Ashford Castle is a castle in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland, and a filming location for The Quiet Man (1952). Built in 1228.
Location: Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Quiet Man (movie, 1952) — as Castle grounds used for many scenes; castle silhouette appears behind the opening credits
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15071, SRC-15072 - Built in 1228
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15073, SRC-16616, SRC-17336
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15071 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quiet_Man (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15072 — https://www.visitgalway.ie/explore/places-of-interest/film-and-tv/the-quiet-man/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15073 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashford_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16616 — https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/30402719/ashford-castle-ashford-or-cappa (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17336 — https://www.visitgalway.ie/explore/heritage-and-history/castles/ashford-castle/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Quiet Man filmed?
Ashford Castle, in Cong, County Mayo, is a real-world filming location used for The Quiet Man.
Where is Ashford Castle located?
Ashford Castle is located in Cong, County Mayo.