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The Mile Bush — Kilcarroon

Ritual site — holy tree/bush
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The Mile Bush — Kilcarroon
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On summit of steep hill, in pasture. Large sand quarry immediately to W and a large portion of the hill has been removed. Marked as 'The Mile Bush' on both the 1840 and 1907 ed. OS 6-inch maps. The 'Mile bush' referred to no longer exists, however, local tradition still respects the location of the mile bush and several unsuccessful attempts have been made to replant a bush (blackthorn). The name 'Mile' is probably a corruption of bile which is an Irish word meaning sacred tree. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 19 November 2013

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