Green Connemara Irish Penal Rosary (An Paidrin Beag)

In the Penal Days, when it was forbidden to practice the Catholic Faith in Ireland, devout Catholics developed "An Paidrin Beag," Gaelic for "Little Rosary." This particular aid to prayer pays homage to those dangerous days, celebrating the courage of the Irish Catholics with an ornate Celtic crucifix and green Connemara marbled beads from the West of Ireland.

As your fingers move from bead to bead counting off the ten Hail Marys, move the ring from finger to finger to mark each decade. This unique piece, with roots in the storied history of Catholicism in Ireland, makes a fantastic gift for any Catholic, especially an Irish one.

• "An Paidrin Beag" green marble tenner
• Connemara marble, unique stone from Ireland
• Exquisite Celtic crucifix
• Ring loops easily around your fingers
• Fantastic gift for an Irish Catholic