What is recorded here

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

A local holy well or ritual site; wider significance not recorded.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.