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Cong Hostel (Map; 094-954 6089; www.quietman-cong.com; Quay Rd, Lisloughrey; dm/s/d €17/30/55, linen hire €1.50, breakfast €4, shower €1; ) Well run and welcoming, this An Óige and IHH-affiliated hostel has its own Quiet Man screening room showing the film every night. Between June and mid-September it also hires bikes (€15 per day) and 18ft boats (with/without motor and fuel €45/20), and operates an adjacent minigolf course (€10).

MIDRANGE

Danagher’s Hotel (Map; 094-954 6028; Abbey St; s/d €40/80; ) Upstairs from a comfy old pub in the village centre, some of Danagher’s 11 rooms, all with bathroom, have countryside views. It’s named for Victor McLaglen’s character in the movie (we’ll assume you know which movie), while its restaurant, Mary Kate’s Kitchen (mains €12.50 to €24.50), is named for Maureen O’Hara’s character. Traditional music takes place on Thursdays year-round and nightly during summer.

Michaeleen’s Manor (Map; 094-954 6089; www.quietman-cong.com; Quay Rd, Lisloughrey; s/d €50/75; ) Margaret and Gerry Collins’ large, modern home is something of a shrine to The Quiet Man. Each of its 12 sparkling rooms is named after a character in the film and decorated with memorabilia and quotations. There’s also a sauna, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, and a large fountain replica of the Quiet Man Bridge (the original is in County Galway;).

Ryan’s Hotel (Map; 094-954 6243; www.ryanshotelcong.ie; Main St; s/d €55/100; ) The social hub of Cong sports revamped plum-coloured rooms with freshly tiled bathrooms and a fine restaurant, Fennel Seed (right).

Lydon’s Lodge (Map; 094-46053; lydonslodge@eircom.net; Circular Rd; s/d from €60/90; closed Christmas; ) This rambling riverside lodge has plain but airy rooms and a laid-back bar with an open fire, superb food and regular weekend appearances by DJ King Cong. Bar food is €16 to €29.

TOP END

Lisloughrey Lodge (Map; 094-954 5400; www.lisloughrey.ie; The Quay; s €135-165, d €170-230; ) The lodge, built in the 1820s by Ashford Castle’s owners, has been stunningly renovated in bold, contemporary cranberry and blueberry tones, with 50 guest rooms named for wine regions and champagne houses. Kick back in the bar, billiards room, or beanbag-strewn Wii room.

Ashford Castle (Map; 094-954 6003; www.ashford.ie; r €295-750; ) Break the bank to stay here and feel like a film star yourself. Rooms and service are exquisite. Nonguests can book a table d’hôte dinner (from €75) in the castle’s George V restaurant, but you’ll need to dress the part (guys: jacket and tie). Nonguests can also reserve in advance to dine at the less formal Cullen’s at the Cottage (mains €15 to €25, 12.30pm to 9.30pm April to October) on the grounds.

Eating & Drinking

Hungry Monk (Map; 094-954 5842; Abbey St; sandwiches €6-8, salads €8-14; 10am-6pm Wed-Mon Mar-Oct, Fri-Sun Nov-Dec, closed Jan & Feb; ) This cheery little cafe makes fab sandwiches (such as home-baked ham served with mango chutney) and brews the best coffee in town.

Fennel Seed (Map; 094-954 6004; Ryan’s Hotel, Main St; bar food €8-12, mains €15-25; dinner Mon-Sat, 1-7pm Sun) Michael Crowe and Denis Lenihan used to cook at Ashford Castle and have brought their culinary skills to the village, with great success (don’t miss their signature ‘smoky bake’ pie, filled with trout, salmon, mackerel and haddock). Bar food’s served in the adjoining Crowe’s Nest Pub until 7pm.

Lisloughrey Lodge (Map; 094-954 5400; www.lisloughrey.ie; The Quay; menus €52-69; dinner nightly May-Sep, Thu-Sun Oct-Apr) Book ahead for Wade Murphy’s sophisticated twists on Irish cuisine like ham hock and green pea risotto, followed by pan-roasted beef with truffle potato purée, and coffee crème brÛlée with whiskey and cinnamon ice cream. Yum.

Pat Cohan’s (Map; 087 2259 3824; Abbey St) In a bizarre case of life imitating art, this one-time grocery store was disguised in The Quiet Man as the fictional Pat Cohan’s. But nearly six decades on, Quiet Man craziness refuses to die down,