Cong Travel Guide

 PKCass Says:  This abbey dates from the 12th century. The stone carvings are spectacular. Take some time and check it out properly. 

 PKCass Says:  Ashford Castle was started in the 13th century and has had several additions over the years. Benjamin Guinness (grandson of Arthur Guinness of stout fame) owned it in the 1850s and did much to to turn the grounds into a garden. Ashford Castle is now a luxury hotel. They... 

 Ruai Says:  In the modern Catholic Church beside the ruined Cong Abbey there is a fine Harry Clarke stained glass window. Harry Clarke was one of the best Irish illustrators and Stained Glass artists of the 20th century. He was a great influence on those who came after him. Sadly he... 

 Ruai Says:  Dotted around the village are a number of caves, used in more desparate times as places of refuge and haunts of highwaymen and priests (before Catholic emancipation). A number of these are marked in the map you can get from the Tourist office or you can keep the romance... 

 Ruai Says:  Nothing to say really, they're gorgeous and you can explore them to your hearts content. Very useful particularly if you've been stuck in a car for a while. Bear in mind though that the hotel itself is residents only.Wildlife, flowers and lake conspire to give the place an... 

 Ruai Says:  Cong appears to be an incredibly rich archaelogical area. The local Tourist office sells an interesting map listing a couple of dozen sites of interest. Amongst the nicest, imho, are the stone circles between Cong and Neale. But theres something for everyone, with castles,... 

 Ruai Says:  While falconry was traditionally a great noble sport in Ireland, I hadn't realised that it was possible to take a turn at it yourself. The School is a relatively new venture and allows you to try out this very traditional sport ( over 4000 years old!) in the beautiful... 

 Ruai Says:  The Lady Ardilaun tours out to Inchagoill Island a couple of times a day and also does an evening cruise. Inchagoill Island has two early Christian churches and a famous decorated stone with both Christian Crosses and an Ogham inscription on it. The boat apparently also... 

 Ruai Says:  Cong Abbey was destroyed and restored on several occasions in its long history. Its initial establishment may go back as far as the 6th century. Remains there now date back to the 12th century (an Augustinian monastery reputed to have been founded established in 1120 by... 

 sourbugger Says:  Whilst in Cong, which is a tiny place, be sure to explore the ruined Abbey and the surrounding park.It really is (without resorting to flowery hyperbole) one of the most beautiful spots I know on earth.I especially like this little 'Monk's fishing house' where the monks... 

 sourbugger Says:  in Cong, the Quiet Man Cottage museum is a delightful little museum to visit iof you are really interested in the famous 1951 John Wayne Film or not.There are several other locations in the village as well - you can information about them here.Another spot to visit is... 

 2 Reviews and 499 Opinions  If you can afford it Ashford castle is well worth a visit. Fantastic food and charming staff and not... 

 sourbugger Says:  There is a beautiful wooded walk that begins rougly opposite the entrance to Ashford Castle. Justa short walk from the village, the wooded path leads to Kelly's cave. It Only takes about 10 mins to get thee.The natural cave is supposed to be padlocked, but it rarely is. It's...