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	Cong, Cross and The Neale in County Mayo in the West of Ireland
		Cong, Cross and The Neale in County Mayo in the West of Ireland
		The majestic monastic remains that adorn Cong today are the relics of a monastery built by the High King of Ireland, Turlach O'Connor in 1120 for the Augustinians.
		Snuggled close to the isthmus of Cong is the small village of The Neale, with its historical and archaeological wealth virtually unknown.
	cong.mayo-ireland.ie (639 words)

	Cong, County Mayo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cong (Conga Fheichín or Cúnga Fheichín in Irish) is a village in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, next to the Galway border.
		Cong is known for its underground streams that connect Lough Corrib with Lough Mask to the north.
		Cong is the home of Ashford Castle, one of Ireland's finest hotels, converted from a medieval lakeside castle, and a tourist attraction in its own right.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cong,_County_Mayo (302 words)

	Mayo
		Mayo is also home to Granuaile, one of Ireland's most incredible women.
		Knock, County Mayo is a sacred place of pilgrimage to Our Lady as she appeared in Knock.
		County Mayo is the third largest county in Ireland and one of its best kept secrets.
	www.brits-in-ireland.com /Mayo.htm (516 words)

	Moytura Conga - Cong, County Mayo.
		Cong is a small and beautiful village on the border of South Mayo, between Loughs Mask and Corrib.
		In recent years Cong is better known for it's connection with the Quiet Man, some of which was filmed there.
		The area is associated with the arrival of the Túatha Dé Danann and the First Battle of Moytura, though others think this a romantic tale fabricated by Sir William Wilde, father of Oscar.
	www.carrowkeel.com /sites/cong/cong1.html (494 words)

	County Mayo Towns - Cong, Mayo
		Six miles (10 km) from Ballinrobe is the village of Cong, on the isthmus between Lough Mask and Lough Corrib.
		Cong is an excellent centre for the splendid fishing on both lakes, and tennis and boating are also available.
		The famous processional Cross of Cong, now in the National Museum at Dublin, is a masterpiece of religious art; it was discovered in a chest in the village early in the last century.
	www.countymayo.com /mayo_cong.htm (821 words)

	Cong, Mayo & Galway county, Ireland : Lewis, 1837 description ©Jane Lyons
		CONG, a post-town and parish, partly in the barony of ROSS, county of GALWAY, but chiefly in that of KILMAINE, county of MAYO, and province of CONNAUGHT, 19 miles (S.) from Castlebar, and 121 (W.) from Dublin city; containing 8378 inhabitants.
		The living is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Tuam, and in the patronage of the Archbishop; the rectory is partly impropriate in Sir R. O'Donel, Bart.
		, as representative of the abbot of Cong, and partly appropriate to the prebend of Killabegs in the cathedral of Tuam.
	www.from-ireland.net /lewis/mayo/cong.htm (873 words)

	Quiet Man Cong Mayo Accommodation Camping Park - Cong Hostel - Bed & Breakfast Museum, Holiday Homes Cong
		Cong, nestles on the shores of Lough Corrib - a true gateway to Connemara, and is home to Ashford Castle.
		Congs special charm is captured in the classic
		Experienced walkers know that Cong provides some of the most enjoyable walks, hikes and climbs in the region, and is a gateway to walking up and down the west coast, from Clare to Sligo.
	www.quietman-cong.com (456 words)

	Cong - Cong, County Mayo in Ireland
		Cong, (in Gaelic Cung) means isthmus, the village lies on the strip of land between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask.
		The majestic remains of Cong Abbey are the relics of the Augustinian abbey founded in the 12th century by Turlough O'Connor, King of Connaught and High King of Ireland.
		Cong is also well known as the location setting for the film 'The Quiet Man' from the 1950's starring John Wayne.
	www.dragnet-systems.ie /regional/connaught/county_mayo/cong/cong_main.htm (166 words)

	County Mayo : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Mayo's chief town (Ballina) is 101km (63 miles) N of Galway, 193km (120 miles) N of Shannon Airport, 246km (153 miles) NW of Dublin, and 311km (193 miles) NW of Cork
		Most of Mayo has resisted modern nonsense, and so it has held on to its peat bogs, sandy beaches, plunging cliffs, and quiet craggy corners where peace prevails.
		Among Mayo's other attractions are the mysterious 5,000-year-old settlement at Ceide Fields (and, below it, the sheer cliffs plunging hundreds of feet down to the deep blue sea), the religious shrine at Knock, and some of Europe's best fishing waters at Lough Conn, Lough Mask, and the River Moy.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/countymayo/1322010001.html (367 words)

	Cong County Mayo
		The village Cong in County Mayo is where much of the Quiet Man, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara was filmed.
		Michaeleen's Manor Bed and Breakfast is located in Cong, in the heart of Quiet Man Country and just half a mile from Lough Corrib.
		Cong is the perfect touring base for the West of Ireland, Connemara, Galway, Knock, Achill Island and the Aran Islands.
	www.tourclare.com /cong.html (728 words)

	Mayo Family History in County Mayo - Ireland
		County Mayo, which is located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Connacht, had a populaiton at the time of the Great Famine of almost half a million.
		Mayo's main tourist attractions include the Marian Shrine at Knock, Ireland's 'holy mountain' Croagh Patrick, and the Ceide Fields where human habitation can be traced from before the building of the Pyramids of Egypt.
		The county is famous throughout Europe for the quality of its angling, unspoilt beaches and historic ruins which cover a period of over five thousand years.
	mayo.irishroots.net (661 words)

	House for Sale Cong
		Located between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, the residence is mintues from the beautiful village of Cong and from the Irish speaking village of Clonbur, five miles from the town of Ballinrobe and 28 miles from Galway city.
		Located between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, the residence is two miles from the beautiful village of Cong, two and a half miles from the Irish speaking village of Clonbur, five miles from the town of Ballinrobe and 28 miles from Galway.
		This house is ideally located because a wide range of local facilities are available in the villages of Cong, Clonbur and the town of Ballinrobe.
	www.houseforsalecong.com (573 words)

	Links of interest to County Mayo in the West of Ireland
		Mayo is also home to Granuaile, one of Ireland's most incredible women.
		Knock, County Mayo is a sacred place of pilgrimage to Our Lady as she appeared in Knock.
		The most comprehensive site you will find on County Mayo is Mayo on the Move and when you visit the site you will find all these links and more.
	www.mayolinks.com (203 words)

	www.CaseysIrishImports.com
		Cong, also known as the gateway to Connemara in County Mayo, is located between two lakes, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask.
		Cong is also home to Ashford Castle, which was built in the 13th century and once home to the Guinness Family.
		Corrib Cruises and Corrib Ferries - Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
	www.caseysirishimports.com /ireland.htm (447 words)

	Cong Caravan & Camping Park, Cong, Mayo, Camping Ireland
		Cong Caravan & Camping Park is situated 1/2 mile from Lough Corrib between Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, a mile from Cong village.
		It is a fishermans paradise with rods and boats available and a plentiful supply of lakes, rivers and underground streams.
		Caves, towering forests, stone circles, cairns, Cong Abbey, castles, lake cruises and superb views of Connemara from Mount Gable are sure to please.
	www.camping-ireland.ie /caravan-parks/camping.php?id=74 (263 words)

	Mayo Hotels - Mayo Ireland Tourism - Mayo Bed & Breakfast (B&B) and Accommodation
		County Mayo is located in the West of Ireland.
		Mayo is located on Ireland's Atlantic west coast.
		Knock Airport is located in the east of the county, with limited services to Ireland and Britain.
	www.mayotourist.com (273 words)

	Cong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cong, County Mayo, a village in the Republic of Ireland
		Cong Weixi (born 1933), Chinese author influential in the post-Mao literary scene
		Vo Chi Cong (born 1913), Vietnamese Communist political figure
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cong (192 words)

	Cong Hostel,Mayo - Hostels in Ireland - Irish Youth Hostel Association
		Cong is one of Ireland's most unique towns and popular destinations.
		Sleepzone Galway and Sleepzone Connemara are the 2 nearest youth hostels to Cong Youth Hostel.
		It was set in the beautiful west of Ireland with filming being centred in the village of Cong on the Mayo-Galway border.
	www.anoige.ie /hostels/cong (691 words)

	Travel Ireland - Irish Tours, accommodation and activities guide
		Cong, in County Mayo, is a charming village which was once a significant religious centre.
		One of its most impressive sites is the ruin of Cong Abbey, founded in the 12th century.
		South of Cong village is Ashford Castle, rebuilt in Gothic Revival style by Lord Ardilaun of the Guinness family - it is now a luxurious hotel.
	www.irishabroad.com /travel/ireland/west/mayo/towns.asp?id=1133 (76 words)

	History of Mayo on the west coast of Ireland
		Mayo Abbey a small village that gave its name to County Mayo
		Mayo Comrades of The Great War - this book covers the period of First World War and is a monumental piece of historical research that has reference to almost every parish in Mayo
		On a Wing and a Prayer - The Story of Knock Airport - the definitive book on the building of Knock Airport, with all the inside details, the political intrigue surrounding the project, the opposition and support, and the success it turned out to be.
	www.mayohistory.com (345 words)

	MAYO IRELAND - West of Ireland Travel
		Mayo is the third largest county in Ireland.
		Magnificent views of Clew Bay and the surrounding south Mayo countryside are to be had from all stages of the ascent of the mountain
		Mayo's other famous religious site is Knock, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.
	www.travelireland.org /mayo/index.html (349 words)

	County Mayo Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Unfortunately, nothing conclusive was found to establish positive proof of her ties to County Mayo.
		Apparently the Mayo Parsons are mostly Catholic, while the early Parsons, landholders from England, were Church of Ireland, protestants.
		The Mayo Parsons may be of Gaelic origin as suggested by the NMFHC researcher, but not necessarily so.
	members.aol.com /irep/mayo.htm (2632 words)

	Some Spared Stones of Ireland
		At Ardane, county Tipperary, river-rounded pebbles (not in the photographs) occur together with cross-slabs and a holy well within a fairly-modern enclosure - so the attraction of round pebbles and hollows transcends the ages - and the faiths.
		One in county Roscommon has a combination of motifs: the 'cross-crossy' and the sacred Jewish menora.
		In the South Dublin - North Wicklow area there is a group of slabs, carved in granite in the twelfth century which are thought to show Scandinavian influence, and seem to hark back to megalithic style and motifs - including the deep cup-mark or bullaun.
	www.irishmegaliths.org.uk /crosspillars2.htm (845 words)

	Quiet Man Heritage, Circular Road, Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
		Visit the Quiet Man Cottage Museum and relive life in Cong as it was in 1951.
		Guided tours for pre-booked groups around Cong village visit locations from the film such as the dying man's house, Innisfree, Castletown, the river fight scene, hats in the air scene, Reverend Playfairs house, Pat Cohan's Bar and many more.
		Get a feeling of what life in Cong was like during the filming, by reading from some of the many local newspaper articles of the time.
	www.museumsofmayo.com /quietman1.htm (245 words)

	Nymphsfield, Cong, Co.Mayo, The Old Rectory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The building is in the local limestone and has been fully restored, maintained and finished to a high standard.
		Local Attractions: Cong is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask about 25 miles North West of Galway City.
		Cong Abbey, Knock Shrine, Tuam Cathedral, The Cliffs of Moher and the Ailwee Caves on the Burren.....
	www.celtic-vacances.co.uk /west/c26.htm (424 words)

	Caving in Cong - Beyond the Blarney
		Discovered in 1952 outside Doolin in County Clare, Poll-an-Ionain cave (it means "the ivy hole") is home to a sparkling 20-foot free-standing stalactite that, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is the world's largest.
		Reaching the limestone pools deep inside Kelly cave, outside the County Mayo town of Cong, is more self-propelled and non-commercial.
		Elsewhere in Ireland is the country's deepest cave (Reyfad Pot, in County Fermanagh, at 300 feet) and the largest underground river (in the Aille River cave, in County Mayo).
	away.com /tripideas/cong-county-mayo-caving-308955.html (583 words)

	Location of Cong, Cross and The Neale, County Mayo, Ireland
		It is a carved stone having in relief the figure of a child
		Click on the small map of County Mayo to get an idea of the location of Cong, Cross and The Neale within County Mayo
		Location of Cong, Cross and The Neale in County Mayo, Ireland
	cong.mayo-ireland.ie /LcCgCrssTN.htm (128 words)

	Golf in Mayo in the West of Ireland
		Golf in Mayo in the West of Ireland
		Mayo has some superb golf from 9 hole par 3 courses to full 18 hole courses.
		Highland Park, is a classically designed select new development, nestling on the fringes of Kilkelly town, comprising 3 bedroomed semi-detached houses and 2 bedroomed semi-detached bungalows.
	www.mayogolf.com (169 words)

	Mayo Crystal Factory, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland, Irish hand cut crystal.
		Mayo Crystal Factory, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland, Irish hand cut crystal.
		Mayo Crystal, hand-cut, is available at the Mayo Crystal Factory and showroom in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
		Martin Lawless, a master craftsman, makes beautiful hand-cut crystal stemware and giftware here on the premises using the traditional art of glass cutting.
	www.irelandwide.com /crystal/mayocrystal (164 words)

	Ashfield House B&B - Cong, Ireland
		Ashfield House is situated between Cong and Neale on the R334.
		Ashfield House is located just minutes from the picturesque village of Cong - snuggled between two of the world's great trout fisheries, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask.
		Ashfield house is within easy reach of Ashford Castle, Cong Abbey, Quiet Man Cottage, equestrian centre, golf courses, scenic walks and traditional Irish bars - also an ideal base for touring the west of Ireland including Connemara, Galway.
	www.hostelz.com /hotel/32609-Ashfield-House-B&B (230 words)

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