Galway to Cong – Full Day Tour:
Join High King Tour's local guides in discovering Cong village and the surrounding areas. Marvel in the beauty of Ashford Castle and its impressive grounds and gardens. Travel back in time to the Royal Augustinian Abbey of Cong and walk in the footsteps of Ireland's last High King Rory O’Connor. Take in the peaceful tranquillity of Cong village before relaxing aboard The Isle of Innisfree with Corrib Cruises as you absorb the stunning scenery of Lough Corrib. From June 1st to September 30th the lake cruise includes the Island of Inchagoill.
Ashford Castle:
The magnificent Ashford Castle estate is set in 350 acres, on the picturesque shores of Lough Corrib. Ashford Castle is steeped in over 700 years of history, from the invading Anglo-Norman De Burgos in 1228 to the current owners, the Tollman family. High King Tours local guides will astonish you with stories and tales as you stroll through the grounds and the gardens.
The Royal Augustinian Abbey of Cong:
Walk in the footsteps of Ireland's last High King Rory O’Connor in the beautiful ancient ruins of the 12th century Royal Augustinian Abbey of Cong. Travel back in time with your local guide to the everyday life of an Augustinian monk and marvel in the incredible Gothic and Romanesque architecture and stone work.
Cong Village:
Casually stroll with your local guide through the village and take in the peaceful tranquillity of Cong as you listen to stories and tales. Visit the house of Cong's very own Robin Hood, George McNamara. Take a picture at the Lane of Blazes, the most photographed part of Cong village. Relax and enjoy Cong's many award-winning pubs, restaurants and cafes, where you can eat, drink and have the craic with locals.
The Pigeon Hole Cave:
The Pigeon Hole or ‘Poll na gColum’, is a cave located just outside of Cong. It is one of the most renowned and accessible caves in the area. A flight of 61 limestone steps leads down to the mysterious mouth of the cave, with a stream connecting the nearby loughs. In the winter time, the eerie sound of the water rapidly flowing through the cave may be mistaken for the wail of a Banshee. One of Cong's most famous fairy tales is associated with the Pigeon Hole - The Fairy Trout. The telling of this tale will be left to your local guide.
Corrib Cruises:
Enjoy a lake cruise on Lough Corrib with Corrib Cruises. Corrib Cruises is a family run passenger boat service on Lough Corrib, operated by Cong brothers Patrick and David Luskin. Between October and May the tour group will take a one hour history cruise of Lough Corrib on the Isle of Innisfree from Ashford Castle Pier. Between June and September the tour group will board the Isle of Innisfree at Lisloughrey Pier and embark on a two hour cruise of Lough Corrib.
