News and events!
Some 2026 Beekeeping Events
Northern Ireland • Republic of Ireland • Scotland
July
🐝 IMYB 2026 4–8 July — Belfast (NI) International youth competition
👑 NIHBS Open Day 5 July — Limerick (ROI) Queen rearing
👑 NIHBS Open Day 19 July — Wexford (ROI) Queen rearing
🍯 FIBKA National Honey Show 24–26 July — Tullamore (ROI) Conference & honey show
August
🔧 NIHBS / Dow
Northern Ireland • Republic of Ireland • Scotland
July
🐝 IMYB 2026 4–8 July — Belfast (NI) International youth competition
👑 NIHBS Open Day 5 July — Limerick (ROI) Queen rearing
👑 NIHBS Open Day 19 July — Wexford (ROI) Queen rearing
🍯 FIBKA National Honey Show 24–26 July — Tullamore (ROI) Conference & honey show
August
🔧 NIHBS / Down & Dromore Open Day 8 August — Banbridge (NI) Queen rearing workshop
September
🏅 NI Honey Show 12–13 September — Belfast (NI) Honey show & sale
🗣️ SBA Annual Convention 25–26 September — Kinross (Scotland) Convention + honey show
October
🍯 INI Honey Show 10–11 October — Northern Ireland (NI) Annual honey show
Bumblebees are in crisis and need your protection
Bumble bees love to nest in small spaces in roofs, bird boxes & gaps in brickwork. Their nests are small and do not cause structural damage. Their lifecycle is short and they die off around September. BDBKA do not remove bumble bee nests, if it is imperative they are removed, please contact a commercial provider that tries to re-home them.
Please continue to be vigilant and report any suspect hornets, ideally with a photograph, to DAERA via the Asian Hornet Watch app. Suspected nests should not be disturbed but reported immediately.
Please continue to be vigilant and report any suspect hornets, ideally with a photograph, to DAERA via the Asian Hornet Watch app. Suspected nests should not be disturbed but reported immediately.
International Meeting of Young Beekeepers (IMYB)
Please continue to be vigilant and report any suspect hornets, ideally with a photograph, to DAERA via the Asian Hornet Watch app. Suspected nests should not be disturbed but reported immediately.
In July 2026, Northern Ireland will proudly welcome young beekeepers from around the world as it hosts the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers (IMYB) for the first time.
This unique event will bring together beekeepers aged 12–18 for an unforgettable programme of learning, competition, social elements and cultural exchange.
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In July 2026, Northern Ireland will proudly welcome young beekeepers from around the world as it hosts the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers (IMYB) for the first time.
This unique event will bring together beekeepers aged 12–18 for an unforgettable programme of learning, competition, social elements and cultural exchange.
BDBKA are excited to be welcoming the young beekeepers at our Minnowburn Apiary for their practical assessments.
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