Bee Genetics By Edward Hill North Kildare BKA I always struggle with bee genetics. In today’s world scientists are able to decode the genes of various plants and animals. As humans, we are said to share 99% of our genes with chimpanzees. Most species are unique, basically we all share genes from our parents. Mothers […]

This is a substantial and delicious tart.
It is also a good way of using up some runny honey.

Lemon & Honey Crunchies by Myfanwy Blissett – Sneem Beekeepers Ingredients 75g fine wholemeal flour + 1 teaspoon baking powder75g oats50g sugar75g butter1 tablespoon strongly flavoured honey Method Finely grated rind of 1 small lemon.Heat oven to 150 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.Melt butter and honey in a saucepan on a low […]

Giant Hogweed by Alan Forskitt, H&S officer As we are often in rural areas and despite attempts to eradicate this plant, we have a fair chance of bumping into it. If you see it, NEVER touch it. It can be reported to NWPS as it is an invasive species. Their details are on the following […]

The How’s and Why’s of Beekeeping By Caroline McDonald, IBA clg Education Officer. I can start by quoting one of the best – Albert Einstein- who said “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”In the IBA a beginner’s course is organised each year where newcomers can learn […]