What is recorded here

Knockananig holds a rocky cliff where worshippers climbed through danger to pray before written law caught up with their faith. The annual pilgrimage around 15th August still moves along that old rhythm, drawing people toward the rail-enclosed outcrop and its small glass-fronted shrine. They may have carried candles, children or grief when first going there, but the rock kept the shape of their devotion long after the names faded.

On rock cliff, on N side of hill. Rock outcrop enclosed by concrete kerb and iron railing. Wooden glass-fronted shrine set into concrete base atop rock. Known locally as mass rock and annual pilgrimage takes place around 15th August. Circular enclosure (13589) atop hill. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

A mass rock associated with clandestine Catholic worship during periods of religious persecution; annual pilgrimage reflects ongoing veneration and historical continuity of faith in the region.

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