Cong Hostel (Hostelling International)

Take a relaxing break in the beautiful lakeside village of Cong and stay in the 4 star Cong Hostel.A modern hostel near the beautiful shores of Loughs Corrib, Cara and Mask. The area is rich in archaeology and history with St. Patrick's Church, Cong Abbey and Ashford Castle along with stone circles and high crosses nearby. With 80 beds, the hostel caters for large groups, families, individuals and couples. Perhaps the proudest claim to fame is that Cong was the setting for 'The Quiet Man' movie. ***Please note that you will need to check in before 11pm***

Directions

Bus: Bus Eireann: Galway � Ballina service. Alight at Cong (Ashford Castle Gates). Facing the gates, go left on the R345 and take the next right. Hostel is on the right hand side.Car: From Cong (2km): Take the Headford/Galway Rd past Ashford Castle Gates. Take the next turn right, the hostel is on your right after the cemetery/graveyard.From Galway: before entering Cong, look for hostel sign at the start of a high wall and turn left.From Dublin Airport: At Airport Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the M1 (signposted Dublin), Leave the M1 at junction 3, then at roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the M50 (signposted M50 Southbound), Leave the M50 at junction 7 (signposted Dublin, Sligo N4), then at roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the N4 (signposted The West) Entering Dublin, At Junction 2 continue forward onto the Motorway M4 (signposted Sligo),Leave the M4 at junction 11, then at roundabout take the 2nd exit (signposted Galway)At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Athlone Road - N6 (signposted Galway), Continue forward onto the N6 Entering Milltownpass, Continue forward onto the N6 Entering Rochfordbridge, Continue forward onto Main Street - N6 Entering Tyrrellspass, Continue forward onto Main Street - N6 (signposted Galway), At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Upper Main Street - N6 (signposted Galway) Entering Kilbeggan, Continue forward onto the N6 Entering Moate, At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway), Continue forward onto the N6 Entering Athlone, Continue forward onto the N6 Entering Ballinasloe, At traffic signals turn right onto Church Street - N6 (signposted Galway), Bear left onto the N6 (signposted Galway)Continue forward onto the N6 Entering KilreekilAt Fairfield roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway)At Monearmore roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway), At Caherlavine roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway)Continue forward onto the N6 Entering Craughwell, At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway), At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway), At Martin roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway), At Lynch Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Galway) Entering Galway, At Morris roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted City Centre, Clifden N59), At Font roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 (signposted Castlebar, Clifden), At Kirwan Roundabout take the 4th exit onto Headford Road - N84 (signposted Castlebar, Headford), Continue forward onto the N84 Entering Headford, Continue forward onto The Square - R334 (signposted Cong), Bear right onto the R334 Entering Glencorrib, Turn left (signposted Cong), Continue forward onto Dowagh West, Bear right onto Ballymacgibbon North, Continue forward onto the R345 Entering Cong, Turn left onto Church Road, Continue forward onto Gortaroe, Take the next turn right, the hostel is on your right after the cemetery/graveyard.