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Luxury renovated old Irish cottage
Cottage with kitchen, near Ashford Castle
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Cong Abbey
- Place, Quiet Man Museum
- Place, Ashford Castle
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Guest Room
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
En-suite Master bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury renovated old Irish cottage
This 200 year-old cottage is stepped in history - John Flynn, who lost his life in the HMS Titanic tragedy in 1912, was born and reared here. Indeed, it was from here he set off to Cobh, Co. Cork, just a few days before boarding the ill-fated ship.
The cottage fell into disrepair after John' sister Bridget passed away in 1925. The roof caved in and it looked as if the house would be lost forever. However, owner Michael Walsh has lovingly renovated and extended it in recent years, and, indeed, in 2012, a Titanic commemoration took place at the property.
We have renovated and modernised the cottage while retaining all the key original features. . All mod cons have been installed but the home still boasts many of the essential characteristics of the traditional Irish cottage in a beautiful north Connemara location. - it is rural, it is one floor in height and the open plan kitchen/living/sitting room area is the heart of the property.
Adjacent to world-renowned Ashford Castle and the surrounding lake district.,
In this cottage, the old meets the new.
John's story is lovingly recalled in the property. His memory will never die.
Emigration claimed many Irish people throughout successive generations. This part of the world suffered more than most. These days, it is our pleasure to welcome back ancestors of those who had to leave.
Live the Titanic story in this historic cottage.
More about John Flynn: In the late 1800s, he emigrated to Pittsburgh, USA, like so many of his friends and relations. He found work in the steel mills and married a neighbour from home, Mary Cassidy from Dooras, Corr na Mona, on August 26th,1891. They reared six children.
In 1912, John was holidaying at home here in this home when he got a sudden letter urging him to return to the USA. It has never been established if that letter related to work or family matters, but John went to the local shipping agent in Clonbur, bought his ticket, walked the ten miles to Ballinrobe Railway Station and made his way down country to Cohh to get on board the Titanic.
His body was never found. It later emerged that his sister-in-law had wanted to return to America with him to join her sister, but her family forbade her from doing so - an intervention that almost certainly saved her life.
The cottage fell into disrepair after John' sister Bridget passed away in 1925. The roof caved in and it looked as if the house would be lost forever. However, owner Michael Walsh has lovingly renovated and extended it in recent years, and, indeed, in 2012, a Titanic commemoration took place at the property.
We have renovated and modernised the cottage while retaining all the key original features. . All mod cons have been installed but the home still boasts many of the essential characteristics of the traditional Irish cottage in a beautiful north Connemara location. - it is rural, it is one floor in height and the open plan kitchen/living/sitting room area is the heart of the property.
Adjacent to world-renowned Ashford Castle and the surrounding lake district.,
In this cottage, the old meets the new.
John's story is lovingly recalled in the property. His memory will never die.
Emigration claimed many Irish people throughout successive generations. This part of the world suffered more than most. These days, it is our pleasure to welcome back ancestors of those who had to leave.
Live the Titanic story in this historic cottage.
More about John Flynn: In the late 1800s, he emigrated to Pittsburgh, USA, like so many of his friends and relations. He found work in the steel mills and married a neighbour from home, Mary Cassidy from Dooras, Corr na Mona, on August 26th,1891. They reared six children.
In 1912, John was holidaying at home here in this home when he got a sudden letter urging him to return to the USA. It has never been established if that letter related to work or family matters, but John went to the local shipping agent in Clonbur, bought his ticket, walked the ten miles to Ballinrobe Railway Station and made his way down country to Cohh to get on board the Titanic.
His body was never found. It later emerged that his sister-in-law had wanted to return to America with him to join her sister, but her family forbade her from doing so - an intervention that almost certainly saved her life.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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About the area
Cong
Located in Cong, this cottage is in a rural area. Ashford Castle and Cong Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ashford Castle Golf Club and Cong Mini Golf Club. Joyce Country Sheepdogs and Brigit's Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Clonbur, Cong, Galway
What's nearby
- Cong Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Quiet Man Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Cong Mini Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Ashford Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Ashford Castle Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - 13 min walk
- Pat Cohans Bar & Restaurant - 3 min walk
- Quay Bar - 19 min walk
- Puddleducks Café - 5 min walk
- Cullen's at the Cottage - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michael Walsh
I live just one mile away in Ashford, Cong, and work as a hackney driver / chaffeur for Ashford Castle and a number of other local concerns.
In my spare time, I enjoy the Irish sports of Gaelic football and hurling, some fishing on the Corrib, all types of music and a game of cards in a local pub.
For many years, my late wife Kathleen and I ran a B&B business at Ashford, Cong, but I am now retired from this business. I still love welcoming people to this area and making them aware of the many wonderful attractions we have locally.
John Flynn was my grandmother's brother. His story has passed on within our family and this property is dedicated to his memory, and to the memory of all those who were born and reared here.
If you think I can help you before or during your stay, just ask.
In my spare time, I enjoy the Irish sports of Gaelic football and hurling, some fishing on the Corrib, all types of music and a game of cards in a local pub.
For many years, my late wife Kathleen and I ran a B&B business at Ashford, Cong, but I am now retired from this business. I still love welcoming people to this area and making them aware of the many wonderful attractions we have locally.
John Flynn was my grandmother's brother. His story has passed on within our family and this property is dedicated to his memory, and to the memory of all those who were born and reared here.
If you think I can help you before or during your stay, just ask.
Why they chose this property
The property mixes the old and the new - it has a poignant history and it is also ultra-modern. Restoring it has been a labour of love for me as I have a deep interest in the history of my own family and this region. Many people have come on board to research missing elements of John Flynn's story, most notably local woman Bernie Feerick, who has winkled information out of the most improbable of corners.
What makes this property unique
- Excellent location - secluded yet within striking distance of many great attractions and amenities
- High design standards
- A home away from home
- The most spectacular of Irish scenery
- High design standards
- A home away from home
- The most spectacular of Irish scenery
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