May 2012.
THE FEDERATION OF IRISH BEEKEEPERS ASSOCATION WILL SEND AN EXAMINER TO WESTPORT IF THERE ARE 10 CANDITATES OR MORE SITTING THE EXAM.
THE COST OF THE EXAM IS €20.00 – WHICH ASSISTS WITH THE EXPENSES.
An application form (Provincial Exam Entry Form) can be downloaded from the navigation panel on the right hand side of the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations website. Or click here for a download page.
Print it off and complete all your details, you must submit it to Henry Horkan who is the co-coordinator for the exam, together with €20.00 before 15th of April as the deadline for applications to the Federation is the 20thof April.
However late entries will be accepted up to one week after the closing date on payment of a late entry fee which is twice the original entry fee.
Please contact Henry on 098 25096 or 087-9934806 or E-mail him at henryhorkan@eircom.net to notify him to put your name on the list for the exam, while you post your fee (no cash) – to: Henry Horkan, Deerpark, Westport, Co Mayo.
Further information is available on the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations website, from the Education section under the Contents navigation panel on the left hand side, Click here….for page.
The Westport Beekeepers Association’s committee urges everyone who attended the course to sit the exam because this is an easy exam to pass.
If you are a candidate reading this! please do this today because the last day for getting your name to the Federation is the 20th of APRIL for the exam.
Please note: We will be going to the Apiary as soon as the weather improves to show everybody who is on the course what is required for the practical section of the exam and what you will have to do for your own hive!
Dermot O Flaherty
Next meeting is on Tuesday night 1st May at 8.00 pm.
A field of rape, that should keep the bees busy for a while!
“Making Splits and Increasing Stocks”
Presented by: “Tom Prendergast” Tipperary.
Tom is another of Ireland’s best beekeepers keeping 100 hives since he was very young in a number of Apiaries throughout Tipperary. He is meticulous in his approach to beekeeping, maintaining all his hives in a healthy manner. He is much sought after to give lectures all over the country, including at Gormanstown. He also runs his associations Apiary.
Beekeepers from the Westport Association came together at the Tagasc Centre in Westport, to listen to three lectures from the Federation of the Irish Beekeepers Association, Mary, Gerry and Jim Ryan from Tipperary and members of the South Tipp Beekeepers Association, give packed lectures from 9 – 5.30pm Saturday and Sunday about bees and beekeeping.
