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Shantom Bush — Knockanfoil More

Ritual site — holy tree/bush
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Shantom Bush — Knockanfoil More
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Unable to locate any bush with evidence of religious offerings attached to its branches in area marked on 6" OS 6-inch map. Described by O'Donovan (OS name Books) as 'Sean Tuam, are two Irish words which signify "Old Bush" and this is a thorn of great antiquity. It is also called the Fairy Bush'. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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