The Quiet Man The quintessential Irish film staring Maureen O'Hara

The Quiet Man movie - Irish movie

I have to admit, I don't like old films and it took me quite a while to actually watch this one and the only reason is that my personal chauffeur driver and guide in Ireland is also the personal driver for Maureen O'Hara -- star of this film. After sending numerous groups to Ireland with Gene's care, I heard two stories where client's talked to Maureen on the phone and one group actually got to meet her. While not guaranteed, it was true and now I had to watch the movie since clients were asking for information about it.

I rented the movie and it was ok -- I just think we've come along way in acting and while films of that era were over-the-top when it came to acting, I really want to believe the actors. Anyway, the scenery is magnificent and Gene can take folks on the Quiet Man Tour when visiting Galway and Connemara.

I still haven't met Maureen O'Hara but hope to in the coming years!

The Quiet Man Filming Locations:

  • Ashford Castle, County Mayo
  • Gallyglunin, Tuam, County Galway (Castletown Railway Station)
  • Clifden, County Galway (Castletown)
  • Cong, County Mayo
  • Lettergesh Beach, Connemara, County Galway (Horse race)
  • Maam, County Galway (White O'Morn cottage)
  • Oughterard, County Galway
  • Thoor Ballylee, County Galway (Mary Kate runs across river)

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