Letter of information sent out to the secretaries
Irish Beekeepers’ Association CLG
18th November 2017
Dear Beekeeper
We are writing to make you aware of the new national beekeepers’ association.
We were formed in October 2017 in response to what was happening within the beekeeping world.
What we can offer your members is affordable insurance and comprehensive third-party cover.
The cost of membership is only 20 euros per member if joining through a local association, or €40 if joining as an individual member.
We aim to support small as well as large associations, and individual beekeepers. We welcome all beekeepers, and hope to create an environment of mutual respect and understanding, so that no beekeeper ever feels marginalized or ostracized because of the type of bee they keep.
We have an education system in place that will provide a full education program from beginners to senior examinations. We intend to have formal international recognized qualifications for those undertaking exams in the IBA CLG educational system. This exam system will be run by an education board with assistance of Breandán Ó Cochláin PhD, DIC, DSc, Nat Dip Sc (APIC)Professor Emeritus, (Physical Chemistry)
We are aware of the serious problem within the country with AFB and EFB and hope to be able to offer a compensation fund for those members affected by the foul brood. We plan to work closely with Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture in dealing with this issue.
As a company limited by guarantee we are obliged to produce accounts annually.
We are a voluntary organisation and our directors are not paid.
For further information on membership feel free to call
David Lee Cork on 0870904646, Mary O Riordan Cork on 0872403841, Billy O Rourke Kerry on 0863077552, Donal Kelleher Kerry on 0863774111, Michael Hughes Galway on 0857052503, Pauline Walsh Limerick on 0879641388, Colette O Connell Waterford on 0863904817, Tomas Murray Waterford 089405862 or Jacqui Glisson West Cork on 0863638249
I have taken the liberty of attaching an application form for membership and an excel sheet for you to return with the names and postal addresses of the members of your association interested in joining the IBA CLG.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter
Yours in Beekeeping
Jacqueline Glisson
Secretary Irish Beekeepers Association CLG
Company Number 614820
Postal Address:- Costa Maningi, Derrymihan East, Castletownbere, Co Cork, P75EV90
Company Directors: Billy O Rourke, Colette O Connell, David Lee, Donal Kelleher, Jacqueline Glisson, Mary O Riordan, Michael Hughes, Pauline Walsh
Website:,https://www.irishbeekeepersassociation.com/
18th November 2017
Dear Beekeeper
We are writing to make you aware of the new national beekeepers’ association.
We were formed in October 2017 in response to what was happening within the beekeeping world.
What we can offer your members is affordable insurance and comprehensive third-party cover.
The cost of membership is only 20 euros per member if joining through a local association, or €40 if joining as an individual member.
We aim to support small as well as large associations, and individual beekeepers. We welcome all beekeepers, and hope to create an environment of mutual respect and understanding, so that no beekeeper ever feels marginalized or ostracized because of the type of bee they keep.
We have an education system in place that will provide a full education program from beginners to senior examinations. We intend to have formal international recognized qualifications for those undertaking exams in the IBA CLG educational system. This exam system will be run by an education board with assistance of Breandán Ó Cochláin PhD, DIC, DSc, Nat Dip Sc (APIC)Professor Emeritus, (Physical Chemistry)
We are aware of the serious problem within the country with AFB and EFB and hope to be able to offer a compensation fund for those members affected by the foul brood. We plan to work closely with Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture in dealing with this issue.
As a company limited by guarantee we are obliged to produce accounts annually.
We are a voluntary organisation and our directors are not paid.
For further information on membership feel free to call
David Lee Cork on 0870904646, Mary O Riordan Cork on 0872403841, Billy O Rourke Kerry on 0863077552, Donal Kelleher Kerry on 0863774111, Michael Hughes Galway on 0857052503, Pauline Walsh Limerick on 0879641388, Colette O Connell Waterford on 0863904817, Tomas Murray Waterford 089405862 or Jacqui Glisson West Cork on 0863638249
I have taken the liberty of attaching an application form for membership and an excel sheet for you to return with the names and postal addresses of the members of your association interested in joining the IBA CLG.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter
Yours in Beekeeping
Jacqueline Glisson
Secretary Irish Beekeepers Association CLG
Company Number 614820
Postal Address:- Costa Maningi, Derrymihan East, Castletownbere, Co Cork, P75EV90
Company Directors: Billy O Rourke, Colette O Connell, David Lee, Donal Kelleher, Jacqueline Glisson, Mary O Riordan, Michael Hughes, Pauline Walsh
Website:,https://www.irishbeekeepersassociation.com/
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