Wishstone DÚSHLÁN Challenge Irish bog oak 5600 ears old bog oak We see them in the

We see them in the physical forces which shape the Earth - the tides of the ocean

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

30 cm high X 15 cm wide

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

Its lonely cry is no longer a common sound throughout Ireland

Wishstone DÚSHLÁN Challenge Irish bog oak 5600 ears old bog oak We see them in theThe 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