Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

From€28.5
60 minutes – 120 minutes
Galway, Ireland

Full description

Present day culture and history come together beautifully at Caherconnell. Visitors can experience the history and archaeology of our past while also experiencing the farming culture that survives in the Burren today as it is passed down through generations.

Included / Excluded

  • Admission to Caherconnell Fort and Sheepdog Demos. Demos scheduled for 14.00 daily.

Meeting point

Start Location

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Infant Seats Available

Traveler reviews

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Great trip for all ages!!

This is a great experience for all ages. We saw the stone fort and then the sheep dog demonstration. They were both wonderful. My elderly mother has mobility issues and there was no issue with the sheep dog demonstration and the bathrooms were great. The stone fort was a little more challenging with her tri-wheel rollator but she was able to maneuver through most of the fort and our guide was so attentive and spoke loudly enough so my mom didn’t have to keep moving around the fort. I highly recommend this trip as it’s fun and informative for everyone! There is also a nice cafe and gift shop available.

Sharon_WOct 5, 2026VIATOR

Great spot

We really enjoyed our visit. Patrick the guide for the fourth very informative and humorous. Sheepdog were wonderful, especially being able to get up close to them at the end. Well done, John and the dogs

Z7304SQhowardcOct 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fun Activity

The demonstration was such a find experience! The tour at the end is good information just a bit long.

kaywW4165WDSep 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Must do stop in the Burren

Caherconnel is fantastic. A must go spot for anybody touring the Burren. The dogs are so smart and the show is informative, funny and outstanding. The stone fort is probably the best specimen in Ireland.

Travel12168068823Sep 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Well done!

Such an enjoyable experience. Shepherd Aaron is charming. We appreciated the history he shared, his explanation of how long it takes to train the female dogs, and the different types of sheep and their origins. Nice facilities as well, bathrooms, cafe, gift shop.

Wings4WheelsSep 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR