Classes 2015


Next Classes: 7th June Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen West Cork

Natural and Sustainable Beekeeping with Top Bar Bee Hives Introductory Class

Press Release: Natural Beekeeping Class
Liss Ard Estate, West Cork, Ireland, 7th June 2015

A chemical free - Natural Beekeeping Class is being offered on Sunday 7th June 2015 to introduce people to a gentler approach to Beekeeping at Liss Ard Estate in Skibbereen.

This is a perfect venue for the beekeeping class with plenty of space to roam around.

Max Danann & Trevor Danann both certified Beekeepers, are offering training in Natural Beekeeping (chemical free) through use of Top Bar Hives and their own hybrid mixed hives. The workshop is geared toward those with no prior experience in beekeeping but Beekeepers of any level are welcome.

Top Bar Hives are an alternative type of hive to commercial or national framed style hives currently in use. These are considered to closely resemble natural bee habitat and bees thrive in them. Many long time beekeepers are switching over to using some form of top bar hive. As well, our own mixed hive featuring framed Top Bars will be discussed.

During the class, you will be introduced to some time honoured traditions in beekeeping, learn about honey, equipment needs, bee health; including disease, pesticides, colony collapse disorder and how to keep a bee garden.

Students will be walked through a Top Bar Hive – how it works, how its made and is so effective as a natural home for honey bees. There will be plenty of time for questions during this discussion style workshop.


Bees are everyone’s responsibility – at one time most back gardens had a hive or two – it’s time we came back to supporting these beautiful creatures – this class is a step forward in learning how to do just that.

Cost: €55.00
Time: 1:30 to 4:30pm
Where: Liss Ard Estate Skibbereen

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