Charity could benefit from honey project
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That's a thought extended during a presentation at a recent meeting on Kilcullen Community Action on a beekeeping-pollination project, by Kilcullen beekeeper Paul Leighton.
His project would initially involve getting funding for one hive and bees, and agreement for a secure location for the hive.
If established this year, the project would fit well with the pollinator encouragement aim of the Kilcullen Tidy Towns planning. "The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is included in the Tidy Towns Competition, and Kilcullen would be looked on favourably should we make an effort in this area," Paul Leighton said.
A hive established now would be producing honey from next year, and he suggested a charity could be chosen to benefit from the sale of the honey.
Bees from the first hive could be used to establish a second one, according to his projection, which would only require the cost of the hive and the purchase of a new queen.
A presentation night in the spring would inform interested people about how they could be involved. The involvement of the local schools would also be beneficial.
The cost of the first phase would be around €427, Paul told the meeting. The provision of the second hive could be as little €129.
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