So many people wonder as they get older, what difference did I make, will I be remembered, what are the things that I made happen, what are the things that happened to me, how can I help my family when I am gone, how can I ensure that the family will be proud of what...
Irish Love Story – Celtic Legends of Romance
Planting a native Irish tree in honour of a loved one is a deeply meaningful and heartfelt gesture. Whether it be a memorial tree or an anniversary tree, there are few better ways of expressing your love. Incidentally, when it comes to tales of love and romance, the...
The Tree of Life – An Ancient Celtic Symbol
The Tree of Life has appeared in countless cultures, religions and mythologies all over the world and throughout history. Clearly, the idea of a mystical tree which embodies the essence of life is not unique to any one civilization. Almost every faith has its own...
The Slow Disappearance of Irish Trees
Although Ireland is home to a beautiful landscape and many famous landmarks, traveling around the country may prompt a common question: where are all the native Irish trees? Ireland is known for many of its attributes, one of them being its trees or lack thereof. At...
Native Irish Trees – Ireland’s Changing Landscape
Ireland’s landscape has been depleting over the centuries, but it still remains home to a variety of native trees. Our selection of native Irish trees include: Common Oak, Holly, Hazel, Alder, Blackthorn, Cherry, Birch, Whitethorn, Crab-apple, Rowan Mountain Ash, Yew,...
Tree of Memories – In Partnership with LauraLynn
LauraLynn (Ireland Only Children’s Hospice) and Irish Urns and Memorial Trees have partnered to offer a ‘Tree of Memories’ with an embedded €40 donation to this wonderful charity. Planting a native Irish tree in memory of someone is a beautiful gesture and cathartic...
Irish Trees History and Tradition, Superstition and Spiritualism
Irish Trees History, Tradition, Superstition and Spiritualism From the early Ogham alphabet, also known as the Tree Alphabet, to the tradition of putting the leaves of the Irish holly tree inside of one’s home to protect fairies, trees...
Irish Trees – Mythology and Folklore
Irish Trees - Mythology and folklore are often celebrated for the numerous benefits they provide for the environment. However, the Celts worshipped trees long before their environmental values were discovered, which can be seen through their mythology and...
Native Irish Trees and their Ever-growing Importance
Native Irish trees have always been rich in history and mythology. Trees have featured prominently in the culture and society of Ireland from the times of the ancient Celts who believed that Irish trees had mystical powers that could aid them in times of hardship....
Why You Should Plant a Tree in Memory of Someone
The Solace and Strength of Memorial Trees To plant a tree in memory of someone is to honour their legacy in a unique and poignant way. Memorial trees serve as a physical, tangible representation of a person’s time on Earth and allow them to continue to have a positive...
Bob Hamilton,
Founder of Irish Trees and Irish Urns.
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