Mass-rock in Cooldaniel

Local tradition that wedge-tomb (CO082-103----) was used as a mass-rock. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Linked to the Catholic tradition of celebrating Mass in secret during the Penal Times, the mass-rock at Cooldaniel was associated with the nearby wedge-tomb, which may have served as a place of worship and refuge for Catholics. Such sites were often connected to local saints or itinerant priests, though specific names or cures are not recorded in this case.