The chalice is made of silver. The inscription outlines - Ellinor Callanan had me made in the year 1647 for the Chapel of St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise. The date 1647 may be significant because in that year, the Catholic vicar-general of the diocese of Clonmacnoise, Charles Coghlan, had the cathedral of Clonmacnoise restored at his own expense. It's probable that Eleanor Callanan, who had the chalice made, was a Dominican nun and a relative of Charles Coghlan. The inscription on the chalice would imply it was intended to be used for the celebration of Mass in Clonmacnoise.

There is no evidence to how the chalice came to be in Ballinahown. It is suggested the chalice remained in the possession of the Coghlan family or one of the priests of the family who were administrating in the general Clonmacnoise area. An accident of fate may have resulted in the chalice remaining in Ballinahown during Penal times. It has now found a permanent home in St. Colmcille's Church, Ballinahown.

During the event, the chalice will be on display for public viewing with an overview of the history associated with the chalice.

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Ballinahown Church, Co. Westmeath