Ireland · Rural Experiences

Private visit to a working sheep farm with sheepdog demo. Galway. Guided.

2 Hours Round trip from Galway Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit a traditional working Connemara mountain sheep farm
  • 02 Meet the farmer on a private guided experience
  • 03 Watch a live sheepdog demonstration
  • 04 See a sheep shearing demonstration in the summer months
  • 05 Enjoy a countryside walk with views over Killary Fjord
  • 06 Learn about traditional turf cutting
  • 07 Use outdoor footwear and rainwear supplied by the farm if needed
  • 08 Finish with traditional Irish coffee or tea/coffee

Experience everyday life on a traditional working Connemara mountain sheep farm in Galway on this private guided visit. Meet the farmer, watch a skilled sheepdog demonstration, and enjoy sweeping views over Killary Fjord and the surrounding mountains.

Depending on the season, you may also see traditional sheep shearing, take a countryside walk, and learn about turf cutting. Outdoor footwear and rainwear are available from the farm if needed, and the visit ends with a traditional Irish coffee or tea/coffee.

Meet the farmer, watch a skilled sheepdog demonstration, and enjoy sweeping views over Killary Fjord and the surrounding mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Galway
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrive at the venue and meet the sheep farmer.

Option to gear up with outdoor footwear and rainwear supplied by the farm.

Sheep dog demonstration, sheep shearing demonstration (summer months only) countryside walk and turf cutting demonstration.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Galway 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private guided tour
  • Meet the farmer
  • Sheepdog demonstration
  • Sheep shearing demonstration (summer months only)
  • Enjoy a delicious traditional Irish coffee or tea/coffee after the demo

What's Not Included

  • TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

  • The farm is a 90 minute drive from Galway city. Own transport required.
  • Runs in all weather. Rainproof gear & boots provided if required.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Galway, IE
Tour start
Galway, IE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Galway.

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