At the N end of Inismeáin, at the head of the new pier. Robinson (1980) recorded this mass-rock (numbered 21) along the foreshore on his map of the island and noted that it was known as ‘Carraig an Aifrinn’, and that it was ‘a stone with a cross-like mark’ where mass ‘was celebrated secretly nearby in Penal times.’ It could not be located on inspection in June 1985. On re-inspection in February 2009, it was found resting on a pallet a grassy verge on the N side of the road heading to the pier head. It may have been moved during construction of the pier. The mass-rock is a large granite boulder (L c. 0.9m; H 0.9m; Wth c. 0.8m) with a crudely carved Latin cross on one face. The cross (L 0.85m; arm span 0.8m) is formed by a low raised band (Wth 0.05m; H 0.02-0.03m).
57347,GA14072,MARO,GA126-085—-,GALWAY,LOUGHAUNROE EAST,R141463,578784,705538,53.099998610000000,-8.316799260000000,Mass-rock,Not indicated,Not indicated,https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CGA126-085—-,The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm)

Monument Type: Mass-rock

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