Cong in County Mayo, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The Dying Man in The Quiet Man Film 1951
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2025
1. The Dying Man in The Quiet Man Film 1951 Marker
The Dying Man is Francis Ford, brother of the Director, John Ford.
The Priest who was given the Dying Man the last rights [rites] is
Charlie Fitzsimmons, brother of Maureen O'Hara.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 53° 32.484′ N, 9° 17.272′ W. Marker is in Cong, Connacht, in County Mayo. It is on Riverview just west of Main Street (Connacht Route 345), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cong, Connacht F31 HC89, 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: On-The-Wing (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
this page online
More about this marker. The marker is behind the glass window, basically "permanent" and visible at all times, and contributes to Cong's "fame" as the location of "The Quiet Man" film.
Also see . . . The Quiet Man (Nollen, Library of Congress). (Submitted on April 24, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 8, 2025
2. The Dying Man in The Quiet Man Film 1951 Marker
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 85 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
