A visit to Ireland’s stately Ashford Castle is like taking a trip back in time, passing woodland, lakes and rolling hills which all add to the grandeur of this mystical place that was formed eight centuries ago. We are offered a private hawk walk, which proved to be an entrancing experience while sauntering across the castle grounds. ABOUT THE AREAThe village of Cong is a short walk from Ashford Castle and is where The Quiet Man was filmed starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Fans of the film walk around the village and pose outside Pat Cohan’s Bar or “Dying Man’s House”, where you can replicate the famous fight scene. Ashford Castle regularly screens the film in its private cinema for guests.

Source: The Herald May 13, 2023 17:23 UTC