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Alnus glutinosa


Alder



St. Mollins Well, Mullinakill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny


Situation: Individual Tree
Visited and photographed on: 27-Jul-09
Height: 11 m Girth: 1.67 m

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Named tree
Habitat value
A site of religious significance


An 'Immortal Tree' planted by St. Mollin. The wood of the tree is used as talisman against fire.