Beekeepers conference expected to create a buzz

OVER 4,000 visitors from 100 countries will give the national economy an estimated €8 million boost as they buzz around the country this week.

They are the delegates to Apimondia, a prestigious biennial world gathering of beekeepers, related professionals, scientists and enthusiasts, which is being held for the first time in Ireland.

Fáilte Ireland’s marketing director Paul Keeley said Apimondia is the largest of 32 major international conferences taking place in Ireland this year.