Irish Examiner: Irish honey bee population falls 20%

"Beekeepers across the country need to be more vigilant fighting the parasites that prey on honey bees if they want to keep their colonies alive, warn experts at the University of Limerick (UL).
The caution comes as new data reveals the nations honey bee population has declined by almost 20% this year, a higher than average mortality rate. ..."

Read more here: Irish Examiner

The Association's apiary in North Shropshire

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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.

Our Vision

visionWe encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping


visionWe strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support 

NSBKA

The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association - to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping