Promoting the Craft of Beekeeping in South Wexford
Monthly Meetings and Events
May 2012
The annual open day has been re-scheduled for Saturday the 26th of May at Ballycross Apple Farm. We'll be getting started at midday, weather permitting
The next monthly meeting will take place on Thursday the 7th of June at 8pm. Speaker TBC.
Beekeepers Calendar
Bees in hives need looking after like any other stock animal or pet. It is important to know what they do at different times of the year and what our role is in supporting that activity...
South Wexford Beekeepers' Association
Started in 2003 by John Morgan and James Hogan with the help of a small band of local beekeepers Bob Delaney, Eric Pearson and John Rossiter. Our Association represents local beekeepers at a Local, National and International level.
Our aim is to promote the craft of beekeeping and help support the education and development of existing beekeepers in the South Wexford area.
We give members a forum to meet, discuss and learn the skills required in the craft of beekeeping, known as Apiculture.
We hold monthly meetings and regular lectures on apiculture.
During the winter months our activities are classroom and indoor based. During the spring and early summer we hold a number of outdoor apiary visits where the practical handling and management of bees are demonstrated.
We also run a mentoring service for existing members and hold beginner courses based on demand. We meet the first Thursday of each month at 8pm. (with the exceptions of January, July and August) at the Teagasc Offices, Johnstown, Co.Wexford (opposite the public entrance forJohnstown Castle and Gardens).
Menapian Bee Improvement Group
The inaugural meeting of the Menapian Bee Improvement Group was held at the Teagasc Offices, Johnstown, Co. Wexford on the 10th of November 2011. A presentation was given by John Morgan on improving our bees...
