| County Mayo |
| Cong and around |
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Accommodation_Mayo
The
quiet village of CONG was the setting for The Quiet Man, a 1951
Hollywood movie with John Wayne, which made its fame. A cottage is
dedicated to the movie jn an attempt to re-create the set. The ruins of
Cong Abbey have kept a few pieces in good conditions (carved doorway,
windows, decorations…) The area around Cong has a lot more to offer
though. A number of caves are to be found, amongst which Pigeon Hole,
Ballymaglancy Cave, Captain Webb’s Hole or Horse’s |
Discovery. The area
also features circles and graves. The Giant’s Grave is located near the
Pigeon Hole. Other sites include the Cong Stone Circle and the
Ballymacgibbon Cairn. The village of Neale and Inchgoill Island in the
centre of Lough Corrib are also worth a visit. |
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