Cong Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in County Galway and County Mayo, Ireland
About Cong
In the dreamtime, two branches of the tribes of Nemed fought to rule Ireland: the Fir Bolg were challenged by the Tuatha Dé Danann led by Nuada. The key Battle of Moytura Cong lasted for four days on Mount Gable, and Nuada's right hand was chopped off but his side won. The defeated Fir Bolg were awarded Connacht as a peace offering, and Nuada was fitted with a silver hand, but this made him ineligible to be king. They picked Bres instead, who ruled for 7 years then took a drink too many and was killed hunting; Nuada had meanwhile acquired a flesh and blood new hand so he got to be king. There was a second battle on Moytura Ridge (east ofBallymotein County Sligo) where Bres turned out to be alive all along, and now it was Nuada's turn to get killed though again his side won. Still following
Top Attractions in Cong
Explore the best things to see and do in Cong:
- ★Cong Abbey
- ★Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre
- ★Quiet Man Museum
- ★Ross Hill Abbey
Where to Stay in Cong
- 🏨Ashford Castle
- 🏨Cong Camping, Caravan & Glamping Park
- 🏨Fairhill House Hotel
- 🏨Ryan's Hotel
Cong Travel Guide Sections
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