Read about  FBKA activities as reported by Ethel Irvine by clicking on button below (March 2025 report is now available).

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We also have news on our Wild Bee project being run by Dave Bolton.

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News from FBKA:

​The next meeting of Fermanagh Beekeepers Association will be held in Fermanagh House Enniskillen on Thursday April 24th at 8.00pm. The speaker will be Mark Wallace on the topic ‘Swarming’. This will be a very important topic as we strive to prevent our bees from swarming, which reduces the productivity of our colonies, makes more work for beekeepers and causes worry to the general public, so we would urge as many as possible, especially those relatively new to beekeeping, to attend and avail of Mark’s expertise and to ask all the questions lurking at the backs of our minds. Everyone, member or non-member will be welcome.​

• We are attempting to set aside more time at the end for people to mingle and have a chat over a cup of coffee. This will hopefully give us a chance to ask any questions we have and gain advice from more experienced beekeepers on a one to one basis so I would urge you all to attend in person. Of course, the meetings will be available over zoom for those unable to make it.

FBKA Honorary Membership Awards

This Award recognizes individual member's outstanding contributions, dedication and commitment to beekeeping.

 

Previous FBKA Honorary Membership Award Winners are:

 

Howard McConnell     2017

Ethel Irvine                  2018

Hugh Mannix              2019

Joe Greene                 2019

Andrew Elliott              2020

Brian Dane                  2022

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2019 First award of Preliminary Beekeeper of the Year was presented to Mary Brady.

2020 Preliminary Beekeeper of the Year award went to John McGrath.
2020-2021 Preliminary Beekeeper of the Year award went to Emma Irwin.

Roisin Carey was the  ‘Beginner of the Year’ for 2022.

Beginners plaque 2022-2023 was shared by Wendy Buchanan and Kelley Harris.

Beginners plaque 2024 goes to Joanna Langham.

Congratulations to all!