Contact: Pat Déise
Based in West Waterford
Pat Deasy leads a group in the Apiary.
BEE BREEDING IN THE DÉISE.
The Native Irish Honey Bee Society, in conjunction with Déise Bee Breeders, hosted an apiary demonstration of bee breeding in West Waterford on Sunday 26th May.
Some of those who attended, from the East Cork Bee keepers Association, Co. Waterford Bee keepers Association, Deise Bee Breeders and also members of the NIHBS.
Over thirty bee keepers, novices and experienced, were introduced to all aspects of successful breeding. Pat Deasy who hosted the demonstration at his Apiary near Youghal, along with PJ Curran, gave us the benefit of their many years of experience, capably covering topics such as selection, grafting, and the use of apidea boxes.
PJ demonstrates how to use Apidea boxes.
Those who attended learnt about Apidea mating boxes, Cloake boards and the Ben Harden method of breeding, as well as getting hands on experience of how to best choose a suitable larva and to graft same.
The two hours of intense learning was followed by a welcome cuppa and tasty home baking, courtesy of Sheila Deasy and family, ably assisted by Mary Curran. The afternoon has left us with lots to work towards and we look forward to moving forwards, supporting each other in pursuit of the aims and objectives of the NIHBS, as defined at the inaugural meeting of the Society in November, last year. Thank you Pat, PJ and all of the Deasy Clan!!
31 Responses
Morning
Just wondering do u know where i can get local honey. Im living in portlaw. Hayfever has taken over !!!!
Kind Regards
Tracey
Local health food shop is the best bet
Morning,
I am starting a hive and am wondering where to buy a nuc.
I’m in the South Kilkenny area.
Thanks,
Kevin
Hi Kevin. NIHBS is not directly supplying nucs. maybe one of our Kilkenny members reading this can get in touch with you.
Thanks
Kevin, contact me if you still require a nuc 087 9109360.
We are renovating and we have a net of bees
Could you tell us what to do?
what sort of bees? Where are they exactly?
hi there i would like to know if anyone in your association will have any nucs for sale in the next few months. I had a hive but unfortunately they were not strong enough and the cold snap last week killed them off. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated thanks pat
Hi. Re nucs, you would need to contact any vendor directly.
Hi there,
I’m looking to get some beeswax from a Waterford bee keeper if anyone could point me in the right direction.
Feel free to email me at chloemarie274@gmail.com
Thanks,
Chloe
You could try Pat Deasy
Hi. We have flamingo tree in our garden and I have just noticed a large amount of wasps/bees and flies on it. The stalks seem to be black and around base of tree is like as if oil was spilled there. Could you give me any ideas of how to get rid of these wasps/bees without being cruel to them.
Thank you
Best would be to just leave them alone. They are doing no harm.
I have reciently moved near Youghal and wonder are there any evening meetings of bee keepers that could help me set up a hive ?
Check on the FIBKA website for your nearest association. There are often courses being run which usually start in the Springtime.
Hey Brighid, i live in Youghal and am a member of the East Cork Association. We usually run beginners classes in Spring. Email me on kevin [at] irishbeekeeping [.] ie and id be happy to give ya more details or answer any other questions you might have
Hi Kevin , Brighid Foley here , I took your advice and have just finished the 6 week course in Dungarvan this is my 3rd course 2 in Cork and now one in Dungarvan. I think I am now ready to get bees and would appreciate your advice re type of hive where to situate it and what to do next.my internet was down for a few weeks I apologise for late reply
Hey Brighid, ill add you on facebook, when you accept, ill send you a message
Hi guys.think I’ve a honey bee swarm in a little tree right outside my door after arriving in the last hour or so.any ideas what i should do? Dungarvan area
I have about 30 honey bees gathering on my compost bin I would love to try and start a hive with them but not sure if there is a queen there.
Any advice.
Most likely those are bumble bees rather than honeybees. Their nests are short lived and will be gone in a month or two.
I am looking to get some local honey. I am Dunmore rd, so faithlegg, Dunmore East, Tramore honey if possible. Can you advise??
Hi we have a swarm of bees that have made a home in an old cosy in a shed we have placed the cosy outside the shed on a balcony also there is a hive of wasps inside a a fence with a sort of football shaped hive.what will we do in both cases. Alice
Hello !!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Pat
I live nearDungarvan and would like to do the beginners course in beekeeping I haven’t seen any posters for the course
Could you let me know please if you are aware of any coming up
Many thanks
Helen McCabe
Hi just wondering can someone help I have a bee hive in a room that’s not been used in an old house we live in .we left it there all summer and now I’m getting worried I think some of the bees are spreading to other parts of the house as the kids have been stung a few times this week.could you give me advice on Simone in my area who might be interested in taking the bees I’m in the .old parish dungarvan area my name is Clodagh
Hi how things , was looking up galtae bees and I saw your posting. If they are bees and the nest is easy to get at and they are still there , I might be able to get them. It is a bit late in the year, that’s if they are still there.
Have a swarm of bees in my back garden, would anyone like to take them away for me.
Hi,
We have recently moved to a rural location to the east of Cappoquin and, despite all the spring blossom, have been surprised to see almost no honey bees.
Would there be any benefit/interest in us hosting some hives for the summer? We have a big garden.
Is there anyone can remove honey bees fron a chimney in ballyduff upper, Waterford?