Wishstone GAELACH Irish - Irish bog oak 5600 years old SFTW "We live in hope of

"We live in hope of a better tomorrow

This piece represents the energy of the waves in the loose spiral shape and form and tries to capture the energy of the wave in motion

the colours blending like the bittern hiding in the reeds

Bog oak 23

Its lonely cry is no longer a common sound throughout Ireland

Wishstone GAELACH Irish - Irish bog oak 5600 years old SFTW "We live in hope ofThe 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