Description: The Hare (An Giorria Eireannach)
Inspired by our natural landscape, the Native Collection is tableware that has been lovingly hand-manufactured using home-grown, hardwood flaming beech. Adorned with original artwork by our sister Deirdre, it combines traditions both old and new to portray the beauty of Ireland.

The Irish mountain hare is one of Ireland’s longest established indigenous species of mammal. It is distinguished from the brown hare by having a stockier build, shorter ears and a white tail. The most well known reference to the Irish Hare was it’s presence on the Irish Half Penny. It is also associated with the banshee as the hare’s cry is almost human like.

The Witch-Hare and supernatural theft: In Irish folklore hares are undoubtedly connected with witchcraft. Many stories across this land have been told of cows mysteriously and unaccountably losing their milk. When the farmer sets a watch in the early morning all he sees amongst his cattle is an innocent looking hare. But, this is an enchanted hare; an old hag in the shape of a hare stealing milk from his cows. Time after time the farmer fails to shoot this particular hare. A wise old village elder says, “I am not surprised at it, she’s a witch-hare, and sorra a mother’s son could hit her without a crooked sixpence in his gun”.

Every oval HARE board has a beautiful, unique, natural grain.

Dimensions: 50 (l) x 20 (w) x 2 (h) cm

Presentation: This item comes in an eco friendly, recyclable gift box.

Personalisation:
We offer an engraving service with all of our products, giving your purchase a uniquely personal touch.  
When you choose to add an engraving and select “Add to Cart” you will then be able to insert your inscription and specify your preferred font. Please scroll down for an example of the two fonts available. If you would like to send us additional information regarding your engraving, e.g. where to situate it on the board, please type this into the Additional Instructions box that will appear after you select “Add to Cart”.

Shipping:
Flat rate shipping in Ireland €4.00 (including Northern Ireland) and we a we pay half the shipping cost to anywhere else worldwide!

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