Jonathan & Siobhan Holian

Derry Quay, Cross, Cong

00353 (0) 9495 45928

00353 (0) 9495 45543

On Site

On Site

5 km

On Site

5 km

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There are several local attractions in the area, Fishing been the most popular.

There are two beautiful golf courses within 15 minute drive from Cross one of these being on the beautiful grounds of Ashford Castle renowned 5 star hotel the other is Ballinrobe Golf Course. There are also many beautiful walks to be taken in and around the castle, you can also go horse riding if you your not feeling up to the walking.

From Lisloughrey pier you can get the ferry to Inchagoill island on Lough Corrib.
A great battle took place between the Firbolgs and the Tuatha de Danann (ancient tribes of Ireland) on the great plain of Moytura in Cross. They played the first ever hurling match on those plains. The Firbolgs outshone that day, but the battle was won by the Tuatha de Danann. Ballymagibbon Cairn was erected to celebrate the battle.

From Christian times you can still see the ruins of St Fura's church at Ballymagibbon (7th Century). An interesting relic of this old ruin is now placed in the porch of Cross church. It is a carved stone having in relief the figure of a child.

Having completed your rambles through Cross, relax with a copy of Sir William Wilde's Lough Corrib, or enjoy the works of his son Oscar, who roamed the area as a youth while holidaying in Moytura House

Lough Corrib Cruise
Corrib Cruise from Lisloughrey Pier Cong Tel: 087 6796470
Pet Farm
De Veleash Kiltimagh Tel: 087 7618630
Westport House Tel: 098 27766
Play Centre
Funster, Breaffy Road Business Park Castlebar Tel: 094 9038939
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Sports and Activities
Angling

Derry Quay Lodge, Derry Quay, Cross Tel: 094 9545928
Falconery
Ashford Castle,Cong Tel: 094 95 46820
Golf
Ashford Castle Golf Club, Cong Tel: 094 9546003
Ballinrobe Golf Club, Claremorris Road, Ballinrobe Tel: 094 9541118
Crazy Golf, Lisloughrey Tel: 094 9546089
Horse Riding
Ashford Equestrian Center Tel: 094 9546507
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Places To Visit
Places of Interest
Ballintubber Abbey
Ashford Castle
Westport House
Kylemore Abbey
Turlough Park
Local Heritage
Inchagoill Island, Lough Corrib
Ballymagibbon Cairn
The Pyramid, The Neale
The Pigeon Hole Cave, Cong
Kellys Cave, Cong
Monks Fishing Hole, Ashford, Cong
Cong Abbey, Cong, Co.Mayo
Cross of Cong
Museum
Museum of Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar Tel: 094 9031755
Gardens
Ashford Castle, Cong Tel: 094 9546003
Turlough Park Gardens, Turlough, Castlebar Tel: 094 9047676
Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens Tel: 095 41146
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On entering Headford town, take the R334 signposted for Cong
After approx 8Km you enter a village called Cross. Take the R346 for Cong
Take the first left on the road for Derry Quay which will also have a sign for Derry Quay Lodge
Follow that road for approximately 2 km and you will see a house sign for Derry Quay Lodge

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