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Visit traditional working sheep farm & sheepdog demo. Galway. Guided. 1 ½ hours.
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1 Hours 15 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
Visit a traditional working Connemara mountain sheep farm;
Meet the farmer and his highly trained sheepdogs;
Watch a sheepdog herding demonstration;
In the summer months see a sheep shearing demonstration;
Try your hand at bog-cutting using the slean (turf spade).
What's Included
- Sheepdog demonstration.
- Sheep shearing demonstration (summer months only)
- Traditional turf cutting demonstration.
- Meet the farmer.
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Come take an authentic look at farm life in Ireland. This sheep farm is a traditional working Connemara mountain farm which has been in the same family for generations. It has approximately 200 ewes and lambs who roam freely in the mountains overlooking Killary Fjord. On arrival visitors are met by Tom the farmer and have the option to be outfitted with outdoor footwear and rainwear supplied by the farm.
Tom starts off the farm tour with a sheepdog herding demonstration. These extremely smart dogs are trained from puppies and it is incredible to watch them in action! In the summer months, Tom shears the sheep by traditional methods with hand shears. It is an old farm tradition not often seen anymore. The tour also includes a picturesque country walk through the farm grounds, with sweeping views of Killary Fjord and the mountain ranges beyond. Try your hand at bog-cutting using the slean (turf spade), a centuries-old practice of harvesting peat to heat homes.
If there are lambs about (and there usually are), you can count on a few needing bottle-feeding. You’re welcome to lend a hand!
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 3 years old and under go free!
- Please note this farm is located 1 ½ hours drive from Galway City. You will need own transport to meet point.
Operated by Ireland Wild Escapes
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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