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5 August - 1 September

In Irish Tree Lore mythology, the Hazel tree covers the period August 5th – September 1st. In ancient times, the Hazel was considered to be one of the noblest trees and full of wisdom. It was a crime to fell a Hazel. There was a well at the source of the River Boyne around which it is said, the nine Hazels of wisdom grew. A salmon swimming there leapt to eat nine Hazels which fell from the trees and thus became endowed with the gift of knowledge and Wisdom.

Illustration from an original by Margaret McKenna