Michaeleen's Manor B&B, Cong

01/09/2026

🎬 Exciting news for all fans of The Quiet Man! 🎬

We are absolutely thrilled to share that Féile John Ford 2026 is returning to An Spidéal, Co. Galway from September 11th to 13th!

If you love the magic, romance, and beautiful landscapes of The Quiet Man, this is a festival you simply cannot miss.

Here is what is in store for you:

The Quiet Man (1952) Gala Opening: Kick off the weekend by watching John Ford's ultimate masterpiece on the big screen!

The Quiet Men Theatre Production: Catch a fantastic one-man play based on the lives of brothers Barry Fitzgerald and Arthur Shields.

Star-Studded Panels: Listen to experts discuss Ford’s deep connection to Connemara.

Gather your fellow movie lovers and head down to Galway for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the ultimate classic.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Book yours now at FeileJohnFord.com.

22/07/2026

Cong is all decked out in the red and green ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland Football Final. Best of luck to Tommy Conroy and the Mayo team. Mayo for Sam!!!

10/06/2026

Big news for Cong and film history! 🎬 We are incredibly proud to announce that the European Film Academy has officially designated The Quiet Man Museum a Treasure of European Film Culture, celebrating 75 years since John Ford brought his masterpiece to life in Mayo. ✨
We join an elite global list alongside landmarks like the Trevi Fountain! Former President Michael D. Higgins shared his congratulations, calling the museum a "testament to the enduring power of storytelling."
The official plaque unveiling takes place Friday, 12th June at 4:30 PM right here at the museum. The true guests of honour will be our four remaining local villagers who were extras in the movie and involved in the filming in 1951. 💚
Drop a 🎬 in the comments if The Quiet Man is on your bucket list!
IrishCentral.com

10/06/2026

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Big news for Cong and film history! 🎬 We are incredibly proud to announce that the European Film Academy has officially designated The Quiet Man Museum a Treasure of European Film Culture, celebrating 75 years since John Ford brought his masterpiece to life in Mayo. ✨
We join an elite global list alongside landmarks like the Trevi Fountain! Former President Michael D. Higgins shared his congratulations, calling the museum a "testament to the enduring power of storytelling."
The official plaque unveiling takes place Friday, 12th June at 4:30 PM right here at the museum. The true guests of honour will be our four remaining local villagers who were extras in the movie and involved in the filming in 1951. 💚
Drop a 🎬 in the comments if The Quiet Man is on your bucket list!
IrishCentral.com

08/06/2026

A great article from The Guardian today that captures the magic of our wonderful area, recently designated a UNESCO Global Geopark. ❤️ Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark

07/06/2026

75 years ago today the cameras started rolling in Cong as John Ford began filming The Quiet Man, described by movie critics as a love letter to Ireland, with Cong and counties Mayo and Galway being shot to stardom. Later this week on Friday 12th June The Quiet Man Museum will be honoured by The European Film Academy as it awarded the designation “Treasure of European Film Culture”, joining legendary cinematic landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain immortalised in La Dolce Vita and the Felenreitschule Theatre famous from The Sound of Music 🍾

19/05/2026

A lovely rendition of the classic French song Le Connemara over breakfast by our guest Michel Phillipon 🇫🇷 Allez Les Bleus!! Vivre La France! B&B Ireland

05/04/2026

John Wayne had some competition today when Filippo from Italy brought Woody, the Cowboy from Toy Story, to breakfast at Michaeleen’s Manor B&B. ‘Get off your horse and drink your milk’ Woody as Duke would say! Or maybe it’s more a case of ‘This town ain’t big enough for the two of us’ as Woody would say! Thanks to Filippo and his parents who live in Dublin for permission to use this lovely photo 🙏 ❤️

23/06/2025

So honoured to welcome Jim, Julie & Emily Simmons from New Jersey who travelled to Europe to take The Beatles Tour and The Quiet Man Tour! They stayed at Michaeleen’s Manor B&B, themed on The Quiet Man, having been on The Quiet Man tour with Gerry. B&B Ireland