Top 10 Free Things to do in Cong, Western Ireland

May 17, 2022 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in Cong, Ireland including Clonbur/Cong Trail, The Cong Heritage Trail, Royal Abbey of Cong, The Hungry Monk Art and Craft Gallery, Abbaye de Cong, Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, Pigeon Hole Cave, Bog Oak Sculpture, Monk's Fishing House, Glebe Stone Circles.
Restaurants in Cong

1. Clonbur/Cong Trail

Cong Ireland http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=173&rec_site=68&trail=239
Excellent
87%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 31 reviews

Clonbur/Cong Trail

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.

2. The Cong Heritage Trail

Cong Ireland http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/cong-nature-trail-loop/86541
Excellent
74%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

The Cong Heritage Trail

3. Royal Abbey of Cong

Cong Ireland http://www.congtourism.com/cngabbey.htm
Excellent
55%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 438 reviews

Royal Abbey of Cong

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

Abbey Street, Cong F31 VK44 Ireland +353 86 275 6680 [email protected] http://www.hungrymonkgallery.ie
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

The Hungry Monk Art and Craft Gallery

Selection of handmade local pottery, jewellery, bog wood sculptures. Irish art and photography, Foxford and Irelands Eye woollens. Fabulous Java Republic coffee and teas.

5. Abbaye de Cong

Cong Ireland
Excellent
63%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Abbaye de Cong

6. Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara

R345, Cong Ireland
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 383 reviews

Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara

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

Clonbur Road, Cong Ireland http://tcsinfoland.ireland.ie/content/Multimedia/Attachments/2063_131BPigeonHoleLoop.pdf
Excellent
67%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Pigeon Hole Cave

8. Bog Oak Sculpture

Abbey Street, Cong Ireland
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Bog Oak Sculpture

9. Monk's Fishing House

Abbey St On the Cong River, Cong Abbey, Cong Ireland
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 188 reviews

Monk's Fishing House

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

10. Glebe Stone Circles

Cong Ireland
Excellent
64%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Glebe Stone Circles

Reviewed By afoggypath - Austin, United States

This small stone circle was just down the street from the B&B we stayed at. We stopped by on our way out and had a quiet walk in. It is in the middle of a cattle field, so watch your step when you walk up! You climb over the little wall by the sign and it's a short walk up, you can see it from the road. The spot is truly lovely and the feeling there is one that implores silence. It feels ancient and mystical. The trees there are beautiful. The stone circle is fenced off, but you get a great look. We didn't stay but 10 minutes or so, but I'm so glad we took the time to check it out.

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