Description Connemara Marble Rosary Keychain- An Paidrin Beag “An Paidrin Beag” translates from the Irish language to “Little Rosary” . This is a single decade, handmade Irish rosary with Connemara marble beads.  The piece dates back to the Penal times when it was forbidden to practice the Catholic faith in Ireland. Connemara Marble originates from the Connemara region on the rugged west coast of Ireland. With its “forty shades of green” this 900 million year old marble produces a truly unique piece of jewelry as no two shades of this green marble are exactly the same. Material –  Connemara Marble Handmade in Ireland. Presentation box included. Length – 10 inches Metal – Silver tone over Brass An Paidrín Beag Story In the Irish language, “Paidrin” means Rosary and “Beag” means small. The ” Paidrín Beag” did not come about purely as a convenience, though it is small enough to use in your pocket or on your wrist wherever you are. This very personal, single decade of the Rosary dates back to the Penal times when it was forbidden to practice the Catholic faith in Ireland. This suppression only served to increase the faith of the Irish people. Priests lived in hiding and Mass was celebrated on the open hillsides. The people found more and more ways of continuing their devotions without being detected. An Paidrin Bead is one result of their determined ingenuity.