INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING COURSE 2025
The Beginners' beekeeping course commenced on Monday 13th January 2025. This is a 6 lecture course, on Monday nights from 7.30 - 8.30 p.m in the Heritage Centre, Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The cost is €80 for 6 lectures and includes an apiary visit. The course is spread over January, February and March.
Venue: The Heritage Centre, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, A67 DH34
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
2025 Dates: January 13th & 27th
February 10th & 24th
March 10th & 24th
April/May - Apiary visit
The course consists of 6 lectures in total and 1 practical apiary visit. The lectures are given by Mr. Colm Penston who will cover the natural history of the honey bee, theory, practice and some hands on experience at the end of the course. We recommend the "Haynes Bee Manual" as the reference book which costs approximately €25, available from Easons, and through online channels. It is the essential book for all new beekeepers, from hive to honey, this covers all aspects of beekeeping.
