The Hawthorn Tree: one of Ireland's oldest native sacred trees. An extract from the Moon Mná Diary-Journal 2022 by Dr. Karen Ward. 5. The Hawthorn Tree (Credit: Bernie Sexton) ...

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.

The hawthorn tree’s place within Irish folklore is firmly established as the long-lived, lone fairy tree. ... Ireland’s native species, Crataegus monogyna aside, ...

Under the Hawthorn Tree The Mac Theatre In any context, bringing to the stage a play telling a story of mass death and starvation to both educate and entertain is a hard station.