Gougane Barra Church
Gougane Barra Church
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Jennifer M
Santa Cruz, CA15 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This beautiful church and surrounding grounds were absolutely breathtaking and lived up to the hype. We took a little adventure to find this place and I’m so glad we did. There was even a wedding starting when we were leaving. I recommend highly. Totally worth the drive.
Written 11 September 2023
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stubuffalo
Buffalo, NY1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Couples
We were driving around Ireland in 2012 and while hanging with the locals at a pub one night a gentleman told us to go see this church. We never heard of it but we decided to go check it out. Driving through the countryside on narrow windy roads, passing farms, animals, beautiful stone walls pretty much felt like what experiencing Ireland should be all about. We reached the church and it breathtaking. The surrounding views around this old church were magnificent. It was November & there absolutely nobody else there except us. Was a little cold and misty but that added to the mystique of it. Very cool history. A hidden gem. I appreciate that gentleman that told us to go. Mingling with the locals is a cool way to explore any place that you want to learn about. Highly recommended.
Written 15 December 2021
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Josie C
Dublin, Ireland134 contributions
Aug 2021
Definitely a fairy tale feel to the place. Morning time when the mist is rising over the lake or evening when it is coming time is like something out of a painting. A very special place.
Written 19 October 2021
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bipbipbipbopbop
Cork363 contributions
July 2021
This church is an absolute must do if you visit the area. It is a beautiful little church in gorgeous surroundings.
Written 23 July 2021
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MaryCork
Cork, Ireland561 contributions
June 2021
No matter how many times we see this church, we marvel at it every time. Nestled in the lake, it is a wonder.
Written 8 June 2021
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Stephen G
18 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
This was a ‘must visit’ location on our Great Irish Road Trip. A friend had married here in 2019. Easy to see why. Beautiful. Peaceful. Enriching. My first time there. Witnessed low-level rainbows, almost close enough to touch. Happened on morning Mass - social distancing no problem with only 9 other souls there, including the priest. Having celebrated Mass, he proceeded to row out on the lake afterwards. Truly living the gospel.
Written 27 September 2020
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Tiana Ward
Tralee, Ireland831 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
I visited Gougane Barra National Forest Park in October of 2017 and I will remember it forever 👍🏻 Came across this lovely church and lit a few candles 🕯 Highly recommend everyone visiting some day ‼️
Written 28 July 2020
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Catherine O
Carlow, Ireland133 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
We visited Gougan Barra on our way back home from a mini break in Kenmare and I have to say what a beautiful peaceful place to visit i had heard so much about it and I had always wanted to see it and I have to say it was stunning so much history so when you visit stop and take a few minutes for yourself to sit and appreciate the beautiful scenery and to reflect on life its such a calm and peaceful place in such a busy crazy world
Written 15 February 2020
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Jessica F
County Cork, Ireland14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Beautiful church with a stunning backdrop. Definitely worth a visit. There is a hotel in the area, lots of picnic benches and very clean public toilets.
Written 6 January 2020
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Maria & Phil Greaves
Clonmel, Ireland577 contributions
May 2019
We saw this Church so many times we thought when we saw it in reality it would come as no surprise to us, but it did. The peacefulness & calm was lovely. The Church was a beautiful place to sit and contemplate. We took pictures that we had seen so many times before but it really does make a difference when you are behind the lens.
Written 12 October 2019
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680helena123
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK7 contributions
Can any one help me please coming home to county kerry for few days from newcastle to see my mum is would love to take her here as she was there years ago with my dad just wondering distance from county kerry to goungane barra church and does it have a postcode for sat navigation to get there would be grateful if some one can help regarding this as I know my mum would love to see it again
Dennis S
Marlow, UK144 contributions
Hi Need to know where you are travelling from from Killarney to Macroom it is about 46 km
How do I contact The Oratory at Gougane Barra, to investigate the possibility of using the Oratory as the location for a Wedding ?
Patricia M
Ormstown, Canada167 contributions
Not sure. Perhaps contact the Hotel.
rkilpatrick2016
Elmira, NY2 contributions
Do they still have Mass at the church?
Niall O
Cashel, Ireland136 contributions
only on special occasions, it's primarily used for weddings but not for regular mass
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