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What we do

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Expert Guidance

Learn from seasoned beekeeping experts who are passionate about sharing their wealth of knowledge with you

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Hands on Experience

Gain practical, real-world experience through our hands-on workshops, where you'll work directly with hives under the guidance of experienced instructor

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Comprehensive Curriculum

Our courses cover everything from bee biology and hive management to honey harvesting and advanced techniqes, ensuring you have all the tools you need to succeeed

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flexible Learning

Choosr from a range of course offerings tailored to beginners and experienced beekeepers alike, with options for onloine and in-person learning

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Beekeeping Course Overview:

Beekeeping Basic: Lay a solid foundation with essential knowledge about bee biology, hive management, and equipment essentials.

Hive Management Technique: Master the art of hive inspection, pest and disease management, and seasonal hive maintenance to keep your colonies healthy and thriving.

Harvesting Honey: Discover the sweet rewards of beekeeping as you learn honey extraction
techniques, sustainable harvesting practices, and the art of tasting nature's liquid gold.

Advanced Topics: Take your skills to the next level with in-depth insights into queen rearing,
swarm management, bee breeding, and more.

Hands-On Workshops: Put theory into practice with our immersive workshops, where you'll
learn essential skills and techniques directly from experienced beekeepers.

Course Details:

Price: €250

Format: Online & In-Person

Start Date: May 20th

Duration: 4 days (9am-1pm), with an optional practical day in July for the beginner FIBKA Exam

Tutor Support: 6 months of free support via email

Educational Panel:

Thomas Ellis: Experienced Beekeeper
Joe Sheeran: Intermediate Exams completed from FIBKA, Experienced Beekeeper
Aine Curran: Apiculture Diploma from NUIG

Additional Offerings:

Fundamentals of Beekeeping: One-day workshops covering topics such as swarm control, bee
health, and pollination.
Guest Speakers: Join us throughout the year for talks by guest speakers on various beekeepingrelated topics.
Community Events: Get involved in community-based events aimed at promoting beekeeping
and environmental stewardship.

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Have Questions?

What is the structure of the beekeeping courses?
Our beekeeping courses include a blend of online theory sessions and in-person practical days that provide a thorough education in bee biology, hive management, and honey harvesting,
making it a top choice for beekeeping training in Ireland.

How can I register for a beekeeping course at Donegal Bees, and what are the fees?
Join our beekeeping community by registering here. Each course costs €250, which includes extensive training materials, practical sessions, and six months of free tutor support.

Are your beekeeping courses suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely! Our courses are designed to cater to beekeeping enthusiasts of all levels, including those who are just starting out. Our Beekeeping Basics module provides a solid foundation for
beginners, covering essential topics such as bee biology, hive management, and equipment essentials.

What certifications will I receive upon completing the beekeeping course?
Participants will have the opportunity to sit for the beginner FIBKA Exam as part of our practical day in July, receiving a certification recognized across Ireland that validates their beekeeping
knowledge and skills.

What does the course schedule look like?
Our beekeeping courses typically run over a period of several weeks, with both online and in-person sessions available. For example, the Beekeeping Basics course starts on May 20th and
runs over four days from 9am to 1pm. Additionally, we offer an optional practical day in July for those interested in sitting the beginner FIBKA Exam.

What equipment do I need to participate in the beekeeping courses?
We provide all necessary equipment and protective gear during our hands-on workshops. For online courses, we recommend having basic beekeeping equipment such as a bee suit, gloves,
hive tool, and smoker. Our instructors will guide you on essential equipment and where to purchase it if needed.

Is there ongoing support available after completing the beekeeping course?
Yes, we offer six months of free tutor support via email to all course participants. Whether you have questions about hive management, pest control, or anything else related to beekeeping, our
team of experienced instructors is here to help you every step of the way.

What safety measures are implemented during the practical beekeeping sessions?
Safety is paramount in our practical sessions, with all necessary protective gear provided and comprehensive guidance from experienced beekeepers to ensure a safe and educational
experience.

Can I get a refund if I am unable to attend the beekeeping course?
We understand plans can change, so we offer a clear refund policy. Details are available on our registration page, ensuring transparency and convenience for all participants.

We are committed to protecting your privacy online. We will treat any personal information (which means data from which you can be identified, including your name, address, e-mail address and the like) that you provide to us, or that we obtain from you, in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act of 1988 and 2003.

Additional information on your privacy is available on the website of the Irish Data Protection Commissioner at www.dataprotection.ie

This Privacy Policy sets out the way we deal with personal information. We ask you to read it carefully. We may be required to change it from time to time so we also ask you to check it from time to time to make sure you are aware of the latest version. You may be assured, however, that any amendments to this Policy will continue to be in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1988 and 2003.

Should you have any concerns regarding this particular issue whatsoever please do not hesitate to contact us. Thomas Ellis is responsible for site security matters and is on hand to duly respond to your concerns within 2 working days where possible.

Frequency and content of any contact made by www.donegalbees.ie.

Unless replying to a direct e-mail from you which necessitates a response to you or, where we are required to provide you with information during the handling of an order from you, no further correspondence will be sent by us.

Personal information held by www.donegalbees.ie and and any partners of a third party service.

Any information obtained via this web site will be held by www.donegalbees.ie. We will not provide it to any third parties without your permission unless we are required by law to do so.

What personal information do we obtain and how do we obtain it?

When you register for a particular service or purchase from us we ask you to provide the personal information that we require in order to authorise payment, despatch goods or for service provision to you in accordance with our usual operating procedures and quality standards.

We may also, from time to time, ask you for, or enable you to provide, additional information so that we can improve our service to you or make your visits to our site more rewarding. There will be no obligation on you to provide this information.

We may also use ‘cookies’, or other forms of information software, to obtain information from visitors to our sites which allows us to improve the experience of visitors to our web site. You should, if you wish, be able to prevent the use of this software or ‘cookies’ by changing the setting on your browser, however if you do so, some functionality may be lost.

What use do we make of personal information?

We do not sell, trade or rent your information to other parties unless we have first obtained your consent. We may provide statistics about our customers, sales, traffic patterns and related site information, but we will not supply any personal information.

Your personal information will be used only for the purposes of communicating with you in relation to our products and services, or for any other purposes to which you have given your consent.

How do we protect your personal information?

We use all reasonable endeavours to protect personal information from loss, misuse or alteration. Only authorised employees of our company will have access to your personal information. However, (where applicable) you will be responsible for, and must take all due care to protect, any user ID or password that we have provided for your use on our web sites.

How can you amend your personal information, or ask us to remove it or cease using it for direct marketing purposes?

This can be done at any time by sending an email to enquiries@donegalbees.ie or in writing, marking your correspondence for the attention of Thomas Ellis – the nominated representative for such matters as per the Data Protection Act 1988 and 2003, set out above.

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