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Gormanston Summer School Programme of Lectures, Workshops and Events 2008

 

THE FEDERATION OF IRISH BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATIONS

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SUMMER COURSE PROGRAMME 2008
ADVANCED, INTERMEDIATE, PRELIMINARY AND WORKSHOPS
FRANCISCAN COLLEGE, GORMANSTON
MONDAY JULY 21st TO SATURDAY JULY 26th (inclusive)

The Federation of Irish Beekeepers' Associations welcomes you to the Annual Summer Course.

We hope you will enjoy your stay.

In order to ensure maximum comfort and safety for everyone certain regulations are necessary. Please co-operate.

Wear your I.D. Card at all times while within the College Property. Quietness is requested in Dormitories and surrounding areas after 11 pm. Please respect the rights of others to quietness at night.

When in the Swimming Pool, obey the Lifeguard at all times. Do not interfere in any way with him/her. Your own life may depend on his/her alertness.

Certain Officials of the Federation & Lecturers have permission to by-pass the queue at mealtimes because of duty commitments or lectures. Please be tolerant on these occasions.

Showers available on upstairs corridors.

ADVANCED Lecture Stream

Lecturers :

Susan Cobey, Dept of Entomology, University of California, Davis, Calif.
Patsy Bennett, NatDipSc(Apic), Knoxtown, Co Wexford.
Dennis Ryan, NatDipSc(Apic), Clonmel, Co Tipperary
Dr Mary Coffey, An Teagasc, Carlow.
Willie O'Byrne, NatDipSc(Apic), Bray Co. Wicklow.
Simon D Rees, C.F.L. Stillorgan, Co Dublin.
Dr. Mark Brown, Trinity College, Dublin.

Tuesday July 22nd

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 10.15Building a Honey-houseDennis Ryan.
11.00 - 12.00Queen RearingSusan Cobey.
14.00 - 15.00Varroa and its implicationsMary Coffey.
15.45 - 16.45Basic Bee GeneticsSusan Cobey.

Wednesday July 23rd

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 10.15Harvesting the CropDennis Ryan.
11.00 - 12.00The Importance of Genetic DiversitySusan Cobey.
14.00 - 15.00Are your Bees ready for the Honey Crop?Patsy Bennett.
15.45 - 16.45Bee Breeding & Selection MethodsSusan Cobey.

Thursday July 24th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 10.15Given a choice - AFB or Varroa?Willie O'Byrne.
11.00 - 12.00Circulation of the BloodSimon Rees.
19.30 - 20.30Conservation of Irish Bumble and Solitary BeesMark Brown.

Friday July 25th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 10.15The Respiratory SystemSimon Rees.
11.00 - 12.00Instrumental Insemination Techniques & Queen PerformanceSusan Cobey.
14.00 - 15.00New Problems - Aethina tumida & CCDWillie O'Byrne
15.45 - 16.45Instrumental Insemination DVD & DemoSusan Cobey.

INTERMEDIATE Lectures

Lecturers :

Ger O'Donoghue, NatDipSc(Apic), Burnfort, Co Cork.
Eamonn Magee, C.F.L. Dublin.
Seamus O'Connor, C.F.L. Armagh.
Dr. John McMullan, C.F.L. Malahide, Co.Dublin.
Lorna Browne, C.F.L. Templeogue, Dublin.
Gerald Williams, C.F.L. Gorey, Co.Wexford.
Peter Whyte, B. Agric. Sc. Nat DipSc(Apic.) Birr Co.Offaly.

Tuesday July 22nd

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 10.15Preparing Run Honey for ShowGer O'Donoghue.
11.00 - 12.00Are your Honey bee colonies healthy?John McMullan.
14.00 - 15.00Important Glands of the HoneybeeLorna Browne.
15.45 - 16.45Heather and Honey BeesEamonn Magee.

Wednesday July 23rd

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 10.15American Foul Brood & NosemaSeamus O'Connor.
11.00 - 12.00Nuclei and their usesGer O'Donoghue.
14.00 - 15.00Change the Brood Comb. Why? and When?Ger O'Donoghue.
15.45 - 16.45Feeding Honey bee Colonies - Getting it rightJohn McMullan.

Thursday July 24th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 10.15The Respiratory System of the HoneybeeLorna Browne.
11.00 - 12.00Sources of Nectar in IrelandPeter Whyte.

Friday July 25th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 10.15Oil Seed Rape and our Honey beesGerald Williams.
11.00 - 12.00Honeybees & PollinationPeter Whyte.
14.00 - 15.00Preparing Honey for SaleEamon Magee.
15.45 - 16.45Preparing Colonies for WinterSeamus O'Connor.

Preliminary Lectures

Lecturers :

Norman Walsh B. Agr. Nat. Dip. Sc. Apic, Hillsborough, Co Down
Noel Power, C.F.L., Ballincollig, Co Cork
Ethel Irvine, C.F.L.Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Jim Ryan C.F.L., Thurles, Co Tipperary
Philip McCabe Nat. Dip. Sc. Apic, Drogheda, Co Louth
Lorraine McBride C.F.L., Ballymena, Co Antrim

Tuesday July 22nd

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15-10.15Getting StartedPhilip McCabe.
10.45-11.45Hives & framesNorman Walsh.
14.15-15.15The Occupants of the HiveNoel Power.
16.00-17.00Apiary Selection & ManagementEthel Irvine.
18.45 -Assembling & Nailing Frames(Practical)

Wednesday July 23rd

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15-10.15Hygiene and DiseaseJim Ryan.
10.45-11.45Spring & Summer ManagementLorraine McBride.
14.15-15.15ForagingNorman Walsh.
15.30-17.00Outdoor demoAll six Lecturers.

Thursday July 25th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15-10.15SwarmingEthel Irvine.
10.30-12.00Outdoor demonstrationAll six Lecturers.
18.30-19.30Revision for Exam.

Friday July 25th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15-10.15Preparing for WinterNoel Power.
10.45-11.45Harvesting and MarketingPhilip McCabe.
18.45-Extracting Honey(Practical)

Saturday July 26th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15-10.15The Beekeeping YearJim Ryan.

Workshops

Lecturers :

June Hughes, John Donoghue, Sr. Catherine, Liam Rice, Terry Clare, P.J. Curran, Jim Power, Tom Prendergast, Jim Ryan, Peter Whyte, Micheál MacGiolla Coda, Alan Jones, David Lee, Redmond Williams, Michael G Gleeson.

Tuesday July 22nd

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15 - 11.15Encaustic art (painting with a travelling iron)June Hughes.
09.15Queen Rearing. Starter Colony and Larval TransferTerry Clare and P.J.Curran
*11.00Colony Evaluation and RecordingLiam Rice and Jim Power.
14.00Sweet Making and other TitbitsSr. Catherine.
20.15Demonstration of Furniture PolishingJ Donoghue.

Wednesday July 23rd

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15Queen Rearing. Finishing Colony and Mini nucleiTerry Clare and P. J. Curran.
09.15Judging Run HoneyJohn Donoghue & Michael G Gleeson.
11.00Colony Evaluation and RecordingLiam Rice and Jim Power.
*14.00Nature Walk (Assemble at Front Door)Peter Whyte.
15.00 - 17.00Encaustic art (painting with a travelling iron)June Hughes.
20.00Judging Comb HoneyRedmond Williams & Micheál MacGiolla Coda.

Thursday July 24th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15Morphometry WorkshopTerry Clare, Alan Jones, Tom Prendergast.
09.15Sweet Making and other TitbitsSr. Catherine.
09.15Encaustic Art (painting with a travelling iron)June Hughes.
20.15Demonstration of Furniture PolishingJohn Donoghue.

Friday July 25th

Time Topic Lecturer
09.15Morphometry WorkshopLiam Rice, Alan Jones and Tom Prendergast.
09.15Making MeadDavid Lee.
19.00 - 21.00Encaustic art (painting with a travelling iron)June Hughes.
19.00Beeswax Recovery & CleaningJim Ryan.

* Outdoor if possible, weather permitting.

Level 1 Food Hygiene Induction Skills Training Course

Thursday July 24th

Between 9.15 a.m. - 12.15 p.m this popular training course will be run for the first 25 participants that enter, on a first come, first served basis. The Cost is €25 and early application is advisable as the course will be in high demand.

Apply direct to Course Manager: Eddie O'Sullivan eosbee@indigo.ie

Other additional lectures will be available, but as yet are not scheduled, this page will be updated before the event itself.

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