Title: Cong Abbey in Cong | Expedia.co.uk [Cong Abbey Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Cong-Abbey-Hotels.0-l6085983-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cong](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cong.d11389.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cong.d11389.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cong Abbey Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cong-Abbey.d6085983.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cong Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cong.d11389.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cong Abbey ![Cong Abbey showing heritage elements, building ruins and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085983/6623175b-6fc7-48da-b040-bc8bc3443c0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cong Abbey showing heritage elements, building ruins and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085983/6623175b-6fc7-48da-b040-bc8bc3443c0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cong Abbey showing château or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085983/318477d5-9f6c-4da6-970d-694bb1c95d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cong Abbey featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085983/e5de23f3-ab1f-40d4-9e5e-eccee6aa1861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cong Abbey featuring building ruins, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085983/8e21ba05-cc8a-482d-8ff1-ebd93c9854ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cong Abbey Activities [Cong travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cong.dx11389) --- --- #### Discover some of the finest examples of Ireland’s earliest architecture as you walk amid the ruins of this 12th-century Augustinian abbey. Admire well-preserved ecclesiastical ruins while following in the footsteps of ancient monks at Cong Abbey. Established in 1120 as an abbey for the Order of St. Augustine, Cong Abbey sits on the site of a 7th-century monastery. At its peak, the abbey was home to a remarkable 3,000 cenobite monks. It was left to decay during the reign of Henry VIII and later brought back to its former splendour by Irish philanthropist Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness. The abbey is celebrated for its showcase of early architecture. Stroll along the paths that weave around the cloisters, chapter house, church and lush gardens. Spot Gothic-style windows, Romanesque doorways and medieval arches. See arcades, colonnades, freestanding columns and intricately carved capitals. Pause for a moment and think back to the time when thousands of monks roamed the abbey’s grounds. They came to study everything from engraving, masonry and woodcarving to history, poetry and music. Stroll through the abbey’s graveyard, home to ancient burial chambers and tombstones. The relics of Rory O’Connor, the last High King of Ireland, were interred here in 1198 before being moved to the Clonmacnoise monastery in County Offaly. Don’t miss the fishing house, constructed on stilts to let water from the River Cong pass directly beneath it. Look for a trapdoor in the floor, which allowed the monks to fish comfortably The abbey is open daily and entry is free. Find it in the heart of Cong, an atmospheric village famous as a filming location for the 1952 movie *The Quiet Man,* starring John Wayne. After leaving Cong Abbey, visit the village’s other attractions. Walk along the picturesque woodland trails of Ashford Castle. See a statue of John Wayne and his co-star Maureen O’Hara and learn more about the movie at the Quiet Man Cottage Museum. Experience the welcoming hospitality of the village’s traditional cafés and pubs. ## Plan a trip to see Cong Abbey Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Cortoon Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115630000/115620600/115620547/be8d5865_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Cortoon Inn £256 per person 3 Apr - 6 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Knock (NOC) 8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews) Nice clean rooms. Comfy beds. The toilets are communal but there’s lots of them so we never waited for them. It actually speeded us all up getting ready as we had a toilet each in the morning. Free supplies for breakfast and a fully functioning kitchen. Big car park too. The only negative was the check in process. You collect keys from the bar and there was a party on so we had to wait half an hour for someone to come with the keys Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 ![Greenfield Lodge Hotel Bar & Bistro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104278700/104278615/b4d0b9f1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Greenfield Lodge Hotel Bar & Bistro £306 per person 3 Apr - 6 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Knock (NOC) 8.4/10 Very Good! (55 reviews) Comfy bed & nice view. We can see they have updated the rooms a little but the bathrooms need upgrading. Rooms & restaurant cold. Would definitely pay more if upgraded & warm Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 ![Ard Ri House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5460000/5456200/5456118/3815983f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Ard Ri House Hotel £345 per person 3 Apr - 6 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Knock (NOC) 8.8/10 Excellent! (178 reviews) Convenient location. Nice clean rooms. Reception desk staff very helpful. Good restaurant and bar. Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025 ### Popular places to visit ![Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532988115/b1d853ae-ce75-4f4a-8809-3a62e26add54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashford Castle You can learn about the history of Cong with a stop at Ashford Castle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Castle-Cong.d553248621532988115.Attraction) #### Quiet Man Museum You can browse the exhibits at Quiet Man Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cong. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quiet-Man-Museum-Cong.d6085981.Attraction) #### Ashford Castle Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Cong at Ashford Castle Golf Club. 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