Guidebook for Cong
Food Scene
Ashford is a 12th-century castle which has been converted into a 5-star hotel, with beautiful open grounds and two great restaurants.
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Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle DriveAshford is a 12th-century castle which has been converted into a 5-star hotel, with beautiful open grounds and two great restaurants.
Another hotel in the area, Lisloughrey has both a formal restaurant and a bar serving food.
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The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Castle EstateAnother hotel in the area, Lisloughrey has both a formal restaurant and a bar serving food.
Sightseeing
The ruined abbey has lovely grounds for walking, including some very nice picnic spots.
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Královská opatství v Congu
Abbey StreetThe ruined abbey has lovely grounds for walking, including some very nice picnic spots.
Cleanest lough in Europe - fishing, sightseeing cruises, and boat rentals are all available from Ashford, and many of the islands are well worth visiting
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Lough Corrib
Cleanest lough in Europe - fishing, sightseeing cruises, and boat rentals are all available from Ashford, and many of the islands are well worth visiting
Not the gift shop itself but the mountain of the same name - quite an easy climb and the views from the top over the lake are spectacular.
Mount Gable Gifts
Main StreetNot the gift shop itself but the mountain of the same name - quite an easy climb and the views from the top over the lake are spectacular.
The walks around this area - both on the flat around the lake and up into the mountain - are spectacular.
Finny
The walks around this area - both on the flat around the lake and up into the mountain - are spectacular.
Follow the signs to Glassilaun Beach - surprisingly nice sandy beach which in good weather makes a great day out.
Glassilaun
GlassilaunFollow the signs to Glassilaun Beach - surprisingly nice sandy beach which in good weather makes a great day out.
Essentials
Ryan's is a fantastic butcher. In addition to great meat, Thomas has lots of lovely meals that they make on the premises and can order just about anything for you on a day or two's notice.
Ryan's Hotel Cong
Main StreetRyan's is a fantastic butcher. In addition to great meat, Thomas has lots of lovely meals that they make on the premises and can order just about anything for you on a day or two's notice.
Arts & Culture
This 18-hole course is unpretentious and much cheaper than Ashford's. It's easy for non-members to book a tee-off time (0949541118) and there are clubs in the garage at the house.
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Ballinrobe Golf Club
This 18-hole course is unpretentious and much cheaper than Ashford's. It's easy for non-members to book a tee-off time (0949541118) and there are clubs in the garage at the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Amusingly bad theme park and country house - small-scale rides like log flume and pedalos (the Hill Slide is frankly concerning from a safety perspective), quite fun for kids.
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Zámek Westport
Quay RoadAmusingly bad theme park and country house - small-scale rides like log flume and pedalos (the Hill Slide is frankly concerning from a safety perspective), quite fun for kids.