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Sheepdog demonstration in the Connemara Mountains
Beautiful setting
Wild sheep along the road in Connemara
The Connemara landscape!
Feed some baby lambs!

Small Group Aughnanure Castle, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour

By Lally Tours
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $107 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
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Overview

Connemara, Sheepdog Show and Medieval Castle 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.

Aughnanure Castle: Travel back in time with a guided tour of 16th century castle. Traverse spiral staircases, touch weathered stone walls, and explore hidden chambers that resonate with tales of chivalry and nobility. Aughnanure Castle isn't just a sight; it's a tactile encounter with history, a chance to walk in the footsteps of those who shaped Ireland's past.

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 Cong Village, Leenane Village, and many photo stops in Connemara along the way!

Activity location

  • Aughnanure Castle
    • Oughterard, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • HYDE Hotel
    • Forster Street
    • H91 PY7E, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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Small Group Aughnanure Castle, Sheepdog Demo & Connemara Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m7h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30am
Price details
$107.29 x 1 Adult$107.29
Total
Price is $107.29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Aughnanure Castle
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit this 16th Centurty Irish castle and learn about the part that it played during the time of English rule over the region. Hear tales of the notorious fighting O'Flaherty's as you explore their castle which is still standing today, almost 500 years later... *Admission included* Please note this time is approximate
Maum
  • 10m
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*
Connemara (Pass by)
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.
Leenane
  • 45m
Take in the picturesque village of Leenane, grab some lunch and marvel at Killary Fjord, Ireland's only natural fjord. *Please note this time is approximate*
Joyce Country Sheepdogs
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket included
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
Cong
  • 45m
Visit the charming village of Cong, where you will have the opportunity to explore the historic Cong Village, a quaint little village that borders the counties of Mayo and Galway. Wander the quiet streets and grab a coffee, take in the sights (Cong Abbey, the statue of Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne) and lose yourself in a typical Irish country village. *Please note this time is approximate*

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAughnanure Castle
    • Oughterard, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHYDE Hotel
    • Forster Street
    • H91 PY7E, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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