Buzzing summer school reflects growing interest in beekeeping

FEW Irish summer schools can match the buzz of activity for the past 51 years at the Federation of Irish Beekeepers’ Association’s (FIBKA) Summer School.

Attracting up to 400 participants each day, it continues to next Friday, at the Franciscan College in Gormanston, Co Meath. Participants can attend for the entire week or just pay for a day at a time.

The association’s membership and attendance at the summer school has increased significantly in recent years, reflecting growing interest in bees and beekeeping.