Explore Connemara’s beauty with a guided tour, sheepdog demo, and historic insights. Discover Kylemore Abbey and more. Book your adventure today.
Explore Connemara’s beauty with a guided tour, sheepdog demo, and historic insights. Discover Kylemore Abbey and more. Book your adventure today.
- Joyce Country Sheepdogs - Experience the impressive sheep herding skills of Joe Joyce as he expertly guides his intelligent Border Collie dogs using whistle commands to gather sheep into a pen. Joe will also share fascinating stories about his homestead and the farming traditions of the area where he was raised. Discover his small role in a famous…
- Joyce Country Sheepdogs - Experience the impressive sheep herding skills of Joe Joyce as he expertly guides his intelligent Border Collie dogs using whistle commands to gather sheep into a pen. Joe will also share fascinating stories about his homestead and the farming traditions of the area where he was raised. Discover his small role in a famous movie featuring A-list actors, filmed in the Clonbur region of Connemara.
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden - Enjoy a leisurely walk through the historic Kylemore Abbey, constructed by Mitchel Henry in 1868 for his wife Margaret and their family. Admire the Victorian decor and listen to an audio narration about the Henry family’s life. Take a shuttle bus to explore the Victorian walled gardens, spanning 6 acres of stunning flowers and plants. Visitors also enjoy visiting the 14th-century style neo-Gothic church that Mitchel built for Margaret. Don’t forget to visit the gift shop to purchase delightful sauces, jams, and chocolates crafted by the Benedictine nuns who have resided at Kylemore Abbey since the early 1900s.
- Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre - Embark on a hike up the scenic Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park, which stands at 442 meters tall. The hike can take between 1 to 3 hours, depending on how far you wish to ascend this magnificent hill. Most visitors prefer a one-hour hike.

- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
The professional driver guide will navigate through the stunning Maumturk mountains by Lough Nafooey, passing through Letterfrack village and arriving in Clifden town for a delightful lunch. The tour includes a visit to Joe Joyce’s sheepdog demonstration, a stop at Kylemore Abbey, a photo opportunity at Killary Harbour, and an optional hike in Connemara…
The professional driver guide will navigate through the stunning Maumturk mountains by Lough Nafooey, passing through Letterfrack village and arriving in Clifden town for a delightful lunch. The tour includes a visit to Joe Joyce’s sheepdog demonstration, a stop at Kylemore Abbey, a photo opportunity at Killary Harbour, and an optional hike in Connemara National Park. The knowledgeable and entertaining driver guide will share the rich history and culture of the Connemara region, transporting guests back to early 1900s Ireland. By the time the group returns to Galway city, they will be thrilled and content after an exceptional day tour in Connemara, eager to share the experience with family and friends.
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.