Laois Beekeeping Association

16/10/2026

Come along and join local residents to plant native pollinator-friendly bulbs and plants on Saturday 17th October from 1-5pm at Heather Hill Avenue in Graigecullen as part of Laois Climate Action Festival.

All welcome!

14/10/2026

🐝🐝🐝 Thinking of keeping bees? Our Beginners Course has everything you need — training, membership, community, and weekly apiary visits.🐝🐝🐝

Follow the link for more details!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgpf_mnPm-rTinwhPN_3xaLLFeR2stGjZ1tClogIEgSKqv8Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105018244855172348692

12/10/2026

Thank you all for coming today! We had a blast, and we hope you did too. Cheers to a fantastic day! 🎉

08/10/2026

🐝🍯 LAOIS BEEKEEPERS – HONEY, BEES & BIODIVERSITY! 🌼🐝
Come along for a sweet family day out at our Local Honey Extraction, Tasting & Family Fun Day! 🍯🌻
📅 Sunday, 11th October 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Preston House, Abbeyleix
Come and discover how honey goes from the hive to the jar, while learning more about bees, biodiversity and the importance of protecting our native pollinators. 🌍🐝
✨ On the day:
🍯 Live Honey Extraction
🥄 Honey Tasting Table
🎨 Kids’ Colouring Competition
🏆 The “Black Jar” Honey Competition
🐝 Chat with a Beekeeper
☕ Free Tea & Coffee
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family along for a fun-filled day!
Hosted by Laois Beekeeping Association, in partnership with Laois Climate Action Festival.
🌼🐝 Let’s protect our pollinators, one jar at a time!
🍯🐝🌼

07/10/2026

** DIARY DATE **

Fun day from Laois Beekeeping Association

04/10/2026

30/09/2026

** JUNIOR BAKING COMPETITION **

27/06/2026

Great work today - Members braving the gap in the weather!

24/06/2026

The Old Fort Quarter Festival takes place on Fitzmaurice Place/Church Street on Sunday 28th June featuring heritage and historical displays, live performers, guided tours, storytelling, music, arts and craft and a variety of food offerings.

Sunday June 28th. 1pm to 5pm

Laois County Council Old Fort Quarter