Top Things to do in Leenane
6 Things to Do in Leenane That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Leenane, Ireland including Killary Sheep Farm, Killary Fjord, Killary Fjord Boat Tours, Killary Adventure Centre, The Sheep and Wool Centre, Glassilaun Beach.
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1. Killary Sheep Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 253 reviews
contains some of Ireland's most awe-inspiring and dramatic scenery including Killary Fjord. Sheepdog Demonstrations with highly skilled working dogs, feeding the lambs with bottles, Sheep shearing using the hand shears, turf cutting using the traditional method which visitors can try out this ancient method for themselves, walking trails, Great day out for all the family.
Reviewed By FairReviewer55 - Detroit, Michigan
If you are visiting the Connemara area in Ireland, a stop at the Killary Sheep Farm is an absolute must!! Our group of six had the opportunity to visit recently where we viewed a sheep dog demonstration given by Tom, the owner. The level of expertise he has with his highly skilled dogs was astounding. Our visit to the farm proved to be the highlight of our trip. Tom took the time to explain the process of sheep farming, and engaged us in delightful conversations with many good laughs included! The beauty surrounding the farm will take your breath away. Situated on the Mountains overlooking the Killary Fjord, the views are quintessential Ireland – lush green pastures filled with sheep, stone walls running the course of the farm, all leading down to the beautiful fjord below. And if you are lucky (as we were), you might catch a double rainbow or two! Make sure to include this perfect adventure on your itinerary – you won’t want to miss it!!
2. Killary Fjord
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By preglad - New York
A fjord is yet another stunning visual expression of nature's dramatic bounty. It's essentially a submerged valley between Mountains where the sea has created an inland pool of sorts. Ireland's version is rare in Euro points south of Norway.
The ride midway from County Mayo to Roundstone becomes ever intensely visual as we enter and engage a series of Cathedral like containments culminating at Killary Harbor and Lenane. Its charms are somehow atypical of a myriad of other Irish West Coast wonders. That it's located a bit inconvenient to access by traditional hordes of short term tourists helps to maintain its somewhat isolated delicate balance.
The entire immediate region unveils a change of plans compelling landscape of bulls-eye Wild Atlantic highlighst for any and all inclined toward a celebration of earthen delights.
3. Killary Fjord Boat Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
Step aboard for a 90 minute trip to enjoy uninterrupted views of the breathtaking scenery on the Killary - Ireland's only fjord. All weathers; boat design ensures no sea-sickness (money back guarantee). Accessible to all, including wheelchairs and pushchairs; cafe and full bar on board. Enjoy a light lunch or an Irish coffee as you sail past spectacular landscapes from a unique vantage point - and you may well see dolphins, which often come up to accompany the boat for a time.
Reviewed By Amar u
Can't recommend this trip enough went on boat trip yesterday and for a family trip the price is excellent compared to other boat trips around young children go free. Really friendly atmosphere bit pricy in the cafe on board but as a treat it's worth it beautiful drive out to the boat and really positive experience
4. Killary Adventure Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Killary Adventure Company was founded in 1981 and has grown to become Ireland's premier adventure company offering excitement, fun, quality accommodation and activities. Still a family business it never stands still and consistently offers an amazing experience of the outdoors to all its customers, aged 8 to 80! The accommodation base, located on the Wild Atlantic Way overlooking Killary Fjord, includes cosy en-suite rooms, bar, restaurant and recreation areas with views all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. There is also a campsite onsite with tent and campervan pitches. You may decide to launch yourself from Ireland's only fixed Bungee, kayak along the fjord or alternatively your spirit of adventure may be met by a guided walk along old tracks steeped in local history. Come along with the kids for an extraordinary family day out or drop them off at a summer camp while you explore the wild beauty of Connemara. Choose Killary Adventure Company as a base for your west of Ireland adventure and while you are here choose from over 20 adventure activities to really experience what the west has to offer.
Reviewed By Mybace - carlow
My daughter had an amazing week . Food was lovely . Made lovely new friends. Instructors and staff were absolutely wonderful. Activities were very fun especially the Ringo rides. Would really recommend.
5. The Sheep and Wool Centre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By DKG80 - Toronto
Having visited a sheep farm and shearing demonstration, we were keen to learn what happened to the fleeces next. So we went to the Sheep and Wool Centre in Leenane. We didn't realize that there were scheduled visits (you can't just go in when you arrive) so we arrived just too late for a visit and had almost an hour to kill. The staff kindly recommended a waterfall to visit not far from the centre that was definitely worth the trip. When we returned, there was a short but informative video about the history of wool production in the area. After, a lovely and kind gentleman (I'm afraid I didn't get his name!) showed and let us have a go at carding the wool, spinning it using three different methods, then demonstrated weaving on a loom. He was so kind and friendly with us and our three kids, we can't thank him enough for the experience!
