For 2024, Kingdom Beekeepers will be running an introduction to Beekeeping on Wednesday evenings starting on 7th February. This is an introduction to beekeeping and comprises eight lectures. On completion of full attendance at these lectures, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance, and can progress to the next stage of their education. These sessions will be held ONLINE via Zoom. There will also be practical sessions with bees at the Club Apiary in Tralee. (weather dependant so dates subject to change).
The cost of the course is €160 (*€95 for under 16’s). This includes the online sessions, apiary practical sessions, a beekeeping manual and membership of The Kingdom Beekeepers Association for 2023, which covers affiliation to FIBKA, third party insurance for your beekeeping activities, and monthly magazine An Beachaire, including access to back issues. We hold monthly meetings throughout the year where aspects of beekeeping will be discussed at lectures and demonstrations.
*Please note: under 16’s must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian at all times whilst online and whilst attending Association events.
To book your place please click on the appropriate button below. The course can also be purchased as a gift. In addition please go to the Membership page and complete the online form. This provides us with your contact details and your permission to use these for club communications. There is no need to select any payment options on the Membership page, as club membership is included in the Introduction course fee.
Includes online sessions, apiary practical sessions, a beekeeping manual, and KBKA membership for the year, which covers affiliation to FIBKA, third party insurance for your beekeeping activities, and monthly magazine An Beachaire, including access to back issues.
Includes online sessions, apiary practical sessions, a beekeeping manual, and KBKA membership for the year, which includes affiliation to FIBKA, third party insurance for your beekeeping activities, and reduced entry fee to FIBKA Summer School. For members under 18 years of age.
Please note: under 16’s must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian at all times whilst online and whilst attending Association events.
To join the Kingdom Beekeepers’ Association without doing the beginners course, please follow this link: https://kingdombeekeep.wpengine.com/membership/