Beekeeping classes are beginning in south Sligo Tonight.

They're for anyone interested in the hobby or learning more about beekeeping.

There's ongoing concern over the future of the Irish honey bee as the result of imported non-native bees

The classes begin at 8pm in the Community Room in the Tubbercurry Library.

Christ Bunnett will be at giving the lessons - Ocean FM paid a visit to his house and his hives in recent days: