Cong in County Mayo, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

4000 Years of Cong

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2025

1. 4000 Years of Cong Marker

Inscription.
Mural Leaflet available
This mural was created by 11-13 year old local children
- members of the Congolian Youth Club.

The six panels represent the unique heritage of Cong and
surrounding areas, dating back at least 4000 years.

A six page illustrated leaflet explaining each panel is
available for €2 from the Tourist Office, Cong Art Gallery
and Lady's Buttery nearby.

All proceeds go to the Congolian Youth Club.
Thank you for your support

The Congolians Youth Club
Local girls and boys aged 11 to 13 years have celebrated Cong's unique and ancient
heritage by creating and painting this 16 ft long mural for Cong Village. It will be on
display in the village throughout the Summer of 2015.

This leaflet briefly outlines some of the historical activities displayed on the mural.
For more information on Irish history check out the bookshop in Cong.

The Congolians hope you enjoy their mural.

Erected 2015 by The Congolian Youth Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 53° 32.425′ N, 9° 17.192′ W.

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Marker is in Cong, Connacht, in County Mayo. It is at the intersection of Cong Street and Abbey Street (Connacht Route 345), on the left when traveling south on Cong Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cong, Connacht F31 P654, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cong Hands of Fame Award (a few steps from this marker); The Quiet Man (a few steps from this marker); Cong Abbey/Mainistir Chonga (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guinness Tower / The Cong Dry Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Un Taxi Mauve - Purple Taxi (within shouting distance of this marker); Proclamation of the Irish Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Cong Places to Visit

4000 Years of Cong Mural and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2025

2. 4000 Years of Cong Mural and Marker

Mural is unfortunately damaged

(within shouting distance of this marker); "Pat Cohan Bar" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cong.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.