Ireland · FARMS
A shortlist you could hand a friend at the airport: 7 farm visits worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Watch a working sheepdog herd sheep, feed lambs, and try bog cutting on a family-run Connemara farm above Killary Fjord.
“Don’t miss this. Even in the rain it was hit with the 50+ and late teen/early 20s family members. Watching Rex the collie herd the sheep, a sheep get shorn by hand and getting to feed and hold the lambs. Fun for all!”
Tour a working oyster farm near Clifden, learn from local farmers, shuck your own oysters, and enjoy Connemara’s wild Atlantic views.
“We experienced unforseen circumstances. Had no cell service as we are traveling from another country to be able to cancel. Would not refund money being only a few hours short of the cancelation policy. Disappointed we missed it and will not rebook.”
Meet working Connemara sheepdogs, watch herding and shearing, cut turf, feed lambs, and walk a mountain farm near Leenane.
“we liked watching the herding dog and feeding the lambs”
Explore Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Aughnanure Castle, Killary Fjord, and a working sheep farm on a private Galway day tour.
“My adult daughter and I had an amazing opportunity to spend a day with Derek Spillane while in Galway.”
Review of Clonfert Farm in County Kildare, with animals, indoor play, go-karts, zipline, cafe, and family-friendly value near Dublin.
Forage Connemara seaweed, tour Ireland’s only abalone farm, and taste fresh abalone in this guided two-hour Galway outing.
“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 ♥️”
Tour a family-run goat farm near Ennistymon, learn traditional cheese-making, and pair award-winning Irish goat cheese with wine.
“Tour on an actual goat and cheese making farm. Lots of great education of goat husbandry and the cheese making process. No fluffy stuff but the real deal.”
Pick a coast, a valley or a distillery.
