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- Cong Village. We’re going to start off with the ‘main attraction’, so-to-speak. The picturesque little village of Cong in County Mayo is finely plonked between the lakes of Corrib and Mask.
- Pat Cohan’s. Pat Cohan’s Pub is one of the more famous The Quiet Man filming locations and it was seen in multiple different scenes during the movie. Arguably its most famous appearance was during the fight scene (remember when the lads had the barrel of water thrown over them?!).
- Reverend Playfair’s House. One of my favourite The Quiet Man filming locations is the little cottage that sits a stone’s throw from Cong Abbey just outside the town centre, next to the river.
- The Quiet Man Cottage. The same can’t be said for the real (I say real as there is a replica) The Quiet Man Cottage which is now in a state of ruin. The thatched cottage was the ancestral home bought by Sean Thornton when he returned to Ireland and it was one of the more iconic The Quiet Man filming locations.
- The Quiet Man Bridge, Co. Galway – Famous Fight Scene
- Lettergesh Beach, County Galway – For The Famous Horse Racing Scene
- Ballyglunin Train Station, Co. Galway – The Opening Scene
- Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo – Now A Snazzy Hotel
- Cong Village, Co. Mayo – The Primary Filming Location
Visit the bridge where the fight scene between actors John Wayne (Sean) and Victor McLaglen (“Red”) takes place in the movie. The bridge is located 8 km (5 miles) past the town of Oughterard, on the N59 road heading west. The bridge is well signposted. Depending on Covid-19 restrictions, you can also visit a replica of The Quiet Mancottage. The cot...
Next up on our list of The Quiet Manfilming locations in Ireland that you need to visit is Lettergesh Beach. Another County Galway spot, this beach was the filming location for the horse racing scene that sees Sean holding back, biding his time before eventually winning. The sand at this beautiful beach is golden, and the sea is crystal clear. As t...
The Quiet Manopens with Sean rolling into County Galway, via a steam train, at Ballyglunin Station. Although the station is no longer in working operation, it is well worth a visit as part of five essential The Quiet Manfilm locations to visit in Ireland. This is because the station has been restored as a heritage and visitor centre. Ballyglunin St...
The grounds of Ashford Castle in County Mayo were used for various scenes when filming The Quiet Man. This striking castle has a long and fascinating history. Built in 1228, Ashford Castle was once the residence of the High King of Ireland before the Guinness family purchased the castle in 1852. Nowadays, it’s a 5-star hotel that Travel and Leisure...
We’re ending our top five The Quiet Manfilming locations in Ireland with the most significant of all: Cong Village. Cong spreads across both County Mayo and County Galway. The village was the majority setting for the fictional Innisfree in the movie. With a population under 200 and few physical changes to the village since filming in 1952, you can ...
Apr 22, 2021 · Learn about the filming location of The Quiet Man, a classic Irish movie starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Visit the museum, shop, cinema and B&B in the picturesque village of Cong, County Mayo.
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Plot. In the 1920s, Sean "Trooper Thorn" Thornton, an Irish-born American retired boxer, travels from Pittsburgh to his birthplace of Inisfree to purchase the old family farm. [a] Shortly after arriving, he meets and falls in love with fiery, red-headed Mary Kate Danaher, the sister of bullying Squire "Red" Will Danaher.
Feb 20, 2024 · The Quiet Man was filmed in Ireland, with key locations including the village of Cong and areas such as Oughterard and Lettergesh Beach. Fans can visit famous sites from the film like Pat Cohan’s Pub, Ballyglunin Train Station, White O’Morn Cottage, and Ashford Castle.
The Quiet Man Bridge, a well-liked local landmark, is 8km drive west from Oughterard on the N59 road and surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Connemara. The bridge featured in the famous 1952 film “The Quiet Man” starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, which tells the story of an Irish-American boxer who returns to Ireland to reclaim ...
Sep 13, 2024 · Few movies can boast such a stunning range of locations as "The Quiet Man," which was filmed largely in Ireland, in picturesque rural Galway and south County Mayo.
