Hands: Of Bees & Bee Skeps

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2017
  • RTÉ documentary series exploring the craft traditions of Ireland. hands.ie/
    Jack Carey from Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Beekeeper and maker of the traditional bee skep.
    Narrated by Diarmaid Ó Muirithe.
    Filmed in 1983.

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  • @kennethwilbanks9713
    @kennethwilbanks9713 5 лет назад +44

    I grew up around Masterful Elders..... men and women in their 70's, 80"s and into 100"s..... I learned SOOOOOOO much from them..... in todays world seems YOUTH is all that matters.... I LOVE how the elders are honored in these HANDS films..... f_____ ing spectacular.... honor the mature among us.... always.

    • @jezwc
      @jezwc 3 года назад +7

      Great comment man couldn’t agree more. This humble generation is lost to consumerists it would seem

    • @benji.B-side
      @benji.B-side 3 года назад +7

      Great comment. Youth should continue learning from the old generation, otherwise their wisdom becomes lost in time!

  • @junky5422
    @junky5422 6 лет назад +47

    21:23
    "Bees are very perfect.
    Inside in the hive, now, if there's only one pinch of a sop, or a bit of
    a comb that'll fall down, bees will get that and bring it out, and
    throw it away.
    And they wont throw it in front of the hive, they'll take it away with
    them.
    They're the most exact insects i ever knew."

  • @freespiritnufc5661
    @freespiritnufc5661 Год назад +12

    Absolutely love these hand-made tales of true crafts people, simply Wonderful thanks 👍🌈

  • @Doniedaff
    @Doniedaff 6 лет назад +81

    I'm a Clonakilty man. I knew a few people who had cameos in this. Been years looking for this and the whole Hands series so cheers for uploading .

    • @ruthannjones5873
      @ruthannjones5873 5 лет назад +5

      Very interesting to see both the village life and the craftsmanship of the villagers. Sadly I could only understand a few words here and there. 😉

  • @derrivreen
    @derrivreen 4 года назад +20

    These men were my neighbours, real countrymen, thanks for putting this up ,f lyons

  • @gordonspond
    @gordonspond 2 месяца назад +2

    We can learn so much from these wise people.

  • @humblehombre9904
    @humblehombre9904 2 года назад +9

    This is so soothing to my soul. I long for the old ways. It makes me miss me father so.

  • @dwren4554
    @dwren4554 Год назад +5

    I should be so blessed to spend a life with bees

    • @gordonspond
      @gordonspond 2 месяца назад +1

      It's a great hobby. Been doing it for 10 years now and I can't imagine ever giving it up.

    • @robthebeekeeper8997
      @robthebeekeeper8997 Месяц назад

      It’s a great livelihood too. Became a commercial beekeeper 20 years ago. Best decision I ever made.

  • @chrisaylett935
    @chrisaylett935 6 месяцев назад +3

    I’m new to bee keeping, and I love to see traditional methods being used by truly inspirational people, thank you…..I long for a simpler life ❤

  • @K-Effect
    @K-Effect 2 года назад +2

    This video is a time machine

  • @chrtstinamoscufo3175
    @chrtstinamoscufo3175 2 года назад +3

    These people are real craftsmen!

  • @elizzievb
    @elizzievb 6 лет назад +36

    These programs are beyond interesting and I am enjoying them so much. I am hopeful now that this next generation seems to be interested in handmaking and maybe these skills won't be lost after all. Thanks for posting these! xo from Oregon USA.

  • @jhangfk
    @jhangfk 3 года назад +6

    He is expert of making skeps, I'll try to make one to collect swarm. I am 73 and a Beekeeper for nearly 17 years.

  • @AlfieBumsMum
    @AlfieBumsMum 5 лет назад +21

    love this! gosh the language is musical, it's an honour to be Irish

    • @trappenweisseguy27
      @trappenweisseguy27 2 года назад +3

      Got to admit I understand very little of it other than the occasional words.

  • @peterleffler2062
    @peterleffler2062 4 года назад +12

    Wonderful. Thank you for making these publicly available.

  • @sergehumbert3350
    @sergehumbert3350 2 месяца назад +2

    J'ai adoré ... des monuments ... et l'accent !

  • @FB-tq5ln
    @FB-tq5ln 4 года назад +17

    Wonderful to see healthy bee, and producing honey. The marvel of the past beekeepers, simplicity of using the materials around you to make a temporary hives.
    When you had nothing you made the best of what you had. These people survived on hard work and little money.
    Thank you to the film makers
    David and Sally Shaw Smith

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy 5 лет назад +6

    So sad...they are long gone ...taking their gr8 talent for their craft with them...rest easy now...rest...

  • @sirfishslayer5100
    @sirfishslayer5100 6 лет назад +17

    Snadhghus, I am just rolling through this "Hands" series. I love to watch the skills that will probably be gone in just a few generations.

  • @Sparkey
    @Sparkey 5 лет назад +37

    Old timers, their like will never be seen again. Men of renown.

    • @jezwc
      @jezwc 3 года назад +7

      What a shame. Hard times create strong men and easy times have led to the rise of the weak.

    • @worldtraveler930
      @worldtraveler930 2 года назад +1

      I second that motion!

    • @sdghtjsdcgs
      @sdghtjsdcgs 2 года назад

      And whos fault is that? Also theirs.

  • @timhull8664
    @timhull8664 2 года назад +8

    I’m an English bee keeper, and love this film, Jack is (was a legend) making that Skep, its perfectly made and perfect for swarm catching. jacks soda bread is a bit hard looking though. However, I reckon its would taste great.

    • @kimcheeeepo
      @kimcheeeepo 9 месяцев назад

      From American we dip the bread into the tea.

  • @galwaytribesman9289
    @galwaytribesman9289 3 года назад +2

    Some man for one man. One of the old stock. Tough as nails

  • @snadhghus
    @snadhghus  7 лет назад +80

    To any viewer who may be wondering:
    Yes, they're speaking English :D

    • @mauryginsberg7720
      @mauryginsberg7720 6 лет назад +8

      snadhghus
      I can hear something very similar to the welsh english accent

    • @thmoptimusPrime
      @thmoptimusPrime 6 лет назад +3

      Their accents remind me of Pengu 😅🐧

    • @TheChipmunk2008
      @TheChipmunk2008 5 лет назад +13

      Yes, I am one of those brits who thinks the Irish are our brothers. (the historical hatred is about the nobles, they're not us)

    • @bigbearfuzzums7027
      @bigbearfuzzums7027 5 лет назад +4

      I can still understand them

    • @skippytwonder
      @skippytwonder 5 лет назад +4

      I turned on the auto generated subtitles and was amazed at how much more it understood them than I did. However, it was still unintelligible. Still fun to watch.

  • @willroar7880
    @willroar7880 3 года назад +4

    Oh my word, I just love their way of speaking. It's just music...!

  • @TheTexasTakebyMissVikie
    @TheTexasTakebyMissVikie Год назад +3

    Love This ✨💖✨
    Thanks for Sharing 😊
    I am part Irish on my Dads side so it is fun to learn about my kinsman.
    I currently live in Texas USA but I would Love to come see Ireland🙏
    Love to All 🕊💖🕊

    • @irishbusa
      @irishbusa 9 месяцев назад

      🇺🇸☘🇮🇪

  • @jacquiohalloran5923
    @jacquiohalloran5923 3 года назад +5

    Thank you so much for uploading this video. I remember when it was on RTÉ all those years ago. Jack was part of my childhood. Have so many happy memories being in his house.

  • @mcqcjc8409
    @mcqcjc8409 5 лет назад +11

    I truly enjoy Hands series - very informative and showing the true rural Ireland

  • @gayezimhuycke
    @gayezimhuycke 6 лет назад +17

    Thank for sharing this series. Old knowledge has so much value. I'm writing from Toronto, Canada. I have to listen carefully, but I'm getting it!

    • @patrickwalsh6873
      @patrickwalsh6873 6 лет назад +2

      If there's any particular phrase or passage you can't decipher, just ask !

  • @FigaroHey
    @FigaroHey 5 лет назад +4

    'Hands.' Brilliant name for the series, brilliant concept for a series. Why haven't about a hundred other cultures around the globe copied this idea? Fascinating. Completely fascinating.

  • @TheTroposa
    @TheTroposa 2 года назад +1

    I like these "Hands" series. This one would be great with subtitles.

  • @Joho1208
    @Joho1208 5 лет назад +3

    those 'Hands' series sure are a treasure

  • @bigears4426
    @bigears4426 5 лет назад +6

    A beautiful landscape

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side 5 лет назад +5

    I love these programmes, I have been binge watching them lately : )

  • @jezwc
    @jezwc 3 года назад +4

    Wonderful video
    I’d call myself the modern day version of this, but I’d never compare myself to such humble gents

    • @User0000000000000004
      @User0000000000000004 2 года назад +1

      Na Boyna da hiderot de HA! Blinden brat goin ta dret kip baa. (I agree)

  • @esotericexplorersmartinez493
    @esotericexplorersmartinez493 3 года назад +3

    Could hardly understand the only mans accent but I loved every second of it! Love this series thanks for sharing!❤️

  • @thetessellater9163
    @thetessellater9163 5 лет назад +11

    This series was aired on RTE from 1978 to 1989; it would be interesting to know how much of this 'traditional' lifestyle remains.

    • @1989Chrisc
      @1989Chrisc 5 лет назад +4

      None almost.. ive watched all of the series and the only one Ive seen that I know is still in operation was the one set in co wexford, the powers family forge. We are a 21st century country now.. very little call for these crafts in everyday life

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival 3 года назад +5

      @@1989Chrisc Yes the decline of Ireland is sad.

  • @lisaalbarras3029
    @lisaalbarras3029 2 года назад +2

    What a lovely glimpse into the life an an elder. Posting videos of this kind is a good deed done, Thank you.

  • @bootsowen
    @bootsowen 7 лет назад +17

    Is deas an rud é na cláracha seo a fheiceáil, ní raibh an ceann seo feicthe agam cheanna. These lads have a lovely way of talking! Táim an-tógtha leis na cláracha a chiureann tú suas, buíochas mór! Owen

    • @snadhghus
      @snadhghus  7 лет назад +1

      GRMA
      Tá bród orm go mbaineann tú sult astu.

  • @VictorFursov
    @VictorFursov 2 года назад +1

    Nice old documentary film. Thanks.

  • @MartinsWorldPodcast
    @MartinsWorldPodcast 3 года назад +2

    Just finished watching and really enjoyed this. Thanks for uploading.

  • @whiskeythrottle9369
    @whiskeythrottle9369 2 года назад +2

    I'd love to claim that I understand these old timers, alas I don't much. English is not my first language and rural Irish isn't even on the list. But, just watching the work ethic and patience these lads have is heart-warming. Understanding each word isn't necessary. The auto generated subtitles are brilliant fun though.

  • @gordonspond
    @gordonspond 2 месяца назад +2

    23:25 "Not enough young folks are interested in keeping bees"... I am glad to report that in 2024 beekeeping is once again a thriving hobby!

  • @LizMcNamara47
    @LizMcNamara47 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for posting, a font of knowledge, great not to let it go with this gentleman

  • @Mftw767
    @Mftw767 2 года назад +2

    Makes me proud to be Irish

  • @geraldswain3259
    @geraldswain3259 5 лет назад +3

    Wonderful !.

  • @bluekingfisher1416
    @bluekingfisher1416 5 лет назад +14

    Interesting accent. The similarities of West Wales and the Scottish Western Isles are uncanny.

    • @paulajones6366
      @paulajones6366 3 года назад +1

      BlueKingfisher they are galic language both

  • @AfricanSouthernCross
    @AfricanSouthernCross 5 лет назад +6

    Lovely to hear how these people were so simplistic in their ways of living, no crime just plain and simple (in a loving way) people.

  • @stephenrice4554
    @stephenrice4554 2 года назад

    A great story , fine video of a fine tough old man , I appreciate his way of life as I grow on in life . Growing his veg , caring for his bees and his house with his brother in law . Impressive is not a sufficient word . 👍🇬🇧

  • @irishpickens6581
    @irishpickens6581 4 года назад +3

    Newly subscribed. I'm loving your videos. Thank you for putting them up.

  • @maineoutdoorsman677
    @maineoutdoorsman677 2 года назад +2

    That's like my grade father those old men ,I miss those types of men ,smart wise kind an take no bull shit ,an if they like u they love ya ,an if they don't then they won't tolerate you,just the way they are, Samuel hildens old fisherman Vinalhaven maine

  • @Spetet
    @Spetet 4 года назад +4

    Those bees look so angry. I'm amazed he could walk up to a swarm and shake it bare handed into the skep.

    • @stephenrice4554
      @stephenrice4554 Год назад

      I used to hand weed half a field of lavender as an apprentice on the nursery , move calmly and speak with a soothing tone , no sharp movement. Only got stung once, my own fault , grabbed hold of the bee .

  • @melkel2010
    @melkel2010 5 лет назад +2

    Three minutes in and I've already learned some technique. I marvel at that they are not wearing white but grey!

  • @arturoviva5718
    @arturoviva5718 5 лет назад +4

    GOD BLESS HIM.

  • @patriot6251
    @patriot6251 2 года назад +1

    All jokes aside things like this are going to the grave and nothing passed down to the younger generation as they are not interested . Its not the fault of the parents but of life in the fast lane unfortunately. Great educational documentary by the ones who mattered . ''Respect'' To those that have left us . ( Native of Galway)

    • @patrickcasey1150
      @patrickcasey1150 2 года назад +2

      I would not be so negative. There are plenty of younger people who are interested in learning these skills. I make furniture by hand with my grandfather's tools, my daughter bakes beautiful cakes, my friend and several others keep bees, another friend enjoys blacksmithing, we're growing vegetables in the garden and there are many other like-minded people all around, both here in Ireland and abroad. There are many people who don't just appreciate these skills but who are also keeping them alive whilst also enjoying the benefits of the modern world. You can have the best of both.

  • @panaglaw
    @panaglaw 3 года назад +1

    rest in peace, lovely people ❤️😞❤️😞❤️

  • @VictorFursov
    @VictorFursov 2 года назад +2

    Pure Irish honey. Great. :)

  • @thetessellater9163
    @thetessellater9163 5 лет назад +5

    "Do not go gentle into that good night" comes to mind!
    So little of this commentary is intelligible to those non-Irish speakers

  • @stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733
    @stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733 2 года назад

    Couldn't understand a word they said haha still loved it

  • @spudgn
    @spudgn 11 месяцев назад +1

    I hear my grandfather. And his parents too.

  • @FigaroHey
    @FigaroHey 5 лет назад +1

    I can understand about one word in ten or twenty, so I turned on auto-generated English subtitles. Surreal and hilarious, of course, but adds a layer of interest to all the speech I can't understand.

  • @highstandards6226
    @highstandards6226 7 лет назад +13

    Crying shame for a skill like that to just die away as the generations do.

  • @stephanievegter5438
    @stephanievegter5438 2 года назад +1

    So mooi!♥️🇿🇦

  • @olsim1730
    @olsim1730 8 месяцев назад

    This is brilliant 👏
    Trying not to laugh with subtitles 😮😅😂

  • @Thepourdeuxchanson
    @Thepourdeuxchanson 2 года назад +1

    Their Irish accent is half of the little-known West Cumbrian accent - the other half being Lancashire.

  • @lynnephillips4736
    @lynnephillips4736 2 года назад

    Thank goodness we

  • @bigears4426
    @bigears4426 5 лет назад +7

    Some people need money for happiness this man only needed his bees

    • @benji.B-side
      @benji.B-side 3 года назад

      Beautifully said my friend!!

  • @marybrantley2160
    @marybrantley2160 5 лет назад +8

    Loved the story, but could not understand but a single word every once in awhile.

  • @drewk3646
    @drewk3646 2 дня назад

    13:40 These guys are the source material for that Pixar short of the old man playing chess. "Geri's Game"

  • @SuperOlds88
    @SuperOlds88 5 лет назад +18

    Must be nice to park your bike outside and not have to lock it up.

    • @gregorymalchuk272
      @gregorymalchuk272 5 лет назад +5

      @Norm T
      Immigration is the reason we can't have nice things.

    • @nietzschesghost8529
      @nietzschesghost8529 4 года назад

      @Norm T Theft has existed since the most ancient of times. It's why the old laws like the Hammurabic code recommended cutting off the hands of a thief. They wouldn't need to take such action if thievery wasn't a problem in their society.

    • @level9ing635
      @level9ing635 4 года назад

      @@gregorymalchuk272 Thank you for letting the world know you`re a xenophobe...

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival 3 года назад +1

      @@level9ing635 He was just making a comment about factual issues.

    • @geraldneary1948
      @geraldneary1948 3 года назад

      @@level9ing635 are you gay or something, troll.

  • @TheSWolfe
    @TheSWolfe 4 года назад +2

    "I know the music of the swarm." Mr. Jack Carey, 1983, @15:51.

  • @citic101
    @citic101 6 лет назад +8

    great ::::::::::: thanks:::::::::::: cant understand one word in five but interesting

    • @patrickwalsh6873
      @patrickwalsh6873 6 лет назад

      If there's any particular phrase or passage you can't decipher, just ask !

  • @MP15aug
    @MP15aug 6 дней назад

    These people need subtitles

  • @johanlindeberg7304
    @johanlindeberg7304 21 час назад

    Hands (RTÉ): "Imbued by a sense of urgency, the Shaw-Smiths travelled the length and breadth of Ireland during the 1970s and ’80s, capturing on film the final years of traditional rural and urban life. "

  • @xxxviii007
    @xxxviii007 2 года назад +1

    Finally think I understand what non English speaking people hear when listing to a native English speaker.

  • @bigbearfuzzums7027
    @bigbearfuzzums7027 5 лет назад +3

    The old man gets me lol still gets the pipe smoking in no matter what!

  • @chrtstinamoscufo3175
    @chrtstinamoscufo3175 2 года назад +1

    Are there detailed information on making skeps, or where can you get them please

  • @j.t492
    @j.t492 3 дня назад

    I put the subtitles on, to say Google's having a hard time with it is an understatement.

  • @stevene6181
    @stevene6181 3 года назад +1

    whoa that's some thick Irish accent, I only caught like every other word

  • @johnobrien7860
    @johnobrien7860 3 года назад

    Rest in peace.

  • @mickkennedy1344
    @mickkennedy1344 5 лет назад +1

    Great schtuff

  • @CraigFalls1
    @CraigFalls1 6 месяцев назад +1

    I couldn't understand what they were saying so I turned on closed captions. Turns out the closed captions also have no idea what they're saying. Anyone want to be Hands' Irish to American translator?

  • @spacejihadist4246
    @spacejihadist4246 2 года назад

    Turn on closed captions.

  • @chrtstinamoscufo3175
    @chrtstinamoscufo3175 2 года назад

    Where can I get a smoker like they use on skeps?

  • @annekabrimhall1059
    @annekabrimhall1059 2 года назад +1

    What are briars?

  • @poopfeast-kg1lv
    @poopfeast-kg1lv 2 года назад

    subtitles you fail me once again! great program

  • @davidoceilleachair9123
    @davidoceilleachair9123 4 года назад +1

    Cén ainm atá ag an bport ag tús an chláir?

  • @Trenz0
    @Trenz0 9 месяцев назад

    This accent is basically a different language to me. So interesting to hear old regional dialects. Kind of sad that the internet will essentially wipe these dialects out and gradually average out the english language

  • @jstarrsounds
    @jstarrsounds Год назад

    i searched “ska dooba dweeba bee ba beee” fo get here

  • @wdobni
    @wdobni 6 лет назад +1

    ae dinna ken brandrer the clannard

  • @garthfairfield2235
    @garthfairfield2235 2 года назад +1

    Are they talking English? Very enjoyable nonetheless

  • @sagesmith7728
    @sagesmith7728 4 года назад +1

    and we will beat are swords and shields into plows and shears......

  • @scottmartin9022
    @scottmartin9022 3 года назад

    I managed to under stand about 1 word in 15, and the closed captioning was even worse.

  • @MrMielten
    @MrMielten 4 года назад +1

    Why wearing your veil the right way round, if there is an alternative way! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @TonyBongo869
    @TonyBongo869 2 года назад

    Didn’t catch a word, but it doesn’t matter

  • @Pengalen
    @Pengalen Год назад

    Wow, that is a thick accent. I can tell he's speaking English, because occasionally something comes out very clearly , but a lot of the time he glosses over a bunch of words or syllables and I completely cannot tell what he was saying.

  • @nba_plug6543
    @nba_plug6543 4 года назад

    my name is kira yoshikage

  • @mgmoody42
    @mgmoody42 4 года назад +1

    I can only understand about 15% of what he is saying! But rewind and try again.

  • @AloofOof
    @AloofOof 2 года назад

    it would help if I could understand more than 5% of what they are saying :C

  • @rodneysammons5544
    @rodneysammons5544 2 года назад

    Very good. As we age honey will give us the six-sided energy to help maintain. Hexagon.

  • @bigears4426
    @bigears4426 5 лет назад +4

    Smoking the bees with pipe