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Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations: Discover Irish History and Present-Day Farming Culture
4.9
390 Ratings
Carran
At Caherconnell, contemporary customs and past chronicles harmoniously unite. Not only can tourists delve into the historical and archaeological aspects of our ancestors, but they can also witness the agricultural traditions of the Burren, inherited and perpetuated across ages.
At Caherconnell, contemporary customs and past chronicles harmoniously unite. Not only can tourists delve into the historical and archaeological aspects of our ancestors, but they can also witness the agricultural traditions of the Burren, inherited and perpetuated across ages.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations - Caherconnell Stone Fort, situated 1km south of Poulnabrone dolmen in the heart of the Burren Ireland, offers you the opportunity to visit an exceptionally well - preserved example of the stone forts or stone ringforts which are to be found in the Burren Ireland. The fort is in its original state….
- Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations - Caherconnell Stone Fort, situated 1km south of Poulnabrone dolmen in the heart of the Burren Ireland, offers you the opportunity to visit an exceptionally well - preserved example of the stone forts or stone ringforts which are to be found in the Burren Ireland. The fort is in its original state. Its position, overlooking virtually all-surrounding areas suggests a defensive settlement. Archaeological excavations take place each summer in association with ‘CAFS’ - Caherconnell Archaeological Field School- an International Field School accredited by NUI, Galway. As well as a trip to the Fort, visitors can also take in the Burren’s Premier Sheepdog Demonstrations at Caherconnell, enjoying the combined skills of the farmer and the border collie as they work in the natural habitat of the Burren. The sheepdog demonstration times are available on our website
What's Included
- Admission to Caherconnell Fort
- Sheepdog Demos at 14:00 daily
- Admission to Caherconnell Fort
- Sheepdog Demos at 14:00 daily
Location
Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(390 Ratings)
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K1708wswendyj
Oct 1, 2024
History brought to life.. Fantastic day! - Wonderful way to spend midday.Pat gave an informational and humorous tour of 3000 years of historical fort , he really brought the story to life. John gave a sheepdog demonstration on how dogs are trained to herd, it was splendid, the dogs, especially Sally, were a joy to watch .This 30 minute drive from Doolin en route to Galway was a favorite. Did I mention the gift shop and cafe ? You feel like family .
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Christinebk6993hn
Sep 29, 2024
Must do on way to cliffs of moher - Highly recommend you stop here on your way to or from the cliffs of moher. Educational and entertaining. Amazing to watch the sheep herding dogs do their work and see their different personalities. The shepherd who presented was funny and I learned a lot. A bus arrived and was at the same presentation as us but there was plenty of room for everyone. It’s extremely well run and well presented. After we did a tour of the 1,000+ year old ring fort which was really interesting. Our guide had been an archeologist on the dig and her enthusiasm for the subject matter was apparent. Definitely worth the stop!
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Evelyn_oconnell
Sep 28, 2024
Great historical site for learning about the history of the Burren - The fort sits in a lovely spot in the Burren making its long-standing historical significance to area unsurprising. Fascinating site (with active archeological digs) that helped to learn so much more about Irish history.
I greatly enjoyed the guided tour; our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
The visitors' centre at the fort has good bathrooms and food.
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Flyer54252552925
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing sheepdog demo - I was so excited to see the sheep dog demo. The trainer was funny and so good with the dogs and the visitors. We were amazed at the skill level of the dogs. It was on my bucket list of things to do in Ireland and you didn't disappoint. We enjoyed tasty soup and sandwiches after the demo. The gift shop is lovely. Beautiful facility.
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T4014eunicoleb
Sep 26, 2024
All great - The demonstration was very interesting. There was plenty of seating. I learned a lot. The dogs were so great. The cafe was excellent also.
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Janh550
Sep 26, 2024
Dogs, Fort, Cafe and gift shop all in one stop - We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Caherconnell. Touring the fort was interesting but seeing the dogs work was amazing. I loved that they all had their own personalities and were so well trained. Really impressive and fun! Had lunch at the excellent cafe as well.
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Heather
Sep 25, 2024
Dogs were amazing 🤩 - The dog herding the sheep was absolutely wonderful. Watching and learning from the gentleman was a great experience. He was very skilled.
The fort tour was nice. The lovely lady working in the gift shop was very pleasant and helpful.
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Fearless801888
Sep 24, 2024
Border collies, herding sheep - What a beautiful location to visit. We love seeing the amazing border Collies heard the sheep. It was really nice to get to meet the dogs after the event. There was also a nice shop and café. This was a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
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Hesexpress
Sep 23, 2024
Shepherd extraordinaire! - What a captivating experience! Very educational and with a great tour guide! The sheepdogs were the stars of the show! The sheepdog trainer and shepherd was extremely talented and took us through the entire process with humor!
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Lisalabella78
Sep 21, 2024
Great time, great experience - Really enjoyed this visit. The dogs are amazing to watch, and the staff at the location is extremely friendly and helpful. Stephanie (fort tour guide) is incredibly knowledgeable about the site.
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