Ashford Castle presents the Celebrating Hollywood’s Legends Platinum getaway, timed to coincide with the annual Cong Festival. Founded in 2011, the festival is a multi-day celebration of Western Ireland’s cinematic heritage and the region’s role in film history.
The Cong Festival honors the 1952 classic The Quiet Man, which was filmed across scenic locations in County Mayo. This year’s program features the unveiling of statues commemorating the film’s stars, John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Many members of the cast and crew stayed at Ashford Castle during the original production, giving the hotel a unique connection to the movie.
Available from October 4–7, the Celebrating Hollywood’s Legends Platinum package is priced at €750 per room (approximately $988), based on double occupancy. The three-night package has been designed to immerse guests in the festival’s events and the cultural atmosphere of the region. Highlights include:
- Three nights’ accommodation at Ashford Castle with daily breakfast
- Admission to the elegant Innisfree Ball
- The The Quiet Man Coach Tour, which visits key filming locations
- Introductory lessons in traditional Irish céilí dancing
- An Irish céilí dance event hosted at The Lodge
- Screening of John Ford’s documentary Dreaming The Quiet Man
- A scenic cruise on Lough Corrib
- Access to the official unveiling ceremony for the The Quiet Man statues
- Shuttle bus service to and from all scheduled events
This package blends film history, local culture and elegant accommodation to offer a curated festival experience. Guests can expect guided activities, opportunities to explore the dramatic Mayo landscape featured in the film, and festive social events that showcase traditional music and dance.
For travelers interested in related stories from the region, consider these features:
Ashford Castle Welcomes Mayo Descendants
Ireland: Island Of Greens