Myth and lore have surrounded the sacred hawthorn tree since ancient times, and respect for its supernatural associations is still strong in modern Ireland, writes Deanna O’Connor. In the year ...
Although it is only 460 feet high, it boasts a steep incline, springing up suddenly. More of the archaeology later but first the folklore. It is the hawthorn (tree) bush at its centre which ...
Followed categories will be added to My News. Located at Virginia Avenue in Hawthorne, the 45-metre-tall Hoop Pine tree was originally the idea of Neely Bosworth who wanted to light up her ...