Small Group Kylemore Abbey, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour
Description
Connemara, Sheepdog Show and Kylemore Abbey Full Day Tour - Experience Best of the West of Ireland Elevate your trip to Galway with our exclusive Connemara day tour, meticulously designed to immerse yourself in Irish culture and history. Kylemore Abbey: Step into a Victorian fairy tale with a visit to one of Ireland's most romantic landmarks. Explore the stunning 19th-century castle and Benedictine monastery, nestled beneath the majestic Twelve Bens mountains. The Sheepdog Show: A Living Tradition Witness the magic of Ireland's rural heritage come to life with our captivating Sheepdog Show. It's more than a demonstration—it's a spectacle that tugs at your heartstrings. Led by Joe, a passionate farmer, this show transcends entertainment! Experience Leenane Village, and many photo stops in Connemara along the way!
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Itinerary
Pass through the stunning Maum Valley and take in the sights of the rolling mountains and valleys of the Connemara region *Please note this time is approximate*
Travelling through the Connemara region, you will have a couple of photo stops to give you the opportunity to capture the beauty of the region. Traverse by mountains, lakes, rugged valleys, sheep and typical Irish landscapes in this relatively untouched part of Ireland.
Explore the abbey's elegant rooms and learn about its fascinating history—from its origins as a romantic castle to its transformation into a monastery by Benedictine nuns who fled Belgium during World War I. Our knowledgeable guides will share captivating stories of the people who lived here and the events that shaped this remarkable place.
Witness a traditional Sheep Dog Demonstration, a spectacle deeply rooted in our farming history. Experience the awesome bond between man and dog, as the sheepdogs follow every command from their shepherd. You will also have the opportunity to interact with the sheep and the dogs; and learn more about this important aspect of Connemara culture. *Admission fee included* Please note this time is approximate
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Reviews(190)
Connemara and Kylemore Abbey are beautiful places to visit and our guide and driver, Michael, was outstanding! Very knowledgeable and a great driver through some tricky terrain. The highlight of the day was a visit to Joyce Country Sheepdogs for an amazing demonstration and opportunity to bottle feed and interact with the lambs! Highly recommend!
An amazing full day out exploring the beautiful countryside that is Galway. Worth every $ we paid to sit back, relax & listen to Michael’s incredible commentary. Great driver too! His knowledge & stories were engrossing & his humour was wonderful. We loved every minute of the experience especially the beauty of Kylemore. Then onto Joe Joyce & his clever sheepdog demo. What a character & so engaging. Hearing about life as a sheep farmer in this region was very interesting. All in all this tour is a must!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely wonderful tour! The scenery was stunning and the views were breathtaking throughout the whole journey. Our guide Michael was perfect — friendly, funny, knowledgeable and always happy to share interesting stories and information. The coach was also very comfortable, which made the long journey really enjoyable. Everything was well organised and we had a fantastic experience from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ireland! 🇮🇪✨
Michael was great. He shared a lot of history, was friendly, and a great driver. We had a great time at the gardens and appreciated a few breaks to stretch our legs!
Great experience at Kylemore and with the sheepdogs! Our guide was excellent. I’m sorry not to Denver his name. It was August 7,2026.
Don't miss it! We couldn't have asked for a friendlier, funnier, better guide than Kenny. He kept us entertained throughout the day. The ride was comfortable and the sights were breathtaking. Driving through the countryside really made me feel like I was in Ireland
Wonderful day. Comfortable tour bus with good AC. Michael was a good driver and made the trip fly by with interesting stories. Plenty of time at Kylemore and then on to a beautiful site to watch sheepdogs herd sheep. We also had a few other photo stops along the way. Back on time.
It was just such a wonderful day! Not only were the stops fantastic but Michael our driver made the whole experience just that much better! He gave us so much information en route of the various noteworthy sites along the way. What an excellent tour guide!! Kylemore Castle/Abby was beautiful and the dog herding was so much fun. I would recommend this tour.
This tour was great. Galway was our last stop on our Ireland journey. We had a great time at the Abby. The tour stop allowed us 2 hours which was plenty of time. After that we saw Joe for the sheep demonstration. It was amazing to see the dogs in action and Joe shared a lot of interesting facts about farmers life here. Recommend this trip if you have time.
You can’t go wrong spending the day with Michael on this tour! My sister and I had a fantastic day riding through Galway and the little towns and countryside as well as historic stops along the way. Michael was extremely knowledgeable, fun and brought the history to life. It may seem like a long day, but it flew by. The bus was very clean and comfortable as well. Highly recommend his tour!
