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They may look a bit like scientists from a sci-fi flick in their special white suits and head gear, but beekeepers are practitioners of an ancient art that has been enjoying something of a resurgence in Ireland in recent years.

Natural skincare brand, Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Diaper Ointment “rubs good moisture in and seals bad moisture out,” acccording to the makers.

Castlebar GIY will host a talk on beekeeping on Monday November 14 at Lough Lannagh Village, Castlebar.

This year has been designated the year of the honeybee. To mark the occasion the Westport, Ballina, and Connemara Beekeepers Associations will have a stand at Féile na Tuaithe (May 21 and 22) in the grounds of the Museum of Country Life, at Turlough, Castlebar.

In 1941, the deadly Foot and Mouth disease spread rapidly through parts of County Kilkenny, including the Callan district. It especially threatened the Modeshill area in neighbouring County Tipperary.

A man from Newport had been a busy bee in helping to get 200,000 bees back into Ireland; in a joint initiative between Innocent smoothies and the Federation of Irish Beekeepers.

South Kilkenny Beekeepers are having an information evening in Kildalton College on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm. Beginners are welcome.