Mass-rock in Bawntaaffe

Mass-rock

Why this matters

Mass-rock in Bawntaaffe is associated with the clandestine celebration of Catholic Mass during the period of religious persecution in Ireland. Such sites were often used by priests and laypeople to practice their faith in secret, reflecting the resilience of local Catholic communities.

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What is recorded here

A record in the Irish Folklore Commission Schools' Manuscripts (674, 286) notes that there is a Mass Rock 'at the end of a bog in the middle of the rocks' in this townland. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 July 2012

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The map shows the centre of the officially named townland area, not the monument. The government record does not identify the exact monument point.

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