Dingle Sheepdog Experience

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Operator: Dingle Sheepdogs
Duration: 1 hour
Area: Kerry
Prices: Adults: €53.25

Experience the heart of Ireland with Dingle Sheepdogs, where you’ll witness expert sheepdog demonstrations, explore fascinating historical sites, and connect with the local culture in the natural landscape of County Kerry

What to expect

• Sheepdog demonstrations
• Local insights shared
• Explore historical sites
• Meet fury friends

About this tour

Dingle Sheepdogs is set on the magnificent Slea Head Drive, where visitors can watch a local sheep farmer expertly working his dogs to manage sheep. This skill, passed down through generations, has been practised on Mount Eagle for hundreds of years.

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Sheepdog Show

Visitors gain valuable insights into the sheep farmer’s methods, learning how locals once forecasted the weather, told time without watches, and communicated with relatives up to ten miles away.

Famine Cottages

Explore the historic Famine Cottages, dating back to the early 1800s. This ancestral home of the Kavanagh family remains as it would have appeared during the Irish Potato Famine.

Beehive Huts

Discover the recently excavated Beehive Huts, dating back to the 7th century. Gain insights into these intriguing structures and learn about the lifestyles of the local inhabitants during that period.

Petting Farm

Meet the friendly animals at the farm! Enjoy complimentary food to feed the ponies, donkeys, and adorable lambs. Don’t miss the chance to get up close and cuddle the pet lambs when they’re in season!

Tour Details

Please arrive at the location 10 minutes before your activity with ticket.

Additional Information

Please note that bookings do not occur during the winter months. The season runs from April 1st – October 31st.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before an activity will incur a full charge.

Meeting point

Location Fahan, Dingle, Co. Kerry Ireland.