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Gougane Barra (Guágan Barra in Irish) is a settlement in County Cork, Ireland.
The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbar, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from adound 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island. During the times of the Penal Laws, Gougane Barra's remotemess meant that it became a popular place for the celebration of the Roman Catholic mass.
Because of its very idyllic surroundings, it is now a very sought after place for getting married.
Afforestation of the area around the settlement began in 1938 and Gougane Barra is now home to a 142 hectare Forest Park which is home to a number of mammal and bird species.
- Reference: Gougane Barra at the Cork Guide Web site (http://www.cork-guide.ie/gouganebarra/gouganebarra.html)
- See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
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