The Quiet Man Museum
The Quiet Man Museum is a must for any Quiet Man enthusiasts. It is an exact replica of the White O'Morn cottage in the movie.
The Quiet Man Guided Tour
Award winning walking tours of The Quiet Man film locations depart daily from The Quiet Man Museum bringing enthusiasts to many of the film locations including the Pat Cohan Bar, the dying man's house, the Reverend Playfair's house, the courting
Visit Cong Abbey
Explore the 12th Century Cong Abbey & the Monk's Fishing House
Get off the beaten track
Enjoy the beautiful lake shore, forest and nature walks and cycles around Cong. A real gem is the Cong to Clonbur trail – discover the Pigeon Hole cave, the gorgeous White Island, and Big Island with its lovely animal wooden carvings and loop back to Cong via the karst limestone landscape.
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Wild Atlantic Way
Explore the beautiful Bay Coast section of the Wild Atlantic Way - less than 40 minutes from Cong
Circling the Great Western Lakes
Take a breathtaking loop from Cong through the Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark
Wander around Cong
Experience one of Ireland's most beautiful villages and the only village that featured on TripAdvisor's Top Ten Irish destinations in 2018 & 2019.
Walk the Old Road
Enjoy the Seanbothar walk (translated as the Old Road in Irish/Gaelic) through the Connemara countryside
Hike or cycle around Connemara
Prepare to be blown away by mesmerising scenery
Climb Mount Gable
Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you climb Mount Gable - a gentle mountain climb suitable for all abilities
Take to the water
Have fun kayaking along the Cong River to Lough Corrib
Arts and Crafts Shopping
Savor the award winning food village with its artisan craft shops and Ryan's Food Emporium for the best fresh fish from the local rivers and lakes.
Visit the 10 Caves of Cong
Discover the ten caves of Cong – a village surrounded by underground streams and caves.
Adventure Outdoor Pursuits
Enjoy archery, clay pigeon shooting, kayaking, woodland zip-wiring, tree climbing and bike trails at Ashford Outdoors. Try orienteering, abseiling, kayaking, windsurfing, gorge walking, raft building, sailing, caving, stand up paddle boarding, rock climbing and obstacle courses at Petersburg Adventure Centre.
Horse Riding
Discover the pleasure of panoramic views of lake, forest and mountain from the back of a sturdy Connemara Pony or Irish Sport Horse at Ashford Outdoors.
Local Archaeology
Discover the archaeological and historical wealth of the Cong area described by one of Ireland’s leading archaeologists as Ireland’s premier ritual centre and Ireland’s most significant archaeological site outside of the Boyne Valley.
Visit the Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark
The landscape of the Joyce Country and Western Lakes geopark is characterised by a contrast between the uplands of the Partry Mountains and Maumtrasna, the Maumturk mountains, Ben Beg, Lugnabrick and Mount Gable to the West and the lowlands starting at the shores of Loughs Mask, Carra and Corrib to the East. The Geopark is a fine example of a glacial landscape which features numerous sediments and habitats, as well as a Karst landscape around Cong.
Visit the Museum of Country Life
Immerse yourself in the unique stories, rich heritage and fascinating cultural traditions of our rural ancestors at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life - in Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, only 40 minutes from Cong. Free admission to explore bygone crafts and skills, traditional farming and fishing practices, ancient customs, festivals and life in the home.
Visit Galway - City of the Tribes!
Soak up the wonderful atmosphere in this medieval city, only 40 minutes from Cong. Enjoy the weekend markets, take a stroll on Shop Street, listen to the buskers, have a pint or an ice-cream and do some shopping.