Wishstone ÁTHAS Joy Irish bog oak 5600 years old Oak Irish Bog Oak is 5600

Irish Bog Oak is 5600 years old and Irish Yew is 4800 years old found locally in Boora Bog

We like the long flowing lines of the heron standing on its natural root base

This lovely carving can be created in bog oak or bog yew (shown here in bog yew)

the bird itself from the trunk of the tree

All is quiet over this vast landscape of browns and purples and gold

Wishstone ÁTHAS Joy Irish bog oak 5600 years old Oak Irish Bog Oak is 5600The wishstone story comes from an ancient tradition of tossing a stone three times while crossing a stone wall and making a wish. Five magical trees were believed to protect Ireland; three ash, an oak and a yew. In ancient times the yew tree was connected with wisdom and rebirth. The ancient oak was associated with strength and endurance. This ancient wood has been lovingly and carefully carved to release the natural form and etched with a message for