Items | Visit traditional working sheep farm with sheepdog demo. Galway.
Visit traditional working sheep farm with sheepdog demo. Galway.
(82) Reviews
County Galway
About
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;
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sheepdog demonstration.
Sheep shearing demonstration (summer months only)
Meet the farmer.
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Killary Sheep Farm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.
Return
Important Information
•
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Visit traditional working sheep farm with sheepdog demo. Galway.
(82) Reviews
County Galway
Select Date & Travelers
From
$24.50
Price varies by group size
About
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;
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sheepdog demonstration.
Sheep shearing demonstration (summer months only)
Meet the farmer.
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Killary Sheep Farm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.
Return
Itinerary
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 (June to August), Tom shears the sheep by traditional methods with hand shears. It is an old farm tradit...
