Folklorist Shane Lehane (centre) with the Holly Bough along with, from left, Gráinne McGuinness, editor of The Echo; Fiona Foley, artist who designed the 2023 Holly Bough cover; John Dolan, editor of the Holly Bough; and Karen O'Donoghue, managing director of the Irish Examiner and The Echo. Picture: Dan Linehan