Top Things to do in Cong
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Discover the best top things to do in Cong, Ireland including Corrib Cruises, Glorious Connemara Cycle, Clonbur/Cong Trail, The Cong Heritage Trail, Royal Abbey of Cong, Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, Pigeon Hole Cave, Bog Oak Sculpture, The Guinness Tower/Leonard's Tower, Monk's Fishing House.
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1. Corrib Cruises
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 280 reviews
Corrib Cruises was founded in 1976 by the Luskin family and today,brothers Patrick and David Luskin still run the business.Patrick and David run two passenger boats on scenic Lough Corrib,using Ashford Castle as their base.Those who take a cruise will enjoy spectacular views of Ashford Castle,the Connemara mountains and some of the 365 islands on the lake.One particular cruise,includes a visit to Inchagoill island,where visitors are taken on a guided tour of St.Patrick's 5th century monastic site,often described as one of Ireland's hidden treasures.
2. Glorious Connemara Cycle
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
A three and a half hour bike tour starting and finishing in Cong, Galway/Mayo border. This beautiful 3.5 tour is largely off road and includes a visit to a cave. castles, lake shores, pretty much a little bit of hidden Ireland up close and personal The package includes your bike, helmet and guide. A light meal in Ashford Castle Hotel is an optional extra. This tour is now fast becoming a must do for visitors to the Galway region. Fully approved Tours start at 10am mini Tour and 1.15pm for the main tour
3. Clonbur/Cong Trail
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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.
4. The Cong Heritage Trail
5. 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
6. Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara
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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".
7. Pigeon Hole Cave
8. Bog Oak Sculpture
9. The Guinness Tower/Leonard's Tower
10. 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
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