Top Things to do in Cong
Top Restaurants in Cong
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Cong, Western Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Cong, Ireland including Ireland's School of Falconry, Corrib Cruises, Clonbur/Cong Trail, The Cong Heritage Trail, Ashford Outdoors, Royal Abbey of Cong, Ashford Castle, Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, Bog Oak Sculpture, Monk's Fishing House.
Restaurants in Cong
1. Ireland's School of Falconry
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5.0 based on 835 reviews
A chance for you to fly a hawk around the spectacular grounds of Ashford Castle in a private one hour Hawk Walk. No-one ever forgets the moment when their hawk first swoops down from a tree to land on their gloved fist - Flying a hawk is an experience of a lifetime!
2. Corrib Cruises
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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.
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. Ashford Outdoors
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
Ashford Outdoors - Activity and Equestrian centre We specialise in a range of outdoor activities from Clay Shooting and Archery through to Horse riding. New for 2019 we have introduced our 'Off Road Driving Experience' Ashford Outdoors has been offering activity and equestrian experiences in the West of Ireland for over 25 years. We are open to the general public and offer outdoor adventure and equestrian activities to holiday makers and groups 7 days a week. Our activities include Archery, Bike Hire & Tours, Clay Shooting, Horse Riding, Off Road Driving, Zipline Adventure Course, Tree Climbing, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
6. Royal Abbey of Cong
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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
7. Ashford Castle
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4.5 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By 562dianed - Highland Heights, United States
My husband and I splurged and stayed one night at Ashford Castle. Just driving through the gates and down the long driveway is like leaving the modern world behind. Then the Castle comes into view and takes your breath away! The Staff is warm, welcoming, and efficient from the time you pull up to the front gate and throughout your stay. We were greeted with a welcome cocktail, quickly checked in, and given a tour of the Castle and its amenities while being escorted to our room. Our luggage was delivered within 5-10 minutes. The grounds of the Castle are absolutely gorgeous, and, together with the inlet, provide an unbelievable setting. Our room was beautiful, nicely sized with a large bathroom, with an illuminated make up mirror, and a heated floor (should you desire). We had a very limited view of the fountain, lawn, and inlet, but mostly of the stone exterior wall of the Castle, as our room was located in a “nook” of the outside structure. However, we were not in our room much, except for at night, and it didn’t really matter at that point. There is a Billiards room and bar that contains a tent on the back patio, which is a Cigar Smoking Lounge. It has comfortable couches and chairs, and even throws, in case you get chilled in the evening. They sell only Cuban Cigars there, as well, and this was my husband’s favorite part of the Castle—having a Monte Cristo and an Irish Whiskey after our dinner. The Fitness Center was located in a glass gazebo and had a gorgeous view of the inlet. It was not very large, but contained two each of treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bicycles. It also had a universal weight machine, dumbbells, and exercise balls. They offer golf, horseback riding, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, a Spa, zip lining, boat cruises, and falconry. There are several restaurants, bars, and afternoon tea is also available. It was an experience that was worth the splurge, and a Castle experience you’ll never forget!
8. 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".
9. Bog Oak Sculpture
10. Monk's Fishing House
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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
