Program for 2025
Meetings are usually held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
They are a blend of in-person get togethers and occasional virtual, using Zoom.
Members should refer to their emails for details on how to join in.
Throughout the summer months we also run a programme at our Apiary site.
JANUARY
ASSOCIATION MEETING: 4/1/25:... (Sat)
Api-Bioxal Demo and BBQ at the apiary.Details will be emailed to members.
ASSOCIATION MEETING:22/1/25:... (Wed)Chris Hodges will be giving a talk:"10 Steps to Happy Beekeeping"
MARCH
UBKA Bee health Workshops: 20th, 21st, 22nd March 2025
ASSOCIATION MEETING: 26/3/25:... (Wed) Guest Speaker:Jack Silberrand will be presenting his talk on The Asian or Yellow Legged Hornet
MAY
APIARY PRACTICAL:
How and when to make a Bailey Frame Changeand a Shook Swarm
BALMORAL SHOW WITH THE UBKA: Wed - Sat 15th – 18th May. KBKA members will be manning the stand on Saturday 18th - Please come and say Hello to us!
ASSOCIATION MEETING: 28/5/25:... (Wed)At Finnebrogue Apiary:Swarm Control - learn how to AND help us build frames.
JULY
APIARY PRACTICAL:Easy make a new colony with a nuc.
There will be no Association meeting this month.
FIBKA SUMMER BEEKEEPING CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & NATIONAL HONEY SHOW https://irishbeekeeping.ie/fibka-event-calendar/fibka-summer-conference-workshops-and-national-honey-show/
SEPTEMBER
ASSOCIATION MEETING: .
NOVEMBER
ASSOCIATION MEETING:
FEBRUARY
14 + 15th Feb 2025:... (Fri/Sat)
UBKA Conference at Greenmount, CAFRE The theme is “Read Our Bees - The Next Chapter”. A medley of science, practical beekeeping and workshops covering: introductory beekeeping, microscopy, skep making, the art of mead production, encaustic art and more.read more here
ASSOCIATION MEETING: 26/2/25:... (Wed)Keith Pierce will be giving us his presentation: "Spring Preparations"This meeting will be held on Zoom and members will be emailed the joining- in details.
APRIL
ASSOCIATION MEETING: 23/4/25:... (Wed)
APIARY PRACTICAL:
Apiary Tidy up and using various techniques to clean up and ready hive parts for spring use.
JUNE
APIARY PRACTICAL:
Learn 5 easy ways to find and then clip your Queen
FRI 27th June 2025
BBQ at Association ApiaryDetails will be emailed to members
AUGUST
ASSOCIATION MEETING: 16th ... (Sat)
Apigard demo and talk about varroa treatment at our Apiary with BBQ.
APIARY PRACTICAL: 5 signs of heath to look for when inspecting your colonies. How to measure varroa levels.Using a pin prick test to assess hygenic behavours.
Preparing and sending a sample for analysis.
OCTOBER
ASSOCIATION MEETING: .
DECEMBER
ASSOCIATION MEETING:
