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Opinion: why was the hawthorn tree regarded in Irish folklore and tradition as one to be avoided? People enjoying the outdoors in many parts of Ireland at this time of the year will start to ...
The power and incredible tales behind Ireland's legendary fairy trees. Myth and lore have surrounded the sacred hawthorn tree since ancient times, and respect for its supernatural associations is ...
Imports of hawthorn are putting native hawthorn trees and hedges — as well as cotoneaster, apple, pear, and rowan — at risk and must be halted immediately say environmental groups.
The enduring presence of hawthorn and hazel in Ireland’s living folklore gardens is a testament to the power of story, tradition, and science working together to shape both landscapes and hearts.
The power and influence of Ireland's fairy trees remain There's a reason for those iconic lone hawthorn or ash trees standing in the middle of Irish fields - The fear of the fairies is real!
Q: Most years, my hawthorn tree gets lots of brown patches on the leaves. It always seems to grow normally, though, so I wonder if this is a disease I need to worry about? A: Although hawthorn ...
THE HAWTHORN tree is native to Ireland and has a long tradition in Irish folklore. The tree is a member of the genus Crataegus, of which there are hundreds of species.
The hawthorn is a small, (yes) thorny tree that is found growing wild in both Wisconsin and Ireland, and has been modified through cultivation to become a landscaping favorite.
By the time Under the Hawthorn Tree came to be published Pat had been appointed Director of Ireland’s National Library.
30 years ago, Marita Conlon McKenna's groundbreaking children's novel, Under the Hawthorn Tree, was published - RTÉ Arena revisits the book in the company of the author above.