May Bush tradition continues in Laois

A Rosenallis man has been doing his bit to pass the old traditions down along the generations. 

Dan Lynch of Capard, Rosenallis, has been putting up a May Bush for over 40 years.

He was joined this year by his granddaughters Lexi and Síomha.

The May Bush is traditionally decorated every year with painted egg shells and ribbons in a bid to keep the Pisheogs(fairies) away.  

The old rural tradition which was widely practised in Ireland was also believed to improve the harvest.