A stunning copper beech tree in Ireland’s County Galway attracts tourists from around the world. Lady Gregory was its owner, and she drew legendary writers of her day to her house and garden at Coole Park - William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and others. If they were lucky, they were allowed to etch their names into the bark of what’s now known as the Autograph Tree. Learn the full story steeped in Irish literary history.GuestsJenni McGuireHead Guide, Coole Park Nature ReserveGort, County Galway, IrelandMargaux PierrelConservation Ranger, Coole Park Nature ReserveGort, County Galway, IrelandDr. James PethicaSenior Lecturer in English and Theatre, Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA, USADr. Anna PilzIndependent ResearcherMarie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, University of EdinburghEdinburgh, ScotlandConsulting EditorDavid Still, IIMusic"Cailleach An Airgid" - traditionalArranged by Katharina BakerPerformed by Sonic Strings from Coole Music & Arts in Gort, County GalwaySoloist - Lilian OwensTheme MusicDiccon Lee, www.deeleetree.comArtworkDahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/homeWebsitethisoldtree.showTranscripts available on the website!Follow onFacebook or Instagram We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~3 minute audio story for consideration for the "Tree Story Short” segment on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone’s voice memo app and email to:doug@thisoldtree.netThis episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org