Laois grandfather keeping the May Bush tradition alive

By Eoghan MacConnell

Reporter

Published 1st May 2024, 12:33 GMT

Dan Lynch and granddaughter Síomha pictured with the May Bush

placeholder image — Dan Lynch and granddaughter Síomha pictured with the May Bush

Dan Lynch is passing on the tradition to his granddaughter in Rosenallis

A Rosenallis man has been doing his bit to pass an old tradition down through the generations.

“Daddy is part of the Slieve Bloom organisation and they keep traditions alive. They put up a May Bush in different villages throughout the Slieve Blooms every year,” she revealed.

placeholder image — “Daddy is part of the Slieve Bloom organisation and they keep traditions alive. They put up a May Bush in different villages throughout the Slieve Blooms every year,” she revealed.

He was joined this year by his granddaughter Síomha as the tradition continues through the generations.

The old rural custom which was practised throughout Ireland was believed to improve the harvest.

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