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January 2nd, 2007, 10:38 PM
CONG
Cong was the setting and the filming location
for John Ford's 1952 Oscar-winning film,
The Quiet Man
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Cong- Photos ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
Information from
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edited and added to by ethanedwards
Cong (Conga Fheichín or Cúnga Fheichín in Irish) is a village in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, next to the Galway border. It is located on the north shore of Lough Corrib, near the town of Ballinrobe and the villages of Neale and Cross. Cong is known for its underground streams that connect Lough Corrib with Lough Mask to the north. It was also the home of Sir William Wilde, historian and father to prominent playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer, Oscar Wilde.
This picturesque village lies on the shores off Lough Corrib, just within County Mayo. It is on the edge of Connemara. Cong, (in Gaelic Cung) means isthmus, the village lies on the strip of land between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask.
Just south of Cong is Ashford Castle, built in a Gothic revival style by Arthur Guinness (Lord Ardilaun), is now a five star hotel with Golf Course.
One of Ireland's finest hotels, converted from a medieval lakeside castle, and a tourist attraction in its own right.
Much of the movie was filmed on the grounds of Ashford Castle.
Duke, John Ford, and the other major stars, also stayed there during filming.
The famous fight scene was shot in the grounds of the castle,
Much memorabilia and special tours are available to commemorate the film.
Ashford Castle ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
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The town and castle area remain little changed since 1952, and Cong's connection with the movie make it a major tourist attraction in that part of Mayo.
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Cong also has a fine example of a ruined medieval abbey, and Celtic art in the form of a stone High cross called the Cross of Cong, which shows Viking influences.
The majestic remains of Cong Abbey are the relics of the Augustinian abbey founded in the 12th century by Turlough O'Connor, King of Connaught and High King of Ireland. The Market Cross of Cong in the village commemorates tow former abbots of the monastery. The Cross of Cong, an ornate processional cross intended for the abbey, is now in Dublin's National Museum.
The Cong Canal, also known as the "Dry Canal" was a failure, primarily due to its inability to hold water. Now used as a drainage channel only, the water level can vary between 6 inches and 12 feet depending on the time of year (summer dry, winter full). Built heritage features of the canal remain.
A replica of the famous thatched cottage in the movie is located at Maam Cross
County Galway, in the west of Ireland.
Click on Link:-
The Quiet Man Cottage ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
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Information from IMDb
Only two weeks of the production was spent in Ireland
because the local hotels couldn't accommodate the American crew.
Cohan's Pub in the movie is, in reality, a grocery store,
but when the film turned out to be very popular they never bothered to remove the facade used in the film.
As of September 2003, Cohan's Pub is no longer a grocery store but strictly a souvenir shop
specializing in "Quiet Man" keepsakes. The original owner is still the proprietor and is willing to share memories of the filming of the movie.
The station used in the opening sequence and during the scene where John Wayne
slams the train doors looking for 'Maureen OHara later in the film is Ballyglunin station,
south of the town of Tuam, Co. Galway. It looks the same today as it did in 1951,
when the film was shot (although released in 1952).
The only major difference is that the bridge which crosses the railway tracks is now gone.
This bridge was moved to Ballinasloe station, East Galway (where it still stands today), after Ballyglunin closed down as a main line.
The horse racing sequence was shot at Lettergesh beach, Connemara, on the west coast of Ireland.
When Sean and Mary Kate take their wagon into town a store called "Emily O'Connor" can be seen in the background. This is actually a crafts store and is still in business to this day.
For continuity reasons
Here are some other posts,I have copied over,
relating to this lovely area
Old April 13th, 2005
Emmanuel
This may be of interest.
As you all know the Duke made The Quiet Man in and around the small Irish village of Cong in County Mayo, which is in the west of Ireland. I was recently shown a article in a Irish newspaper about a pub that was going to open there, some time this summer (2005). Now I know you'll all think that that's nothing to write home about, an other pub in Ireland. It's a bit like having a banner headline informing us of another leaf falling from a tree in autumn. Ah.... But this is no ordinary pub, oh no. The pub in question is to be built on the site of the original pub, the one which we all know as Cohan's.
The bar in the movie never existed, and was in fact a shop (store). It sold groceries and petrol (gas). John Ford only used the exterior of the building. All the interior shots were done later back in Hollywood. But you all knew that.
Now here's the interesting part (at last I hear you say). It would appear that the owner of the shop Mr Jack Murphy, Has retired (he was an extra in the movie, and a very nice man whom I've had the pleasure of meeting a couple of times) and his nephew has somehow managed to get his hands on many of the original props, and is having them shipped over to Ireland From Hollywood, It seems that they are in storage in a warehouse at Paramount Pictures. The nephew Mr John Connolly hopes to have memorabilia to help recreate the pub.
I'll keep you all posted, if and when I hear anymore
__________________
Emmanuel.
April 14th, 2005
Hondo Duke Lane
What is the name of the pub going to be?
Cheers B)
__________________
Itdo
Emmanuel,
I spent a week in Cong some years ago, one of my greatest vacations ever! Of course, in the ways of the pilgrim I visited every spot of the movie. Cohan's appears today the same as in 1951, and of course it never WAS a bar. I met Murphy, too - he was still working in the shop then.
But you know, I never like when landmarks get changed. Cohan's should stay just the way Ford used it. I'm sure they would have to bring down the front to make the changes, no?
There are quite a few pubs there already drawing the tourists as "Quiet Man Café", displaying photos and such. And there's the museum as well. Which doesn't have too many props but still, it devotes a whole house to the film.
Old April 14th, 2005
Emmanuel
Hi Itdo and Hondo.
The name of the pub will be "COHAN'S BAR".
I've had an other look at the article, and reading between the lines, I think that John Connolly intends to save the front of the building, so all the work would be to the interior. I don't see any point in him pulling the building down.
For those of you who have never been to Cong, Here is a little insight to the place.
The village looks almost the same today as it did in The summer of 1951, when Duke and John Ford were there. The building which appears as Cohan's, with the name above the door, is still there. COHAN'S BAR is still there in bold lettering, the exterior is still painted light green. The door which Barry Fitzgerald opens is still the same. the only thing that looks out of place is the petrol (gas) pump which stands just of the footpath (sidewalk) in front of the building. I asked about that pump a few years ago, thinking that it was added to the business after the movie was made. But by all accounts it was there while they filmed in the village. They were able to keep it hidden by having people stand in front of it. The Cetlic cross is still standing in the same spot as in the movie, many people think it was a prop, but no, it's the real thing.
The only difference today is, there are no longer derelict buildings like the ones you can see when Duke and Barry Fitzgerald ride into the village for the first time. The buildings are still there, but they are homes now. Across the street you have, as Itdo says. THE QUIET MAN cafe. There is a hotel just to the left as you look at the front of Cohan's, which was built about 17 years ago called Danaher's. But apart from that the village is still just that , a village
It won't come as a surprise to any Duke fan to know that thousands still come to Cong every year, to walk in the footsteps of the QUIET MAN.
__________________
Emmanuel.
Old April 14th, 2005
SXViper
Emmanuel, sounds like a really nice place to visit and I hope to sometime down the road with my wife.
Cong was the setting and the filming location
for John Ford's 1952 Oscar-winning film,
The Quiet Man
109410971098
Click below for
Cong- Photos ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
Information from
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edited and added to by ethanedwards
Cong (Conga Fheichín or Cúnga Fheichín in Irish) is a village in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, next to the Galway border. It is located on the north shore of Lough Corrib, near the town of Ballinrobe and the villages of Neale and Cross. Cong is known for its underground streams that connect Lough Corrib with Lough Mask to the north. It was also the home of Sir William Wilde, historian and father to prominent playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer, Oscar Wilde.
This picturesque village lies on the shores off Lough Corrib, just within County Mayo. It is on the edge of Connemara. Cong, (in Gaelic Cung) means isthmus, the village lies on the strip of land between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask.
Just south of Cong is Ashford Castle, built in a Gothic revival style by Arthur Guinness (Lord Ardilaun), is now a five star hotel with Golf Course.
One of Ireland's finest hotels, converted from a medieval lakeside castle, and a tourist attraction in its own right.
Much of the movie was filmed on the grounds of Ashford Castle.
Duke, John Ford, and the other major stars, also stayed there during filming.
The famous fight scene was shot in the grounds of the castle,
Much memorabilia and special tours are available to commemorate the film.
Ashford Castle ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
1102
The town and castle area remain little changed since 1952, and Cong's connection with the movie make it a major tourist attraction in that part of Mayo.
10951096
Cong also has a fine example of a ruined medieval abbey, and Celtic art in the form of a stone High cross called the Cross of Cong, which shows Viking influences.
The majestic remains of Cong Abbey are the relics of the Augustinian abbey founded in the 12th century by Turlough O'Connor, King of Connaught and High King of Ireland. The Market Cross of Cong in the village commemorates tow former abbots of the monastery. The Cross of Cong, an ornate processional cross intended for the abbey, is now in Dublin's National Museum.
The Cong Canal, also known as the "Dry Canal" was a failure, primarily due to its inability to hold water. Now used as a drainage channel only, the water level can vary between 6 inches and 12 feet depending on the time of year (summer dry, winter full). Built heritage features of the canal remain.
A replica of the famous thatched cottage in the movie is located at Maam Cross
County Galway, in the west of Ireland.
Click on Link:-
The Quiet Man Cottage ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
1099
Information from IMDb
Only two weeks of the production was spent in Ireland
because the local hotels couldn't accommodate the American crew.
Cohan's Pub in the movie is, in reality, a grocery store,
but when the film turned out to be very popular they never bothered to remove the facade used in the film.
As of September 2003, Cohan's Pub is no longer a grocery store but strictly a souvenir shop
specializing in "Quiet Man" keepsakes. The original owner is still the proprietor and is willing to share memories of the filming of the movie.
The station used in the opening sequence and during the scene where John Wayne
slams the train doors looking for 'Maureen OHara later in the film is Ballyglunin station,
south of the town of Tuam, Co. Galway. It looks the same today as it did in 1951,
when the film was shot (although released in 1952).
The only major difference is that the bridge which crosses the railway tracks is now gone.
This bridge was moved to Ballinasloe station, East Galway (where it still stands today), after Ballyglunin closed down as a main line.
The horse racing sequence was shot at Lettergesh beach, Connemara, on the west coast of Ireland.
When Sean and Mary Kate take their wagon into town a store called "Emily O'Connor" can be seen in the background. This is actually a crafts store and is still in business to this day.
For continuity reasons
Here are some other posts,I have copied over,
relating to this lovely area
Old April 13th, 2005
Emmanuel
This may be of interest.
As you all know the Duke made The Quiet Man in and around the small Irish village of Cong in County Mayo, which is in the west of Ireland. I was recently shown a article in a Irish newspaper about a pub that was going to open there, some time this summer (2005). Now I know you'll all think that that's nothing to write home about, an other pub in Ireland. It's a bit like having a banner headline informing us of another leaf falling from a tree in autumn. Ah.... But this is no ordinary pub, oh no. The pub in question is to be built on the site of the original pub, the one which we all know as Cohan's.
The bar in the movie never existed, and was in fact a shop (store). It sold groceries and petrol (gas). John Ford only used the exterior of the building. All the interior shots were done later back in Hollywood. But you all knew that.
Now here's the interesting part (at last I hear you say). It would appear that the owner of the shop Mr Jack Murphy, Has retired (he was an extra in the movie, and a very nice man whom I've had the pleasure of meeting a couple of times) and his nephew has somehow managed to get his hands on many of the original props, and is having them shipped over to Ireland From Hollywood, It seems that they are in storage in a warehouse at Paramount Pictures. The nephew Mr John Connolly hopes to have memorabilia to help recreate the pub.
I'll keep you all posted, if and when I hear anymore
__________________
Emmanuel.
April 14th, 2005
Hondo Duke Lane
What is the name of the pub going to be?
Cheers B)
__________________
Itdo
Emmanuel,
I spent a week in Cong some years ago, one of my greatest vacations ever! Of course, in the ways of the pilgrim I visited every spot of the movie. Cohan's appears today the same as in 1951, and of course it never WAS a bar. I met Murphy, too - he was still working in the shop then.
But you know, I never like when landmarks get changed. Cohan's should stay just the way Ford used it. I'm sure they would have to bring down the front to make the changes, no?
There are quite a few pubs there already drawing the tourists as "Quiet Man Café", displaying photos and such. And there's the museum as well. Which doesn't have too many props but still, it devotes a whole house to the film.
Old April 14th, 2005
Emmanuel
Hi Itdo and Hondo.
The name of the pub will be "COHAN'S BAR".
I've had an other look at the article, and reading between the lines, I think that John Connolly intends to save the front of the building, so all the work would be to the interior. I don't see any point in him pulling the building down.
For those of you who have never been to Cong, Here is a little insight to the place.
The village looks almost the same today as it did in The summer of 1951, when Duke and John Ford were there. The building which appears as Cohan's, with the name above the door, is still there. COHAN'S BAR is still there in bold lettering, the exterior is still painted light green. The door which Barry Fitzgerald opens is still the same. the only thing that looks out of place is the petrol (gas) pump which stands just of the footpath (sidewalk) in front of the building. I asked about that pump a few years ago, thinking that it was added to the business after the movie was made. But by all accounts it was there while they filmed in the village. They were able to keep it hidden by having people stand in front of it. The Cetlic cross is still standing in the same spot as in the movie, many people think it was a prop, but no, it's the real thing.
The only difference today is, there are no longer derelict buildings like the ones you can see when Duke and Barry Fitzgerald ride into the village for the first time. The buildings are still there, but they are homes now. Across the street you have, as Itdo says. THE QUIET MAN cafe. There is a hotel just to the left as you look at the front of Cohan's, which was built about 17 years ago called Danaher's. But apart from that the village is still just that , a village
It won't come as a surprise to any Duke fan to know that thousands still come to Cong every year, to walk in the footsteps of the QUIET MAN.
__________________
Emmanuel.
Old April 14th, 2005
SXViper
Emmanuel, sounds like a really nice place to visit and I hope to sometime down the road with my wife.