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Roadside. Local knowledge of tree remains strong though it was felled some years ago. Described by Byrne (1896, 60) as a 'stunted ash growing on poor soil and in a lofty bleak situation'. According to legend (ibid.), associated with St Cranat whose beauty was renowned but who had vowed a religious vocation to Brigid. The young prince of Munster fell in love with her but she refused his advances. His friends captured her but rather than surrender, she disfigured herself by pulling out one of her eyes and where it fell sprung up the ash tree.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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