Introduction to Cong village, Ireland; things to do

Introduction to Cong village in Ireland

Located just outside the property lines of Ashford Castle, the small and atmospheric Cong village is reached by a pleasant walk along the River Cong.  The Quiet Man, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, was filmed here in 1952, and this village has never gotten over it!  A daily walking tour visits the main filming locations, and an annual festival celebrating it is held in October.  

Cong village in Ireland

The village also holds:

●medieval abbey ruins

Rory O'Connor, the last High King of Ireland, is reputed to have died here.  The “Cross of Cong” is now displayed in the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin.

grave yard in Cong, Ireland

●unique boutiques

Ladys Buttery Art and Craft Gallery  purveys particularly nice locally made items. 

●tea rooms

Jenni’s Country Tea Rooms  offers a freshly baked scone plus tea or coffee for 3 Euros. 



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