Sheep Tours of Ireland

Sheep Tour - April 24th - 2 Day

Day 1

  • 09:00 Meet and pick up group from Dublin city centre
  • 11.00 Visit 500 ewe sheep farm on the Cooley peninsula, Co Louth
    • Flock is split between lowland and mountain sheep
    • Learn about the advantages & challenges involved in managing both
  • 13.00 Lunch
  • 14.30 Visit the Cooley Distillery
  • 17.00 Check in to hotel. Leisure facilities, walking tours and golf available

Day 2

  • 09.30 Visit 150 ewe herd in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan
    • Study the benefits of synchronized breeding
    • Assess developments in grassland management
  • 12.30 Lunch
  • 14.00 Visit the 5000 year old ancient burial chamber at Newgrange
  • 18.30 Return to Dublin and drop off at city centre location