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