Cong
Quiet, Quaint and Quite Magical
A stone bridge floats as the stream flows through the village to the castle entrance.
Discover Cong
Arrive at Cong for tranquillity, clear water, and an abundant supply of fish. Find peaceful places to sit and feel the water run through your fingertips, as sunlight streams through the trees and the sweet aroma of fresh flowers follows the light breeze. The village became famous as the filming location of the Oscar-winning movie, The Quiet Man, starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, filmed here in 1952. Learn about the origins of an ancient sport at Ireland’s oldest school of falconry and take time for a boat trip on the shimmering waters of Lough Corrib.
