The rosary was given by Our Lady in a vision in 1465 to St. Dominic, founder of the Dominican order. The rosary was given as a gift of peace, comfort and strength, as relevant today as nearly eight centuries ago. Since then Our Lady herself has repeatedly urged her children to say the rosary and promote its message throughout the world. In the Penal Rosary with Shamrocks, the very beautiful and unusual shamrock single-decade rosary was substituted for the full length rosary beads in order to avoid detection by oppressors while in prayer during the penal period in Ireland. It is generally referred to as the single-decade or penal rosary because of its association with the Penal Laws of the time. The Penal Rosary with Shamrocks measures 9 inches long and includes a Celtic cross. The Irish shamrock emblem is impressed upon each oval ceramic bead on the Penal Rosary with Shamrocks. The Penal Rosary with Shamrocks was made in Ireland and is a wonderful Irish gift for First Communions, Easter, and many other occasions.

Penal Rosary with Shamrocks: 9 inches long, made in Ireland.