Wishstone CINEÁLTAS Kindness Irish bog yew 4800 years old Birds Mary & Joe

Mary & Joe

This elegant form is carved in bog yew

The solitary bird points its bill skywards to disguise itself among the reeds where it nests

They are the remains or our ancient oak and yew tees what stood on the landscape after the ice age - and ‘hidden’ in the deep bogs for nearly 5000 years

eg Two names and date

Wishstone CINEÁLTAS Kindness Irish bog yew 4800 years old Birds Mary & JoeThe 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