Cong Abbey
An outdoor landmark in Cong
Turlough O’Connor, High King of Ireland, founded the Augustinian abbey in Cong, County Mayo in the early 12th century. It was established on the site of a 6th-century church associated with St Feichin.
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Free / cheap
What parents should know
Turlough O’Connor, High King of Ireland, founded the Augustinian abbey in Cong, County Mayo in the early 12th century.
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Information source
Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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Today
Light rain
17°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
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Last checked 24 May 2026, 11:09.
Unguided, free-access site. Open year-round with no fixed hours. Site access is continuous during daylight.
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