Louth Beekeeper’s Association Annual Honey Show on this Sunday

Louth Beekeeper’s Association (LBKA), one of the oldest beekeeper associations in the country, is to hold its Annual Honey Show 2024, this Sunday 13 October at the Teagasc Centre, Dublin Road, Dundalk, with entries being accepted from 9am to 11am on Sunday morning.

Staging of exhibits at this year's show takes place from 9.30am to 11.00am, judging commences at 11:30am and prize giving will take place from 4.00pm. Entry fee is €2 per entry (except Gift Class) and €20 is the maximum fee irrespective of the number of entries. A raffle will be also held on the day for prizes of beekeeping equipment. 

Along with entries being accepted for 28 open classes at this year's show, the Philip McCabe Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the Supreme Honey Champion; the Kevin Griffin Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Novice Class; and the Louth Beekeepers Shield will be awarded to the winner with the most points.

The Supreme Honey Champion will be selected from classes 1 to 6, which comprise:

• 1: Two jars of light honey 
• 2: Two jars of medium honey 
• 3: Two jars of dark honey 
• 4: Two jars of creamed / soft set honey 
• 5: Two jars of naturally crystallised honey (not stirred)
• 6: Two jars of chunk honey (approx. 50% cut comb) 

The other classes at this year's show include classes for: comb honey; beeswax; confectionery; miscellaneous; and two mead classes.

LBKA has a wealth of information about the association, its history, its activities, and information for people who wish to learn more about beekeeping on its website here.