The County Dublin Beekeepers Association will be holding it’s 79th Honey Show on Saturday 5th November 2022 at Taney Parish Hall, Dundrum, Dublin 14. Last year was the first year at this new venue and it was very successful. At the time of writing, no particular Covid restrictions are envisaged. […]
Now that the Covid 19 restrictions are being relaxed, County Dublin Beekeepers Association have decided to hold it’s honey show on Saturday 6th November 2021. The Honey Show is the highlight of the beekeeping year, and we, Dublin beekeepers, welcome visitors from everywhere to participate in our show. More info…. Online […]
Bee-Keeping in Ireland A History by James K. Watson sets out the origins of the Association: “In 1942, Robert N. Tweedy, feeling that there was an increasing demand for some kind of beekeepers’ organisation in Dublin, conceived the idea of giving a series of lectures on the craft in the […]
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79th Dublin Honey Show and Craft Fair Saturday, 5th November 2022, Taney Parish Centre, Dublin 14Rules Postal entries must be made on the official entry form and must reach the Honey Show Secretary by the Tuesday prior to the Honey Show. Online entries must be received by 6pm on the […]