Dozens attend Rosary crusade at Mass rock where goldmine firm refused Catholic service

[simpleas]

Dalradian Gold wants to develop a mine in the area and plans to build a processing plant at the site which will use the potentially toxic chemical cyanide to extract the precious metal from ore mined locally.

Some residents have objected to the plan on health and environmental grounds and are fearful that if the plan goes ahead the ancient Mass rock could end up submerged in a pond.

Last year Dalradian Gold refused to allow a local priest Fr John Forbes to say Mass at the historic site.

The sacramental stone, which is in an area known as Crockanboy Hill, is believed to date back to the penal laws when Catholics were forced to practice their faith in secret.

In a statement issued last year Dalradian appeared to dispute the beliefs of the priest and some local residents.

“We have no evidence of a Mass rock on land owned or controlled by us,” it said.

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[Crusaderbear]

All one can do is pray this can be worked out amicably.

 

[simpleas]

All one can do is pray this can be worked out amicably.

Yes I do hope they can come to some agreement.

 

[tawny]

All one can do is pray this can be worked out amicably.

Amen.

 

[abucs]

It’s one of those tough cases where if it ruins the environment or is a risk to the population it shouldn’t go ahead but if it is safe then it shouldn’t be stopped.