Beginners classes for beekeeping in Leitrim

Digges Beekeepers’ Association had its first meeting in Autumn 2009 in the Old Hall in Fenagh, now ‘The Monk’s’. From the start it was dedicated to the memory of Rev. J. G. Digges, widely regarded as the father of modern Irish Beekeeping. He lived and worked in the area. Regular meetings were set up in 2010 in the Teagasc Centre, Mohill. Most members come from the South of Leitrim.

Eamon Tubman kept the show going organising meetings with speakers and giving us the benefit of his many years of experience. He also gave us an appreciation of our Native Irish Honey bee as did Colm Brangan who brought the idea of a Conservation Area for the Native Irish Honeybee in this location to our AGM in 2019.

Eamon and Colm stay in our memories and we are very grateful to both for their efforts. Our current chairman is Joe Blount who lives and works as a beekeeper in Gortletteragh.

All of our members work with the Native Irish Honeybee to the best of their ability and we have started the Queen Rearing Project this year with the support of NIHBS and hope to improve our skills next season. With a bit of luck we will be able to contribute to the biodiversity in our area.

BEGINNER CLASSES

Digges Beekeeper’s Association are glad to announce that they are running beginner classes in beekeeping.

The classes will start on Tuesday, March 7 at 7pm. The classes will be held in the Teagasc Centre, Mohill and at our Association Apiary.

The course will comprise of basic theory and practice in the craft of beekeeping and practical at the hives in our apiary when the season allows.

If anyone is interested please contact our Hon. Treasurer Kathleen Kearns at Mobile 086 3802292.

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