O’Hara to mark Quiet Man’s 60th year

TOURISM chiefs in Cong have predicted their biggest windfall ever next weekend, as 4,000 film fans flock to meet screen legend Maureen O’Hara at the 60th anniversary celebrations of The Quiet Man.

The legendary Hollywood star, who starred alongside John Wayne in the iconic movie, is said to be “full of emotion”, as she prepares to visit the picturesque Co Mayo village.

O’Hara, 91, will be chaperoned by Dana, who is a friend of hers, throughout the three-day festival and will stay in the same room at plush Ashford Castle as she did 60 years ago when the movie was being shot.