Fairy Tree (Hawthorn)inof the Royal Enclosure at Tara, Hill of the Kings AKA Teamhair na Riogh, County Meath, Ireland
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George Munday / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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5616 x 3744 px | 47.5 x 31.7 cm | 18.7 x 12.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
13 May 2011Location:
Hill of Tara, County Meath, IrelandMore information:
Fairy Tree (Hawthorn) on the bank of the Royal Enclosure at Tara, Hill of the Kings. Wishing Trees (aka May Bushes, Fairy Trees, or Rag Trees) are hawthorn trees where people tie ribbons to ask blessings from the local saints/deities/wee folk. The hawthorn flowers in May, time of the Bealtaine festival of rebirth (now generally known as May Day). Local people still tie ribbons or strips of colorful cloth to the wishing tree as a symbol of their prayers or wishes.