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village by a small crossable river, two hotels and a variety Cafe M
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The ‘Valley of Diamonds’ is one of the hidden attractions meals
along the beach; it is the largest of volcano-like GFFGrErrexeleueateettpenwnfsiivfkeidinemagetemnrueeansu able prices
compositions among the long-grassed sand dunes, the
inside of which is a mostly sandy circle-like valley, it is M een Castleb
located near the end of the beach. Co. Mayo
Here you can experience the benefits of a seaweed bath 094 9025425
at Kilcullen Seaweed baths. The unpolluted waters of the
Atlantic are pumped in from the shore and mixed with Quiet Man Cottage Museum
the bounty of seaweed’s luscious oils to create a fabulous
rejuvenation. Quiet Man Cottage Museum will give the visitor an experience
as if they were actually ‘on-set’. The Gift Shop is also not to be
www.enniscrone.ie missed with charming Quiet Man memorabilia and souvenirs at
the best rates in Cong.
Easky - Iascaigh “abounding in fish”
Museum and Gift Shop opening times:
The Easky River that lies adjacent to the village 10am to 4pm Daily from April to the end of October
itself.Easky has an ancient heritage being part of
the barony of Tireragh. Tireragh is a corruption of Tír Guided Tours
Fhíacrach Múaidhe in Irish, which means “the land of Come on our Tour and enjoy the film locations also Cong Ghost
Fiachra of the Moy.” This tuath was founded by the Uí Tours and Michaeleens Manor B&B available.
Fiachrach Muaidhe, who were, themselves, a branch of
the Uí Fiachrach dynasty of Connachta. At the centre Circular Road, Cong.
of the village is an Abbey and graveyard that dates to Tel:(094) 954 6089
Medieval times where you can view many uniquely Email: info@quietman-cong.com
designed tombstones. Outside the village, in the www.quietman-cong.com
townland of Kileenduff you can visit an ancient Ice Age
boulder known locally as the “Split Rock.” According
to local folklore, the rock was split as a result of an
argument between two giants on the Slieve Gamph
mountains (Ox Mountains), one of whom was Fionn
MacCumhaill. Legend has it that the rock will close if
one walks through the rock 3 times. A popular surfing
destination you can visit the Irish Surfing Association
headquarters and Information Centre here on Main
Street. The Easky river is a fabulous place for kayaking.
In 2003, Easky hosted the World Surf Kayaking
Championships.
Dromore West- An Droim Mór Thiar
Situated on the Dunneil River, Dromore West sits
between the Ox Mountains and the Atlantic coast.
There is an annual festival held here each August bank
holiday weekend.
Seanfhocail (Old Saying)
Is fiacha, má ghealltar
A promise is a debt
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of B&B’s. BOrepaeknfamst lun-cshasnta8c-k5s.a3f0t pnm.n
The ‘Valley of Diamonds’ is one of the hidden attractions meals
along the beach; it is the largest of volcano-like GFFGrErrexeleueateettpenwnfsiivfkeidinemagetemnrueeansu able prices
compositions among the long-grassed sand dunes, the
inside of which is a mostly sandy circle-like valley, it is M een Castleb
located near the end of the beach. Co. Mayo
Here you can experience the benefits of a seaweed bath 094 9025425
at Kilcullen Seaweed baths. The unpolluted waters of the
Atlantic are pumped in from the shore and mixed with Quiet Man Cottage Museum
the bounty of seaweed’s luscious oils to create a fabulous
rejuvenation. Quiet Man Cottage Museum will give the visitor an experience
as if they were actually ‘on-set’. The Gift Shop is also not to be
www.enniscrone.ie missed with charming Quiet Man memorabilia and souvenirs at
the best rates in Cong.
Easky - Iascaigh “abounding in fish”
Museum and Gift Shop opening times:
The Easky River that lies adjacent to the village 10am to 4pm Daily from April to the end of October
itself.Easky has an ancient heritage being part of
the barony of Tireragh. Tireragh is a corruption of Tír Guided Tours
Fhíacrach Múaidhe in Irish, which means “the land of Come on our Tour and enjoy the film locations also Cong Ghost
Fiachra of the Moy.” This tuath was founded by the Uí Tours and Michaeleens Manor B&B available.
Fiachrach Muaidhe, who were, themselves, a branch of
the Uí Fiachrach dynasty of Connachta. At the centre Circular Road, Cong.
of the village is an Abbey and graveyard that dates to Tel:(094) 954 6089
Medieval times where you can view many uniquely Email: info@quietman-cong.com
designed tombstones. Outside the village, in the www.quietman-cong.com
townland of Kileenduff you can visit an ancient Ice Age
boulder known locally as the “Split Rock.” According
to local folklore, the rock was split as a result of an
argument between two giants on the Slieve Gamph
mountains (Ox Mountains), one of whom was Fionn
MacCumhaill. Legend has it that the rock will close if
one walks through the rock 3 times. A popular surfing
destination you can visit the Irish Surfing Association
headquarters and Information Centre here on Main
Street. The Easky river is a fabulous place for kayaking.
In 2003, Easky hosted the World Surf Kayaking
Championships.
Dromore West- An Droim Mór Thiar
Situated on the Dunneil River, Dromore West sits
between the Ox Mountains and the Atlantic coast.
There is an annual festival held here each August bank
holiday weekend.
Seanfhocail (Old Saying)
Is fiacha, má ghealltar
A promise is a debt
225
