De Gud Farm

Barry and Lorraine Good

Good by Name. Good by Nature.

De Gud is the Irish-language form of our family surname, Good. The Good family has been farming in County Cork for nearly 400 years, with our current farm in the family since 1963.

Rooted in heritage and farming, we look to the future through sustainability, biodiversity and community.

De Gud Farm is home to Barry Good, an award-winning barley producer and farmer, and Lorraine Hogan, an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker. Both Barry and Lorraine have been individually recognised for their contributions to their local communities. Together, we are continuing a family farming tradition that stretches back almost 400 years while exploring innovative ways to care for the land and contribute to our community.

We grow hay, beans, winter wheat and spring barley, including malting barley supplied to the Malting Company of Ireland. Eight acres of the farm are dedicated to wildflower and wild bird cover, while hundreds of mature trees, including Scots pine, oak, ash and hawthorn, line our fields and laneways. New trees are planted every year.

Our Pillars

Guided by our heritage and a commitment to caring for the land and people, these four pillars shape everything we do at De Gud Farm.

Farming

We are committed to responsible farming and protecting the land for future generations. As one of the first demonstration farms in Cork under the Arable Coastal Programme, we are exploring practical approaches to farming alongside nature while continuing to grow award-winning barley.

Biodiversity

We actively create and protect habitats across the farm, from wildflower areas and wild bird cover to mature trees, hedgerows and new planting, helping wildlife thrive alongside productive farmland.

Heritage

Our farm carries generations of family history. We value and protect its traditional buildings, landscape and character, including the restoration of our historic stone barn.

Wellness

We are developing a future farm wellness experience, creating a space where people can slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy time away from the pace of everyday life.