In Ireland Hawthorn is known as the fairy tree. They can often be found lone in the landscape. Ancient, hewn by the elements and protected through superstition. ©Laurence Gibson

'Fairy Trees' often referred to as the gentle bush, lone bush or thorn, as it is disrespectful to mention the fairies by name. ©Laurence Gibson

'Fairy Trees' it is believed extremely bad luck to cut one down, remove branches or even hang things upon it in case you disturb the little folk. ©Laurence Gibson

©Laurence Gibson

©Laurence Gibson

©Laurence Gibson