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Beautiful weather, stunning scenery and a formidable challenge greeted participants at last week’s Ashford Duathlon in Cong, Co Mayo. The event, which included a 5km run, 20 km cycle and final 2km run, took place amid stunning scenery in and around the Ashford Castle estate. Almost 200 participants from top class athletes to complete novices travelled from across the country to race on a course which skirted Lough Corrib, Ashford Castle, Cong Woods and Cong Abbey. The winner, Martin Grealish, put on a masterclass of racing with a time of 55.31, over four minutes clear of second placed Art Naughton. The ladies’ race was won by Anne Marie Egan in a time of 67.30.

Fancy being king or queen of your own castle? Well if you have a spare €25 million, the five-star luxurious Ashford Castle can be all yours.

Ashford Castle has introduced a new monthly Sunday lunch musical event.

A sweeping drive through woodland leads visitors to the world-class setting of Ashford Castle, situated on the shores of Lough Corrib. This five-star retreat is the ultimate go-to destination for all your Christmas treats, gifts, and celebrations. All you want for Christmas is now available at Ashford Castle.

Ashford Castle estate, home of the Guinness family until the early 1900s, is set on 375 acres with spectacular views overlooking Lough Corrib. The Lodge at Ashford was originally built for the estate manager in the 1860s and enjoys its own unique history and heritage in addition to the fascinating history of the castle and estate.

Some 45 million people around the Middle East are to see images of Mayo on TV, following the recent visit of a crew from Middle Eastern television station MBC1.

World-renowned travel bible Condé Nast has announced Ashford Castle in Cong. Co Mayo as ‘The Best Resort in Europe’, in its annual Condé Nast Traveller ‘Readers’ Choice Award Results.

The latest leg of the Mayo Sports Partnership Cycle for Fun series will take place in south Mayo on September 12. The event is being organised by Western Lakes Cycling Club, and is suitable for everybody, even if you haven’t been on a bike for years. The spin is a 20km cycle from Ballinrobe to Ashford Castle and back again.

All 60 employees at Lisloughrey Lodge in Cong are to be kept on after management at the hotel this week succeeded in securing a new lease for the premises.

Located on the picturesque grounds of the majestic Ashford Castle, Cullen’s at the Cottage has just launched its tasty summer menu, for delicious bistro style food.