Fastnet Area Beekeepers Association
Supporting Bees & Beekeepers in West Cork
We are delighted to announce that this year FABKA will have a stand at the annual Dunmanway Agricultural Show this coming Sunday 6th July 2025. 10.30 am to 5 pm. (Showground open to exhibits from 9 am). This will be to promote the FABKA association, the Irish Bee Foundation and the Native Irish Honey Bee Society. FABKA will be showcasing: …
Hello Beekeepers! We hope you join us at our next in-person meeting in Ballydehob: Meeting Details: As before, no changes to apiary inspections. FABKA Apiary inspections for beginners will continue, so there will be another one on this coming Saturday 10th May from 11 am to 1 pm, anyone wishing to come along to help out, that would be most …
Hello Beekepers! Hoping both you and your bees are keeping well. Firstly, apologies for the delay in writing this but, as will be explained later, we were waiting for confirmation as to when and where our next presentation is to take place. Fancy a free jar of association honey? Scroll to the bottom of this post for details of our …
Hello Beekepers! Just as the swarming season ends AND The main honey flow is over AND Queenie is slowing down in her egg production AND The summer forage bees are dying naturally – There’s still a lot of work left to be done by the beekeeper. Tips for the Coming Month August is a very busy month and thankfully we’ll …