Irish Bee Conservation Project

Founded in 2019, Irish Bee Conservation Project is a charity based in Youghal, Ireland working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, education +2 more.

The Irish Bee Conservation Project (IBCP) is a voluntary charity based in Ireland, set up as a company with charitable status. Founded in 2019 by Pat Deasy, it works to protect Ireland's native bees, including solitary bees, and other pollinators. Its activities include installing solitary bee posts and bee lodges in gardens, schools, community spaces and public sites, delivering education programmes for schools and the public, running outreach events and workshops, and promoting bee-friendly habitats such as floral-rich areas. It also monitors habitats, collaborates with third-level institutions on research, and reports on invasive species such as the Asian hornet. The organisation is governed by a Board of Directors and relies heavily on volunteers, with a small paid team in administration, education and project management. Its stated objective is to protect the natural environment for the Irish public and future generations by supporting bee and pollinator conservation throughout the Republic of Ireland.