The Lisnahoney Mass Station

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The Lisnahoney Mass Station

Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 19 Feb 2013

This was the site on which masses were offered during the Penal Times of the 17th and 18thC when Catholics had to worship in secret. Mass stations, were often found outdoors in fields under the shelter of a tree or bush. This site is near the entrance to Tamnaharry House.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.147842
Longitude
-6.263128