Blarney Castle's Ancient Witch's Yew Tree Has Been Named Tree Of The Year
It's estimated to be at least 600 years old
Blarney Castle's ancient Witch's Yew Tree has been named Tree of the Year
The tree won the nationwide competition after an online vote
Legend tells us that the area where the tree stands is the home of the "Blarney Witch" who first told mortals about the now famous Blarney Stone
The Blarney yew now goes forward for consideration as European Tree of the Year.
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