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What to do and see in Cong, Western Ireland: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Cong, Ireland including Clonbur/Cong Trail, The Cong Heritage Trail, Royal Abbey of Cong, Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, Pigeon Hole Cave, Ashford Castle, Bog Oak Sculpture, The Guinness Tower/Leonard's Tower, Monk's Fishing House, The Quiet Man Museum.
Restaurants in Cong
1. Clonbur/Cong Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Mary737
Excellent trail from Cong Abbey to Clonbur. Route clearly signposted. Possible to take a detour to White Island which in total was about 15km from Cong to Clonbur and back. Great facility.
2. The Cong Heritage Trail
3. Royal Abbey of Cong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
Reviewed By alisonpriceLeeds - Leeds, United Kingdom
Beautiful abbey nice streets and great John Wayne statue. A little gem - lovely drive and nice place to stop
4. Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By 539aidanb
This was a fitting tribute to the two people (John Wayne & maureen o'hara)who put the village of cong on the map with their portrayal of Sean Thornton and Mary Kate danagher in the John Ford film " The quiet man".
5. Pigeon Hole Cave
6. Ashford Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By 562dianed - Highland Heights, United States
My husband and I splurged and stayed one night at Ashford Castle. Just driving through the gates and down the long driveway is like leaving the modern world behind. Then the Castle comes into view and takes your breath away! The Staff is warm, welcoming, and efficient from the time you pull up to the front gate and throughout your stay. We were greeted with a welcome cocktail, quickly checked in, and given a tour of the Castle and its amenities while being escorted to our room. Our luggage was delivered within 5-10 minutes. The grounds of the Castle are absolutely gorgeous, and, together with the inlet, provide an unbelievable setting. Our room was beautiful, nicely sized with a large bathroom, with an illuminated make up mirror, and a heated floor (should you desire). We had a very limited view of the fountain, lawn, and inlet, but mostly of the stone exterior wall of the Castle, as our room was located in a “nook” of the outside structure. However, we were not in our room much, except for at night, and it didn’t really matter at that point. There is a Billiards room and bar that contains a tent on the back patio, which is a Cigar Smoking Lounge. It has comfortable couches and chairs, and even throws, in case you get chilled in the evening. They sell only Cuban Cigars there, as well, and this was my husband’s favorite part of the Castle—having a Monte Cristo and an Irish Whiskey after our dinner. The Fitness Center was located in a glass gazebo and had a gorgeous view of the inlet. It was not very large, but contained two each of treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bicycles. It also had a universal weight machine, dumbbells, and exercise balls. They offer golf, horseback riding, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, a Spa, zip lining, boat cruises, and falconry. There are several restaurants, bars, and afternoon tea is also available. It was an experience that was worth the splurge, and a Castle experience you’ll never forget!
7. Bog Oak Sculpture
8. The Guinness Tower/Leonard's Tower
9. Monk's Fishing House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By jackiebD6544KZ - Tenterden, United Kingdom
Just a stroll from Ashford Castle along the River Cong just before reching Cong Village is this lovely well preserved stone cottage where a[parently Monks would catch fish
10. The Quiet Man Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 310 reviews
The Quiet Man Museum is a must for Quiet Man enthusiasts. Guided walking and chauffeur tours of The Quiet Man film locations depart daily from The Quiet Man Museum. The tours bring film buffs to the original film locations and visitors hear what the film stars were like, how they interacted with the locals and what happened when Hollywood took over the sleepy village of Cong in 1951. The Quiet Man Museum is an exact replica of the exterior of White O’Morn, the ancestral cottage bought by Sean Thornton on his return to Ireland, as the original White O’Morn cottage is unfortunately now in ruin. The Museum is also an exact replica of the White O’Morn interior, which was a Hollywood set. The Quiet Man Museum is transformed into a cinema in the evenings for intimate screenings of The Quiet Man on a large screen, and screenings of a fantastic documentary called John Ford: Dreaming The Quiet Man featuring Maureen O'Hara. The Quiet Man Museum is open from 1 April to 31 October annually.
Reviewed By HAPPY0045 - Philadelphia, United States
If you love the movie ..you'll love the museum and tour ..full of many memories from the movie you're brought back in time to the location of the love story ????. Set in the heart of beautiful Cong you can see first hand where Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne walked and lived .. Great souvenirs to bring home and wonderful stories to hear ..we loved every minute of our visit ..I highly recommend the walking tour ..I'll definitely return .
