Introduction to Beekeeping Course Begins on Tuesday Night January 31st

Sliabh Luachra Bee-Keepers Club members at one of their early days meeting at Browne’s Bar. Included from left: Christy Carmody, Lyreacrompane, chairman; Billy O’Rourke, Castleisland, secretary; Timmy Doyle and Seamus Quinlan, Knocknagoshel. ©Photograph: John Reidy 28-10-2014

The Sliabh Luachra Bee Keepers Club will turn Browne’s back bar into a hive of buzziness each Tuesday night for an hour between 8pm and 9pm from the coming Tuesday night, January 31st on.

Enrollment for their Introduction to Beekeeping Course will be held at the Lower Main Street, Castleisland bar on that first Tuesday night, January 31st between the said times of 8 and 9.

Classes Throughout February

The course fee is €80 which includes club membership and a beekeeping manual and will also include a day at the apiary during the height of the season in May.

Classes will commence on February 7th and will continue weekly on 14th, 21st, and 28th.

For further information contact Billy O’Rourke on 086 3077552

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