Wishstone DÚSHLÁN Challenge Irish bog oak 5600 ears old bog oak Bog oak - 40cm high

Bog oak - 40cm high X 15cm 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

The solitude is not sad but reflective and meditating

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this sculpture depicts the pose of two of our tall herons coming together to share their time with each other

Wishstone DÚSHLÁN Challenge Irish bog oak 5600 ears old bog oak Bog oak - 40cm highThe 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