Top Things to do in Ireland
Things to do in Ireland, Ireland: The Best Farms
Woven with wild greenery and Gaelic legends, the Emerald Isle is one of Europe’s most prized jewels. Rugged Atlantic beaches and mystery-shrouded sites rub shoulders with the cosmopolitan cities of Belfast and Dublin, where literary history and warm Irish hospitality are always in abundance.
Restaurants in Ireland
1. Blueberry Hill Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By Hare_Valley
A wonderful three hours awaits you at Blueberry Hill Farm! Yvonne and Sigi are warm, kind and gracious hosts, memorising the children's names from the start and ensuring they're included and enjoying all the fabulous activities they have lined up. Every child is treated as an individual and their needs skilfully and tactfully looked after. Our children, aged 5 and 13, loved it - and we did too! There was lots of hands on with the patient and friendly animals (the rabbits were almost too cute, especially the babies!) for a couple of hours - which flew by - before butter churning, scone baking and candle making. The tour is topped off with a fine spread of the children's scones and butter and some homemade blackcurrant jam. Our children left (dragging their heels) beaming and begging to come back again. Don't let your kids leave Kerry without a trip to this special place!
2. Killary Sheep Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 375 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 peteald - Downers Grove, United States
The drive up to Leenane is absolutely stunning. Once you enter the town of Leenane and see the Fjord you will be blown away, the mountains with the water and the amazing flowers are an unbeatable scene. We took a day trip up to the area on one of our last days in Ireland and wish we would have gone earlier so we could have spent more time there! Killary Sheep Farm is spectacular. We went in May, when it was a little warmer than usual for the time, and had a wonderful experience. There was a tour group of about 30 individuals there, and my girlfriend and I were the only ones there not a part of the tour. Tom took time to answer everyone questions and explain how a sheep farm operates. The best part was toward the end, we got to hold baby sheep and feed them. We feed a sheep that was just born the day before, they are so cute! You get a little bottle that you feed them with and you have one of the most adorable experiences ever. The farm is amazing, the family that runs it are so nice and helpful, and the views are impeccable. This day trip was the highlight of a week long trip all over Ireland. If you are on the west coast, or staying in Galway, make the trip up and have a day you'll always remember.
3. Glen Keen Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Glen Keen Farm is one of Ireland's largest working sheep farms. The Farm is equipped with a beautiful purpose built visitor centre, craft shop and cafe. Onsite demonstrations for Groups include Sheep Dog Herding, Traditional Turf Cutting and guided historical walks. Coach Group bookings accepted throughout the year. Cafe and scheduled demonstrations for walk in independent visitors is open seasonally from June to August.
Reviewed By SebringTAM - Sebring, United States
My visit to Glen Keen Farm was one of the highlights of my trip to Ireland with CIE Tours. The demonstration of the sheep herding dogs was amazing and the scones were to die for: best I've ever had. Expect outstanding hospitality from the owners and staff. Don't miss this delightful stop on any tour to Ireland.
4. Atlantic Sheepdogs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Watch some of the world's smartest sheepdogs at work on their home turf on this traditional Irish sheep farm! Learn all about the rare and ancient breeds of sheep that live on the farm. Dependent on the time of year, watch sheep shearing demonstrations and get up close to some of our adorable pet lambs and puppies. All weather shelter and restrooms. Car and coach parking available. Demonstrations daily Monday - Saturday. Prebooking essential. Simple to book - just contact us by phone, email or Facebook!
Reviewed By A77AGmaryl - Cork, Ireland
We had a fantastic morning with Martin and Joe (border collie). Martin was very informative about the dogs and his local area. His love of the dogs, sheep and his local area is very evident. There were a lot of children in our session and he interacted very well with them. Joe and the sheep gave a fantastic demonstration. I would highly recommend Atlantic Sheepdogs for any age.
5. Cornstown House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Alpaca Trekking Organic Farm in North County Dublin! Meet and greet the alpacas in the farmyard and head off for a leisurely stroll along the wildlife corridor. Come back to the farmyard and have a chat with Dominic about his ancient cereal project. Have a go at grinding your own grain to take home. Have a go at milking a goat and collect the eggs and enjoy the cup of tea and a scone.
6. Kennedy's Pet Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
All weather pet farm with indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Lots of baby animals to pet and cuddle.
Reviewed By bellesode - Tipperary, Ireland
We visited Kennedy’s pet farm last Saturday and we loved it. My son is 3 and he got real hands on experience with the animals the good and the bad ????. He could rub and feed all the animals with seed we purchased from coffee shop. He tried picking up a goat and got a “gentle” nudge of the goats head which thought him an important lesson on how not to handle animals! The animals are all very well taken care of and foul play is not tolerated. It’s well worth a visit but I’d advise you to bring a lunch as there isn’t much in the way of food.
7. Muckross Traditional Farms
8. Irish National Stud & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,467 reviews
This state-owned commercial stud farm also incorporates the world famous Japanese Gardens and wild Irish St Fiachra's Garden as well as the Irish Racehorse Experience, Living Legend's, Gift Shop and restaurant. It is also home to some of Ireland's most famous racehorses.
Reviewed By 357SueH - Cheshire, United Kingdom
A very interesting place, educational as well as a place to enjoy peaceful family time. 2 for 1 ticket price through the Irish Heritage leaflet made the cost exceptional and well worth the visit. The horses are so well looked after, the information is interesting and the grounds are immaculately kept. The Japanese garden is an added bonus, peace and tranquility await, a visual piece of art in every corner, vibrant colours abundant in every space, purity at its best! The cafe is lovely, serving delicious food, especially the cake/dessert selection. Worth a visit if in Co Kildare.
9. Newbridge House & Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Visit Dublin's best kept secret, just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport! There’s fun for all the family on our 30 acre traditional 18th century farm. Come say hello to our Shetland and Connemara ponies, pigs, piglets, goats, baby chicks and more. We are committed to the highest standards of animal welfare and to the preservation of many Irish and rare breeds. Step back into the 18th century and take a tour of this impeccably restored Georgian property. Newbridge House is a hidden gem of charm with beautiful furnishings and ornate plasterwork throughout.Our passionate and knowledgeable tour guides will take you through three centuries of Irish history. Delve into the Cabinet of Curiosities. One of the few surviving family museums in Ireland or Britain and filled to the brim with antiquities and oddities. Explore the Red Drawing Room. One of the finest Georgian rooms in Ireland and home to the best-documented 18th century private art collection in the country.
Reviewed By motorcar1 - Dublin, Ireland
We brought one of my daughters and her two youngest here today as a treat to visit the farm. To make it even better the weather was fantastic, we could not have picked a nicer day to visit. You need to book online for the farm visit during the current restrictions. Coffee show and ice cream van have slow queues too. The grounds and the farm are fabulous and extremely well maintained to enhance your experience here. This is a great place to spend a pleasant afternoon.
