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Filming of the

movie in the

locality lasted ten

weeks, with the

entire cast staying

at the castle.

Director, John

Ford, waited seven

weeks for a rainy

day to shoot the

cattle fair scene in

Cong Village.

However, time

meant money and

he was forced to

hire a fire tender

to dampen the

streets so the film

could proceed on

schedule, incorporating this important scene.

Despite the RESIDENTS ONLY sign, we go into the castle and

ask the woman who greets us if we could have tea. After an

undiplomatic hesitation she shows us to a huge room with

fabric covered tables. A maid in a black dress with lace cap

takes our order for tea and serves us by a big window

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