Cong Hands of Fame Award

May 31 @ 10:00 pm - August 31 @ 05:00 pm

The Cong ‘Hands’ programme recognises people for ‘doing more than their share to promote Mayo / Ireland and Irish culture’

Previous Recipients of the award are - Brendan Graham and Mary Kennedy

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This years recipient is Singer Tony Christie, travelling with family and friends from the UK. Tony's Grandparents both came from County Mayo.

Tony will arrive in tCong on Friday 31^st May and will perform the first of his duties at 10pm when he switches on the light, installed at the world-famous Quiet Man Statue which is celebrating its 10^th anniversary this year.

On Saturday 1^st June, at 2:30 pm after an exclusive press reception at Ashford Castle, he will be inducted into The Cong Hands of Fame wall and will unveil a bronze mould of his hands.

Proudly supported by Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs