Cong is a beautiful village on the border of Co. Mayo and Co. Galway in the west of Ireland. This little picturesque village and surrounding area is steeped in history dating back to 7000 years. But we’ll leave the history for another post. I’m extremely lucky to have worked in Cong. There is more to this village than The Quiet Man film and I hope this photo essay will do this unique and special place justice.
Have you been to Cong? Do you think it’s a place you’d like to visit?
Marteen Lane 
Beautiful photos Marteen!x
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Thanks MissB 😊 So glad you’re back x
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Beautiful photos! You will miss Ireland once you move to Canada! Although, I’m sure you will find places that are just as beautiful to photograph.
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Thanks Laura 😊 I will but like you said there’ll be beautiful places in Canada to photograph also 😊
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What a beautiful small town! I would love to work in Ireland for a time .. enjoy!
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Thanks Megan 😊
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I have never been to Cong but Ireland is definitely very high on our bucket list. Cong looks like a lovely town to photograph.
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It’s a very special place.
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I love little houses that are covered in vines / leaves / flowers. It looks so enchanting. Great photos. You are very lucky to work in such a beautiful place.
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Me too Chantell 😊 I am.
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You’re moving to BC! You’ll love it here, we have so many beautiful hikes! Is it a permanent move?
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I am! 😊 And I can’t wait! I’m moving on a two year working holiday visa but who knows I might just apply for permanent residency 😊
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Excellent photographs, Love the houses that are covered in flowers..
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Thank you 😊
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Welcome Marteen!! these are really excellent!!
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Thank you ☺
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Gorgeous photos, Marteen! Loving all the castles and stone walls!
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Thank you ☺ Those ruined buildings that look like castles are a church and an abbey.
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I have a friend in Ireland right now, and between your photos and his, I’m not sure why I haven’t book a plane ticket yet!
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You’ll always be welcome Jessica
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Beautiful photos. Ireland looks so lovely!
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Thanks Amanda ☺
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Makes us want to really visit Ireland! Still can’t believe we haven’t been, and we live in London. We love being introduced to new villages, so thanks!
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You’ve no excuse Eulanda ☺ The flight is only an hour and fifteen minutes.
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Ir looks like a nice place to explore. Ireland has got a special feel.
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Ireland – another place close to home (Wales) that I have never visited. Must go soon!
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It’s amazing how we don’t visit places so close to us. I visited Bangor two years ago and getting the train from the ferry port to there, it was like I never left home. So green and loads of sheep in fields ☺
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Ireland is one of my dream destinations. Your pictures are so beautiful, I would like to get on the plane right away ..
Thank you, Susanne
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We did a road trip around Ireland last autumn and had a blast checking out all the places, espeically villages out of the way from the towns but I have to admit, I never heard of cong before. Hope to be going back soon as its only the island next door, so might check this quaint little place out.
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Do Danik, I think you and Claire would love it 😊
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Beautiful photos. Ireland is on our must visit list and we’ll remember the name Cong. We are looking for a long ride through the countryside that connects small towns to must see highlights.
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If you check my website I’ve devised a guide book for the west of Ireland that can be downloaded as an app. It takes in Westport, Cong and Galway 😊
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I would love to visit any part of Ireland! Everything is so green and romantic- that ivy covered house, a ruin on the water, the misty woods… 🙂
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You’ll always be welcome Anja 😊
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im a sucker for those ivy covered houses…..and Im Irish born.
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Great photos. The thatched roof, house covered with flowers and the bar remind me of childhood holidays in Donegal
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The house (?) covered in ivy is absolutely adorable! And the ruins are great too. I hope you explain a bit more in another post somewhere, I’d love some more context for the photos.
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What gorgeous photos! They gave me a reminder of my trip to Ireland last year. It was my first time to Ireland and I basically fell in love at first sight! I love the history of Ireland and those incredible old buildings and ruins. Some gorgeous photos. Look forward to reading more!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed your first visit to Ireland Juliette. Thank you 😊
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I love the hushed gray colors of the buildings against the blue sky and green landscaping of the grass and trees. I cannot wait to read the post about the 7000 years of history in Cong.
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How beautiful. Looks like there are some ruins you can explore too!
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All your pics are so wonderful – you really made me wanna go to Ireland! Cong must be lovely 🙂
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Thank you Martina 😊 Cong is a very special place. I’m lucky to have worked there 😊
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