The small 's Oratory on the site where founded his 6th century christian monastery is a favoured church for a wedding celebration.


The tiny islannd where founded his monastery has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Its remote location enabled priests to hide here when Catholic faith was percuted.


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Location: Gougane Barra, Cork Ireland
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