School: Cill Muire, Sixmilebridge
- Location:
- Kilmurry, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Bríd Ní Chonmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0596, Page 194
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“Straw hives were made at home.”
Straw hives were made at home. They consisted of a square wooden box covered with a sheaf of wheat straw, the top of which was tied very tightly. (Illustration)The bees were smothered in November or earlier with sulphur. People used honey extensively in olden times.