Irish Beekeepers Association CLG (IBA) is a democratic and egalitarian organisation established in 2017 to support Irish beekeepers and the bees they keep. Our mission is to promote beekeeping for all and to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every beekeeper feels respected and valued.

We foster environmentally sustainable beekeeping, offer affordable group insurance cover and internationally recognized qualifications, and support relevant apiculture research. Join us in increasing public awareness of the importance of honey bees and pollinating insects in our environment. The IBA clg is supporting the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.

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News and Articles

UPDATE: Meeting of Beekeeping Groups’ Representatives with NBDC and NPWS

Today’s briefing confirmed the safe and total removal of the Asian Hornet nest in Cork city. Monitoring continues on the site to ensure capture of any remaining hornets that might [...]

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Asian Hornet Nest Found in Cork: Official Update from NBDC – 3rd September

Official Asian Hornet update here from the NBDC Invasive Species Team Lead. Many thanks for your time yesterday and for your continued support of our efforts to ensure Ireland remains [...]

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Confirmed Asian Hornet Sightings in Cork and one confirmed sighting in Dublin. Beekeepers Urged to Act

The threat of the Asian Hornet has reached Ireland, with two confirmed sightings in Cork City, one on 31st July and another on 5th August 2025. The Irish Beekeepers Association [...]

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Swarms.ie Wins Biodiversity Initiative of the Year

Exciting news has just landed at Swarms.ie! Last Friday, they were thrilled to be recognised as the “Biodiversity Initiative of the Year” winner at the All Ireland Sustainability Awards. This [...]

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Book Review: Bee Books for Children

‘ABC’s of Beekeeping’ – by Roda Shope. Full colour, children’s book. Published by & available from Northernbeebooks.co.uk “What a memorable, amazing experience to discover the world of bees through the [...]

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Honey Cookies Recipe

METHODS: Melt the butter and honey gently. Remove from heat and stir in the rolled oats, flour, su,gar and coconut. Mix the bicarbonate of soda and hot water in a [...]

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BIBBA by Stephen Barnes

BIBBA was formed originally as the Village Bee Breeders Association (VBBA) on 27th July 1963 by Beowulf Cooper and a small group of beekeepers. It grew into a national organisation [...]

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Trees and Shrubs for Bees by Matt Keane

There are many reasons why people choose to plant and here at Future Forests, we get asked all sorts of queries, we do our best to provide the right info [...]

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For all membership inquiries, please email our Membership Secretary at membership@irishbeekeepers.ie

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