Ireland · FARMS
The 6 best farms tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Working sheep farm near Galway: meet Tom, watch Rex herd sheep, bottle-feed lambs, and see hand shearing in summer, with Killary Fjord views.
“PJ made the sheepdog demo very interesting. We really enjoyed talking with PJ and learning about the history of his farm.”
DK Connemara Oysters in Clifden: tour a working farm, learn seed-to-plate, shuck and taste Atlantic oysters with wild Connemara views.
“Eating oysters for first time. Got better more you ate and lemon helps. Sinead very knowledgeable. Liked the way farm worked with nature.”
Meet the farmer on a working Connemara sheep farm in Galway, watch Rex herd, shear sheep in summer, and try turf cutting.
“we liked watching the herding dog and feeding the lambs”
Private Connemara day trip with Derek, Kylemore Abbey and a working sheep farm. Scenic fjord, castles, and flexible pacing.
“My adult daughter and I had an amazing opportunity to spend a day with Derek Spillane while in Galway.”
Clonfert Farm in Co Kildare, 35 minutes from Dublin Airport, for a $9 family day with mini zoo, soft play, zipline, and farmyard animals.
Guided coastal seaweed foraging and abalone farm tour in Galway with tastings, tea or coffee, and seaweed cookies. Small group.
“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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