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    to hide in the houses of the people and had Mass when and where they could. They had large flat rocks erected in many places which served them as Altars. These were generally in high places where they could see any invasion coming. Two of these Mass rocks are still to be seen in the townland of Arduslough.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Arduslough, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr John Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Arduslough, Co. Cork