This Mass rock consists of a flat limestone slab, measuring roughly one metre long and 60 centimetres wide, carefully positioned atop several support stones to create a makeshift altar that rises about 25 centimetres from the ground. Local historian S O’Beirne confirms the site’s identity as a Mass rock, one of many clandestine worship sites used during the Penal Laws when Catholic religious practice was severely restricted in Ireland.

The surface of the stone altar bears faint incised markings that may represent a St. Brigid’s Cross, though centuries of weathering have made this identification uncertain. These subtle engravings hint at the devotional significance of the site, where priests would have conducted secret masses for local congregations risking persecution for their faith. The altar’s low height and simple construction are typical of Mass rocks throughout Ireland; designed to be inconspicuous yet functional for celebrating the Eucharist.

Just 70 metres northwest of the Mass rock stand the ruins of an 18th century church, known locally as the Spanish Church. This proximity suggests a continuity of worship in the area, from the hidden ceremonies at the Mass rock during times of religious oppression to the later establishment of a proper church building when restrictions began to ease. Together, these monuments offer a tangible connection to a turbulent period in Irish history, when faith had to be practiced in secret on windswept hillsides and hidden valleys.