The UBKA is an Association of the affiliated local Beekeeping Associations in Northern Ireland. Formed in 1942.
About us

The UBKA is an Association of the affiliated local Beekeeping Associations in Northern Ireland. Formed in 1942.
About us
There are 12 local area Associations throughout Northern Ireland, affiliated to the Ulster Beekeepers Association. They operate and support members at a local level.
Local associations
The UBKA offers accredited beekeeping training courses to all levels, from absolute beginner to the more advanced.
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Beekeeping is an increasingly popular, very enjoyable and deliciously rewarding hobby. We offer you some advice on how to get started.
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We hope you find this website helpful, informative, stimulating and even entertaining.
Our intention is to help you become a better beekeeper.
If you are not a beekeeper, become better informed about bees and beekeeping in Northern Ireland
and be impressed and amazed (like the rest of us) by all that beekeeping entails.
Local Associations are affiliated to the Ulster Beekeepers Association throughout Northern Ireland.
Each local Association serves their communities with support and education.
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