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O’Donnellan & Joyce announces details of April livestream auction
The second livestream property auction of the year for O’Donnellan & Joyce is happening on Friday April 12 at 12 noon. It promises to be an excellent auction with something special for everyone.
An outburst of unredeemed and inexplicable savagery
In early October 1884 a journalist from The New York Times, whom we only know by his initials HF, left Galway for Cong by steamer, in the company of Mr TP O'Connor, MP for Galway, and Mr Healy, MP for Monaghan.
Claremorris' Mary joins Cancer Fund for Children as Connacht fundraiser
Children’s cancer charity, Cancer Fund for Children has recruited a Connacht-based regional fundraiser to join their team.
Councillors approve Mayo Co Co agreement with Galway Co Co on Cong relief road
The elected members of Mayo County Council have given their support to the local authority to enter into agreement with Galway County Council for the design, planning and delivery of a relief road in Cong.
Bankruptcy and scandal plagued the brilliant Wilde family
‘Westward Ho! Let us rise with the sun, and be off to the land of the west - to the lakes and streams - the grassy glens and fern-clad gorges - the bluff hills and rugged mountains - now cloud-capped, then revealed in azure, or bronzed by evening’s tints, as the light of day sinks into the bold swell of the Atlantic….’
The priest who stole Cong’s famous cross
The Cross of Cong, one of Ireland’s great ecclesiastical treasures, was reputedly made at Cloncraff monastary, Co Roscommon. Its unsurpassed craftsmanship was inspired by its relic, a splinter of the wood of the cross on which Christ was crucified.
‘London 2 Mayo’ Vintage Tractor Run for Cancer Fund for Children
Sunday, April 24, marks the start of the ‘London 2 Mayo’ Vintage Tractor Run fundraiser in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital and for Cancer Fund for Children's (CFFC) plans for a new therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge, in Cong, County Mayo.
Ashford Castle launches exclusive dining and entertainment experiences in Quiet Man house
BY Declan Varley
The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Sitting in the magnificent 350-acre estate of Ashford Castle, the Lodge at Ashford Castle overlooks the magical Lough Corrib. The Lodge is a 64-bedroom hotel where guest bedrooms are individually appointed with furnishings and style to reflect luxury and comfort. With flat screen TVs, goose down duvets, pillows and even a pillow menu, complimentary triple filtered water, and a beautifully selected tea and coffee station in each room, guests are sure to feel pampered.
New coffee table book showcases the rich history and beauty of Cong
Lovers of rich, detailed landscape photography won’t want to miss Cong by Elizabeth Toher.