This Mass Rock was typical of many used in mid-17th Century Ireland as a location for Catholic worship.
Owing to the difficulty and danger of religious practices at the time, as a result of Cromwell’s campaign in Ireland and the Penal Laws, this banned congregation and worship. A stone was usually taken from church ruins and relocated to an isolated rural area with a simple cross carved on its top. Masses were held in secret.
Boyle is Open Again – Shop Local – Over 40 Businesses in Boyle participated in a Health and Safety Workshop and Webinar over the last week in preparation to re-open their premises over the coming days and weeks. The workshops were jointly funded by Boyle Chamber of Commerce & Boyle Town Team supporting the safety and welfare of employers, employees, customers and visitors. The Chamber and Town Team wish all business..
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Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
