Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience
Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience
Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience
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10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
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Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience offers a fun day out for all the family! There is much to do at Glengowla such as: • Enjoy an underground tour of Connemara’s only show mine, • Be amazed at the bond between farmer and sheepdog as you watch them work together to herd sheep in the Sheep herding demonstration, • Be introduced to the art of turf cutting – a true Irish experience, • Take a leisurely farm walk (1 km), learn about the wild flowers and pet the animals. • Pan for gold in our Gold Panning station and keep the gems you find! Advanced booking required for the Sheep Dog Herding and Turf Cutting Demonstrations. Make a day of it and bring your own picnic! Also available on site: Gift Shop, Refreshments and Outdoor Seating Area, Museum & Free Car Parking. #glengowlamines #connemara #thingstodoinconnemara #thingstodoingalway #sheepdogherding #farmwalks #turfcutting #wildatlanticway
Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland
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2023
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joe
Maine67 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
What a pleasure to meet Keith and his dog Pip. This was an unexpected trip on our way to Galway with Paddy Wagon Tours .
The mine tour was tremendous, but the Sheep demonstration with his dog Pip was absolutely educational and phenomenal.
We would recommend this stop to anyone visiting Ireland
The mine tour was tremendous, but the Sheep demonstration with his dog Pip was absolutely educational and phenomenal.
We would recommend this stop to anyone visiting Ireland
Written 10 November 2023
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DawnRun1603
Wicklow, Ireland43 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Keith and his youngest sheepdog Pip gave us a wonderful experience and education about sheep farming and how vital a good sheepdog is to the farmer. Keith is passionate about his farm, he's the 6th generation of his family to farm here, and he gave us real insights into farming life in Ireland. He let us feed the sheep and explained about their care and what breeds they all are - he has a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend Keith and this experience for all age groups.
Written 5 October 2023
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Christian J
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Oct 2023 • Friends
Very educational and entertaining. Provides great insight into the life of Irish farmers, particularly how they have historically lived and how their lifestyle has changed.
Written 1 October 2023
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aeflynn
nc59 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience is a wonderful visit for family members of all ages. Keith and his family have owned the farm for generations, and he is well-versed on the history and environmental aspects of farming in Ireland. His view is honest and based on his own experience - we learned so much! And the Sheep Herding demonstration he gives with his own "Floss" is the best we have ever seen (in both Ireland and New Zealand). This tour is well worth your time. Amazing!!
Written 16 August 2023
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Helen
Warners Bay, Australia30 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Keith gave a demo with Floss. The passion of these Border Collies and the master is phenomenal.
Floss listened intently to his master and guided 7 x sheep wherever he was told.
Worth a visit.
Floss listened intently to his master and guided 7 x sheep wherever he was told.
Worth a visit.
Written 15 August 2023
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lucm m
Salon-de-Provence, France309 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We came to Glengowla farm in a group of 6. We visited the mine first and participated to the sheep herding after. 2 great experiences. Very pedagocic and friendly. Flaf the herding dog is amazing. He is more intelligent than all the visitors (including me) together. Good explanation also about sheep farming yesterday, today and what is the risk for the future. Clearly a visit that we recomend.
Written 9 August 2023
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Pamela F
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Aug 2023 • Family
Really interesting and enjoyable. Two boys 13 and 11 year olds were impressed, not an easy task! Very good tour guide. Well worth a visit. Impressive.
Written 8 August 2023
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Catherine R
Asheville, NC3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The shepherding demonstration was highly entertaining and informative. Keith and his family possess a very special home that will remain with them for many generations to come. We’ll worth the visit.
Written 6 August 2023
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Elizabeth V
Adelaide, Australia60 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I highly recommend this family-run tour. The grounds are so beautiful and it's a nice little day trip.
Orla was lovely and guided the tour into the mine, which was very interesting. The history behind it is sad but I'm glad I got to see and learn about it.
Keith was such a gem and provided a great deal of knowledge about farming history and current practices. His border collie put on a great show and the sheep were so cute.
Orla was lovely and guided the tour into the mine, which was very interesting. The history behind it is sad but I'm glad I got to see and learn about it.
Keith was such a gem and provided a great deal of knowledge about farming history and current practices. His border collie put on a great show and the sheep were so cute.
Written 17 July 2023
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Louise M
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Jul 2023 • Friends
Excellent tour. We did the sheepdog experience and Keith was awesome showing us how floss his dog works the sheep. Definitely worth the trip
Written 16 July 2023
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Is there cafe, as a member of my party would be unable to go into the mined
Thank u, we spent the afternoon there and had a lovely afternoon 🙂
Theresa R
Thornton, Canada45 contributions
Hi There, Is there public transportation from Galway to the mines, or close enough that we could walk?
Colin Joyce
Galway, Ireland55 contributions
They are on Facebook if you need to contact them. Bus passes by it a couple of times a day.
Matthew G
Belfast8 contributions
What is the minimum age of a child for the tour?
andreeg842
Broughshane, UK33 contributions
really sorry I don't know. as it's quite steep a child would have to be good on their feet. I wouldn't take a young child down If you had to carry it. Too awkward. Sorry can't be more help.