Beginners Course March 2026

Have you ever dreamed about being a beekeeper?
Sign up now for our comprehensive course to learn everything you need to know to start keeping bees.
Learn everything you need to know to start beekeeping with this comprehensive online course delivered by highly experienced beekeepers.
The course will be held online via Zoom taught by qualified beekeeping experts followed by practical hands-on sessions with the bees.
The course fee includes:
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- Full membership to Kingdom Beekeepers’ Association
- Copy of the best-selling Haynes Bee Manual
- Third Party Beekeeping insurance via Irish Bee Foundation
- Reduced subscription to BeeCraft magazine
- FREE entry to the Irish Bee Foundation beekeeping convention
- Access to a highly enthusiastic beekeeping community!
Course Details
Starts: 4th March
Duration: Each Wednesday for 6 weeks online (break for Easter on 1st and 8th April).
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Apiary practical sessions will take place at the Club Training Apiary in Tralee after the online sessions.
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all beginners completing all 6 online classes and two apiary practical sessions.
*Please note: under 16’s must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian at all times whilst online and whilst attending Association events.
Gift Certificates are available for the course.
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Beginner's course including full membership of the Kingdom Beekeepers Association.
Under 16 on 1/1/2025. Must be accompanied by a parent member at the Apiary sessions.
Beginners course for Adult plus Junior.