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Connemara Sheep Farm: Traditional Experience
4.8
75 Ratings
Leenaun
Explore a classic Connemara mountain sheep farm in operation;
Engage with the farmer and his expertly trained sheepdogs;
Observe a sheepdog herding exhibition;
During the summer, witness a sheep shearing demonstration;
Explore a classic Connemara mountain sheep farm in operation;
Engage with the farmer and his expertly trained sheepdogs;
Observe a sheepdog herding exhibition;
During the summer, witness a sheep shearing demonstration;
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Killary Sheep Farm - Experience the genuine charm of farm life in Ireland. This sheep farm is a traditional, operational Connemara mountain farm that has been in the same family for generations. It is home to around 200 ewes and lambs that freely roam the mountains overlooking Killary Fjord. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by Tom, the farmer,…
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Killary Sheep Farm - Experience the genuine charm of farm life in Ireland. This sheep farm is a traditional, operational Connemara mountain farm that has been in the same family for generations. It is home to around 200 ewes and lambs that freely roam the mountains overlooking Killary Fjord. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by Tom, the farmer, and have the option to be equipped with outdoor footwear and rainwear provided by the farm.
Tom begins the farm tour with a sheepdog herding demonstration. These highly intelligent dogs are trained from a young age, and watching them in action is truly remarkable! During the summer months (June to August), Tom shears the sheep using traditional hand shears. This is an old farming tradition that is rarely seen today. From the farm, visitors can enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of Killary Fjord and the surrounding mountain ranges.
If there are lambs present (which is often the case), some may need bottle-feeding. Visitors are welcome to assist!
What's Included
- Sheepdog demonstration
- Sheep shearing demonstration (summer months only)
- Traditional turf cutting demonstration
- Meet the farmer
- Sheepdog demonstration
- Sheep shearing demonstration (summer months only)
- Traditional turf cutting demonstration
- Meet the farmer
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- 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.
- 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.
Location
Killary Sheep Farm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(75 Ratings)
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Joanm_l
Sep 26, 2025
Sheepdogs with a view - PJ was an excellent guide. This is a legit sheepdog demo. And the views over Killary Fjord are incredible.
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Lynn_h
Sep 20, 2025
Irleand - Fun experience watching the sheep dog herd sheep! Scenery was beautiful! Easy to find and staff were friendly!
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Laura_e
Sep 5, 2025
Pleasantly Surprised by the Experience - PJ and Rex were a great duo! It was a treat to observe such an intelligent animal perform his work with the commands of his trainer/sheep farmer. It was eye opening to see how it works. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Plus the drive to get there was brilliant.
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Jill_e
Aug 30, 2025
Nice excursion - Excellent demonstration, farmer answered everyone's questions after and people could greet the dog Rex
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Shaunna_l
Aug 25, 2025
Excellent experience! - So we came here while on vacation from Boston. We had two kids (aged 11 and 13) and it was wonderful. Watching Rex, the border Collie herd the sheep was fabulous. PJ the farmer was really informative and taught us so many things! If you want a wonderful time, please come here! I can’t recommend it enough. We will definitely be back next time we come back to Galway!
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Idk123456
Aug 2, 2025
Informative and practical - We got to watch the pup work and our was incredible to witness how well trained and intelligent they are. The sheep shearing was also fun to witness and their was plenty of time to ask questions. My son loved being able to feed the babies.
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Alexandre
Aug 1, 2025
The kids loved it - friendly activity with children in an exceptional setting
Welcoming host with a nice herding dog demonstration
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Rachel_c
Jul 25, 2025
HIGHLY recommend this... - HIGHLY recommend this experience! First of all, the location is drop dead gorgeous. It was super fun to watch the dog do his herding and learn from the hosts. It was sometimes tricky to hear them over the baby goats, but that was so worth it when we got to feed the baby goats at the end. Also, the hosts are around for questions if you miss what they say. You also get to see a sheep sheering!
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Freya_prdns
Jul 25, 2025
Highly recommended! - A very nice experience. No question was too much, everything was calmly and carefully explained and shown. The children were allowed to feed lambs milk themselves.
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Anais_r
Jul 14, 2025
Great experience, immersion and perfect explanations - Accessible for children and people with difficulty in getting around. Explanations are in English.
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