1.Dublin: Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,599 reviews · from $34Our pick

Dublin to Kilkenny day trip: Glendalough ruins, Wicklow Mountains views, live sheepdog herding, then free time in medieval Kilkenny.

“Although rainy, it was a great day trip! Glendalough is beautiful and magic. And the visit to Michael's farm was an unforgettable experience! Love the sheeping dogs and the cute lambs ❤️ kilkenny is also great, I wish we could have had more time there. Really recommend this day trip if you stay in Dublin!”

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2.Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,215 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Coach day trip from Dublin to Glendalough and Kilkenny, with Wicklow views and a live sheepdog herding demonstration.

“Not alot of time on the bus. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and driver was excellent. I would do this trip again.”

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3.Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

See a preserved Burren ring fort and a border collie sheepdog demonstration with covered seating, family-friendly fun, and optional audio.

“The fort tour and sheepdog demonstration both exceeded my expectations. Great day! Should not be missed. Patrick was very enjoyable with depth of knowledge along with humor.”

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4.From Dublin: Wicklow, Glendalough, Waterfall & Sheepdog Demo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · from $51

Dublin to Powerscourt Waterfall, Glendalough monastery, and a Wicklow sheepdog demo. Guided day trip with photo time, about 7 hours.

“We have had a wonderful day! the coach driver Harry was so friendly and social and communicative with us. Actually he was more than a guide or driver, he is a good story teller and source of information about history, geography, culture, politic, sport. When making stops and sightseeins was very flexible. Thank you Harry for the wonderfull day, and who knows maybe we meet again during our future visit to Dublin. Mostafa from Holland”

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5.From Dublin: Wicklow, Glendalough, Waterfall & Sheepdog demo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Dublin to Wicklow: Powerscourt Falls, Glendalough ruins, and a working sheep farm sheepdog demo. Comfort ride, 7 hours.

“What a great experience. The waterfall was beautiful and the national park was gorgeous. The sheepdog demonstration was a unique experience. It was great to learn from the farmers. Andre was our bus driver and tour guide, he was a delight and very knowledgeable.”

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6.Small Group Kylemore Abbey, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126

Small-group day tour from Galway to Kylemore Abbey, Killary Fjord in Leenane, and a sheepdog demo with hotel pickup and tickets.

“Great Guide with fun stories and history. The trip was pleasant, well timed, a great set of adventures and beautiful scenery. The sheep dogs were great and learning about Connemara was wonderful as well. We had stops to stretch our legs, feel the breeze and the driver was happy to help us find the best photos.”

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7.Irish National Stud & Gardens Skip the line Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $22

Skip the line at the Irish National Stud and Gardens for a guided tour, the Irish Racehorse Experience, and two garden walks near Dublin.

“Very knowledgeable and informative guide. Loved the horses and gardens it’s a lot to see at you own pace as well.”

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

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

Visit a traditional Galway sheep farm for a sheepdog herding demo, hand shearing in summer, lamb feeding, and Killary Fjord views.

“Excellent demonstration, farmer answered everyone's questions after and people could greet the dog Rex”

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9.Kildare: Irish National Stud & Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 58 reviews · from $22

See world-class thoroughbred breeding in County Kildare, plus Japanese gardens and an interactive racehorse experience for about $22.

“My sister n daughter and I had a wonderful time including a most informative and so very interesting talk with Amanda who clearly knows her “stuff” and enjoys her job and loves horses. That was my highlight! It didn’t really matter that it rained on and off. I could go on and on waxing lyrical about Amanda’s “talk” and the rest of the experience just walking around seeing the living legends and how so very well cared for the horses are in the National Stud. I went last year, didn’t even know about the “tour” and (the interactive bit and our race which my sister won!!! ) I will go…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $27

Visit a working Connemara mountain sheep farm near Leenane in Galway, with a sheepdog herding demo, summer shearing, and hands-on turf cutting.

“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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11.Galway: Connemara, Sheepdog Show and Medieval Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Small-group Connemara day trip from Galway with a 16th-century castle tour and a real sheepdog demonstration at a working farm.

“Our day trip with Michael through Lally Tours was incredible. He knew so much about the history of the land that we drove through and provided such valuable recommendations for each of our stops. We were originally worried that the sheep dog demonstration wouldn’t be a big enough activity for a day trip, but this tour included so many stops along the way to castles and small villages that were so enjoyable. The views were unbelievable. The sheep dog demonstration at Joyce Country was SO much fun and definitely the highlight of the day. Farmer Joe was so personable and really made sure that we had a good time. He…”

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

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

Private Connemara day trip with Kylemore Abbey, Aughnanure Castle and Killary Sheep Farm, plus fjord views and Wild Atlantic Way.

“We had a wonderful day on our tour of the Connemara Region with Derek. He tailored the tour around our interests and we had a great time. We loved the geography, the sheep farm experience, and Kylemore Abbey. The best part of the tour was all of the knowledge that Derek shared with us. Our experience was rich in both history and culture.”

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13.Kildare: Clonfert Farm General Admission Ticket

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

County Kildare farm fun 35 min from Dublin, see donkeys and exotic animals, try go karts and zipline, then refuel at the café.

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14.Cliffs of Moher & Sheepdog Demonstrations from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $834

Private Cliffs of Moher day from Galway with Burren stops, sheepdog demos, and hotel pickup. Skip car stress and enjoy the views.

“Our driver was great took us to some vey nice castles and called out some cool details along the drive. The van was very comfortable, clean and nice!”

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

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

Guided seaweed foraging walk and Ireland’s abalone farm tasting in Galway, with farm-fresh seafood dishes and seaweed treats, about 2 hours.

“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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