Chip off the old block — master craftsman transforms felled landmark Cork tree 

Renowned chainsaw sculptor John Hayes has created the remarkable sculpture from the remains of a once spectacular 100-ft Monterey Cypress which stood in the heart of Ballyvourney for over a century

Renowned chainsaw sculptor John Hayes has created the remarkable sculpture from the remains of a once spectacular 100-ft Monterey Cypress

A master craftsman has given a new lease of life to a landmark Cork tree which was at the centre of a felling row almost three years ago.

Renowned chainsaw sculptor John Hayes, who created the remarkable sculpture from the remains of a once spectacular 100-ft Monterey Cypress which stood in the heart of Ballyvourney for over a century, says he hopes local people take ownership of the piece and that it becomes a focal point in the village again.