LEGEND OF THE PALM LEAF

Throughout history, different cultures have used the palm leaf to symbolise various abstract concepts and ideologies.

In ancient times the Palm leaf was recognised as the tree of life, while in ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece it represented victory as the winner of a contest was presented with a Palm branch.

The Palm leaf has always had a special association with the identity of The Palmerstown House Estate. According to local folklore, name of The Palmerstown House Estate derives from previous centuries, when it became a custom of the local men to bring home a Palm branch and place it on the steps of the village chapel on returning safely from far off wars.

Whatever the palm leaf means to you, we hope that you appreciate its historical significance and the story of how it became associated with The Palmerstown House Estate.