Gougane Barra

Gougane Barra

Gougane Barra (Irish place name|Guagán Barra|Barra's retreat enclosed by mountains) is a settlement, west of Macroom in County Cork, Ireland.

The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island. During the times of the Penal Laws, Gougane Barra's remoteness meant that it became a popular place for the celebration of the Roman Catholic Mass.

Afforestation of the area around the settlement began in 1938 and Gougane Barra is now home to a 1.42 square kilometre forest park which is home to a number of mammal and bird species.

ee also

* List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Cork)
*List of towns and villages in Ireland

External links

* [http://www.westcorktravel.com/Drives/GouganeBarra/GouganeBarra.htm Gougane Barra Travel Guide]
* [http://www.cork-guide.ie/gouganebarra/gouganebarra.html Gougane Barra at the Cork Guide Web site]


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