By Dan Walsh The May Bush is traditionally erected on the eve of May Day (April 30) and decorated with ribbons, seasonal flowers, painted eggshells and sometimes lights. Michael Fortune and his wife Aileen Lambert resurrected the tradition around the May Bush in 2017 in Wexford with ‘The Wexford May Bush Festival’ and now haveContinue reading “Wexford May Bush Festival begins today in Ballindaggin”
Tag Archives: Traditions
Fethard celebrates the May Bush
By Dan Walsh Lots of interest in the May Bush Festival across Co. Wexford this weekend. The tradition of decorating the May Bush was fostered publicly in the media by folklorist Michael Fortune with strong support from Wexford County Council. Great response across the county with Michael Fortune and family probably hitting the high notesContinue reading “Fethard celebrates the May Bush”
WexfordLocal.com 