Wedding Locations
Gougane Barra
(Irish: Guagán Barra, meaning "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.
Gougane Barra
I do a lot of weddings in Gougane Barra, a good percentage of those weddings are from couples planning their wedding from abroad which is not an easy task.
Here is a list of links for local suppliers that might make your job a little easier.
Gougane Barra is situated quite close to two large towns Bantry and Macroom.
Here a list of suppliers from both of these areas.
Parish secretary
Colette O Leary
(087) 7842534 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hotels
Gougane Barra Hotel
Seaview House Hotel - Bantry
Eccles Hotel - Glengariff
Maritime Hotel - Bantry
Westlodge Hotel - Bantry
Castle Hotel - Macroom
Videographers
Brian McSweeney
Moments Video
Church music
Clare Ceol
Richard Lucey-
local very talented box player, traditional O Carolan music
(086) 8306493
Kevin McNally
Classic and traditional Guitarist
(087) 9413348
Cakes
Dianne Cakes
Bay Bakery
(085) 1174435
Vintage Cars
West Cork cars
Drimoleague Wedding Vintage Car
(086) 2600824
Coach Hire
Cremin Coaches
Hair & Beauty
Jessie's Hair & Beauty
(027) 51860
Bantry Beauty
(086) 3932784
Body Works Bantry
(027) 55567
Powder Room
(027) 50025
Scoth Stíle le Caítriona,
Hair Salon, Ballingeary
(026) 47862
Ann-Marie's Beauty Salon
Macroom
(026) 42910
Flowers
Paradise Flowers
(027) 51725