9 Farms in County Galway That You Shouldn't Miss

An authentic insight into hill sheep farming and rural Irish life with working sheepdog demonstrations. Interaction with puppies and sheep shearing demonstration during high season. This is set against some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland. Rest room facilities available along with picnic tables for guest use. Scheduled demonstration times are 11am, 1pm and 3.30 pm Monday -Saturday, however alternative times are available by prior arrangement.

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.

Oysters have been farmed in Ballinakill Bay, Connemara since 1893. Visitors see how oysters grow from seed to plate and learn about the fascinating history of the farm. A demonstration of the techniques and practices of oyster farming explains how oysters like wine take their taste from the bay they are grown. Visitors are invited to participate in grading, weighing, shucking and tasting the unique flavour of a Connemara Oyster grown in Ballinakill Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way. You can book on a scheduled public tour or a private experience. We are a working farm and offer an authentic hands on experience, in a unique environment.

Experience the landscape of East Galway and learn how it has been shaped by thousands of years of farming. We will walk the patchwork quilt of fields surrounded by stone walls that have stood untouched for hundreds of years.

**Visits by Appointment Only** Tour an Irish Sheep Farm in the Heart of Co. Galway!! Established as one of Ireland's premier farm experiences, Rathbaun Farm in Ardrahan, Co. Galway welcomes visitors with a "warm Irish welcome" and a wonderful insight into farming life both past and present. Visitors to Rathbaun Farm will become enchanted by its 250 year old thatched cottage, turf fire and original stonewalls. Time spent here gives a glimpse into the daily workings of a sheep-farm with plenty of time to see the animals, feed the lambs, talk to the family and explore the farmyard. Rathbaun has become one of Ireland's most cherished farm tours since the family began welcoming guests in the 1980s. Fintan will describe the different attributes of the various breeds of and will ensure your visit is both interesting and relaxing. Frances and her team will welcome you into the cottage for some truly Irish hospitality. There is ample car and coach parking.