We visited the farm today to make scones, learn a little about farm life and to learn about sheep…read morefarming. The visit started with pictures in front of the peat burning fireplace. The aroma coming from the fireplace was very interesting compared to a wood burning fireplace. You could visit several rooms in the farmhouse to get a feel for what it was like to live there. We then moved into a large room with tables and benches with all the materials for making scones laid out. Mary was our instructor that provided the step by step instructions to make our own scones. Once the batter was ready and the scones were ready for baking a number was assigned to your tray so that, once baked, they would come back to you for tasting. While the baking was going on, Fontana the farmer, took us out back and talked to us about sheep farming and the challenges they have. Fontana also provided a sheep dog demonstration with Bailey his sheepdog. Once that was completed we returned to the dining room to get our scones and try them out with some rhubarb-ginger jam and cream. We also hit a wool spinning demonstration which was very interesting and informative. Finished off with a visit to the gift shop to pick up some very reasonably priced items. If you want to have a uniques experience this is one you shouldn't miss.

Love stopping here on our way to Galway. Really informative farm tour. There's family have been…read morehere for over 300 years. Bailey the lovely border collie made our day shepherding the lambs. Such a smart dog

A wonderful location, good help, beautiful area, and great array of animals. There were a great…read moredeal of baby animals, which of course are the main attraction. Being able to feed and play with baby lambs, kid goats, puppies, rabbits, and even a deer made for a wonderful couple of hours. That's not to mention the full grown sheep, donkeys, chickens, turkeys, etc etc etc. There were several areas to wash up, and lots of play areas for kids to enjoy (with and without the animals). Very well done!

This place is super cool! They have a bunch of different animals: puppies, kittens, goats, cows,…read moresheep, bunnies, ducks, donkeys, chickens etc. You get to pet/play with almost all of them. They had a lot of puppies when we went but only 3 kittens. We didn't get to play with the kittens because they only do kittens and puppies one at a time. It was super fun playing with and feeding all the animals. Would definitely be a good place for kids. They have playgrounds too. It was €8 for adults.

We saw a few signs and decided to stop by after the Cliffs. We are soo glad we did! It was 12 euro…read morefor mini golf and a bag of food to feed the animals. The mini golf was 9 holes, and it was a very good course. Plus the view was amazing! After mini golf was got our bags of feed. There were sheep, goats, llamas, deer, highland cows, a donkey, emus, an ostrich, pigs, rabbits, chickens, and raccoons. It was so much fun feeding and petting all the animals. They also offer some snacks and drinks. Plus there are other activities for little ones. Definitely worth the stop!

BEAUTIFUL farm with endless scenery and lovely instructors. Loved seeing the pups work!read more

A fascinating demonstration of using border collies to herd sheep and an interesting demonstration…read moreof sheep shearing. We were on a CIE Tour of Scotland and Ireland and the Kissane Sheep Farm was part of our itinerary. It was truly fascinating watching them use the border collies to herd sheep. All of the communication with the dogs was non-verbal and consisted primarily of whistles. The dogs responded to these non-verbal commands and were quite proficient at herding the sheep. After watching the dogs, we then moved inside one of the barns for a demonstration of sheep shearing. One man narrated the demo and explained the process of how the sheep are sheared and when is the best time of year to shear the sheep. The other man did an amazing job of completely shearing a sheep in a matter of minutes - with the coat coming off in 1 large piece. This offered a great look at the local culture.

This is a must stop for gifts to take home from your trip. I so wish I waited to buy all my gifts…read morehere. And if while you are there they have any " experiences" available please do them. I learned a lot and laughed so much. It has been one of the highlights of our trip so far.

Stephan the great nephew of this extraordinary lady Molly Gallivan and his family are now running…read morethis magical cottage farm and store and is keeping her memory alive while creating lifelong memories for those who are lucky enough to visit this beautiful place in kenmare in south Ireland! We shopped until we dropped. The prices and the quality of the handwoven scarves and hats are unmatched with any other shops we visited all over south Ireland and even Dublin. I found Irish people to be so friendly and nice but this family is specially very nice and go above and beyond to leave a positive mark that brings smile to my face even thousands of miles away now that I am back home wearing their tasteful goods!

From the moment we arrived at Castlefergus Equestrian, we were met with an atmosphere of warmth,…read morekindness, and genuine hospitality. Every member of the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and their exceptional patience and encouragement--especially with the children--was truly remarkable. Great help from some of the young women who ride at the stable. The team's expertise and calm manner put even the most nervous riders at ease. They took the time to ensure everyone felt safe and confident, which made the experience enjoyable for riders of all ages and abilities. Our children, in particular, had the time of their lives and are still talking about the horses and the people who helped them. A special highlight was meeting the proprietor, Mr. Morgan O'Brien. His deep knowledge of the area's history, combined with his passion for sharing it, added a rich layer of storytelling that made the day even more memorable. Listening to his tales about the heritage of Castlefergus and its equestrian traditions was a privilege in itself. This was more than just a horseback riding experience--it was a warm, personal, and educational journey that we will cherish. I can't recommend Castlefergus Equestrian highly enough for families, history lovers, or anyone who appreciates genuine Irish hospitality.

What a wonderful experience! We called a day before and were able to be squeezed in no problem for…read morean hour ride. The horses were all so sweet and the O' Brian family welcomed us warmly. We learned so much about their lovely farm and can't wait to come back!