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Irish Working Sheepdogs
Naas, Co. Kildare
Hidden gem
Family friendly
Paid car parking
Cloudy days
Enjoy a unique experience at Irish Working Sheepdogs in Ballybaught, County Kildare. See daily sheepdog demonstrations, informative talks on sheepdog training and sheep farming, and take part in sheep herding fun. Allow yourself a snapshot of a real Irish experience.

Michael Crowe, a renowned sheepdog handler, offers a memorable experience of seeing working border collies in action. Irish Working Sheepdogs in Ballybaught, County Kildare, offers the chance to experience a taste of true Irish heritage. Michael demonstrates the art of sheep herding as he puts his faithful dogs to work, explaining what each command means, and the different techniques used in training his dogs.

Contact details
Ballybought, Co. Kildare, W91 P9H2, Ireland
Visit duration

We recommend planning to spend 1 to 1.5hours here.

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