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Cong village, which is a short walk away has everything - supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, churches, historical sights, pharmacy, medical clinic etc. |
| ANGLING Free game fishing with salmon and wild brown trout available on Loughs Mask, Carra & Corrib, while sea trout and salmon fishing can be arranged in Connemara. Boat and engine available for hire. |
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GOLF There are several excellent golf courses nearby. Ashford Castle has a 9 hole course in its grounds. There are 18 hole courses at Ballinrobe, Westport, Enniscrone, Ballyconeely, Belmullet and many others, the latter three being fine links courses. |
| TOURING Cong is an ideal base for touring in Mayo and Galway. There is stunning scenery all around. Connemara and Joyce country, beautiful Westport, Pontoon and North Mayo. |
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HISTORICAL
& ARCHAELOGICAL SITES Ashford Castle, Cong Abbey & the monk's fishing house, Inchagoill Island, Glebe Stone Circle, "The Pigeon Hole", Ballintubber Abbey, Céide Fields, Moyne Abbey, Castle Kirk are all nearby. |
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WALKING There are lots of low walks around Cong, some more challenging climbs in Connemara for the more adventurous and the Croagh Patick pilgrimage for the sinners! Walkers of all abilities will find spectacular scenery, sweet fresh air and splendid isolation. |
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SAILING
& PLEASURE CRUSING Dinghy sailing (Wayfarer) may be arranged on Lough Corrib and cruising can be arranged on Clew Bay and Connemara coast. |
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& PONY TREKKING There is an indoor arena near Ballinrobe for pony riding, trekking and tuition. Horses and ponies are available for supervised trekking in the quiet country lanes. |
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SHOPPING SWIMMING |
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| Kylemore Abbey, Co Galway |
Mayfly
season is paradise for the professional fisherman
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