Wishstone BUA Achievement Irish bog oak 5600 years old Bog Oak Gifts This elegant form is carved

This elegant form is carved in bog yew

The ancient oak was associated with strength and endurance

Brendan was on Slieve Daidche beside the sea and he saw in a vision a beautiful island with angels serving upon it

Irish bog oak

Captured in Irish bog oak to represent the best of old Ireland

Wishstone BUA Achievement Irish bog oak 5600 years old Bog Oak Gifts This elegant form is carvedThe 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