7 Farm Visits in Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.Visit traditional working sheep farm with sheepdog demo. Galway.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Visit a working sheep farm in Galway for a sheepdog herding demo, bottle-feed lambs, and stunning Killary Fjord views in about an hour.

“PJ was a fantastic host! He was very welcoming and friendly from the moment we got out of the car. PJ was eager to answer questions and demonstrate how Rex the sheep herding dog follows commands. The entire experience was first rate and we’re so thankful we were able to learn about such a valuable trade.”

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2.Oyster Farm and Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Clifden oyster farm tour with seed-to-plate farming, shucking lessons, and a tasting of sweet, creamy oysters with Atlantic views.

“Eating oysters for first time. Got better more you ate and lemon helps. Sinead very knowledgeable. Liked the way farm worked with nature.”

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3.Sheepdog herding demo on working sheep farm. Galway. Guided.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $27

See working Connemara sheepdogs herd sheep on a traditional farm near Galway, try turf cutting, and learn how farm life runs.

“Really enjoyable visit. Obviously loved holding the baby lamb and feeding them. But Rex, the sheepdog was an amazing demonstration and so impressive both his intelligence as well as the amount of training that went into him by the farmers. Would highly recommend as beautiful countryside to see as well.”

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4.Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Abbey by Lux Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $901

Private day trip from Galway with Kylemore Abbey, Aughnanure Castle, Connemara scenery, and a working sheep farm with sheepdogs.

“My adult daughter and I had an amazing opportunity to spend a day with Derek Spillane while in Galway.”

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5.Kildare: Clonfert Farm General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $9Best value

General admission at Clonfert Farm, Co Kildare: farmyard plus mini zoo animals, soft play, zipline and go karts, cafe breaks.

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6.Abalone farm tour and tasting with coastal seaweed walk. Guided. 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

A 2-hour guided seaweed foraging walk and abalone farm tour in Galway, with tastings, tea, and seaweed cookies.

“What an incredible and memorable experience we had foraging on the coast and exploring the only abalone farm in Ireland. We are grateful to have learned so much from passionate experts. Imagine our surprise having a seaweed forward meal, fresh from the sea, prepared by a Marine Biologist! Thank you for hosting us ♥️”

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