Atlantic Sheepdogs
Spend some time with Atlantic Sheepdogs and meet some of the world’s smartest dogs, working in their natural environment.
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Weather · Sat, 17 Oct
Sunny spells
1–11°C · 0 mm daytime rain
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What to expect
Spend some time with Atlantic Sheepdogs and meet some of the world’s smartest dogs, working in their natural environment. Chat with expert trainer Martin Feeney, who, together with his dogs, has represented Ireland on an international stage.
Learn how sheepdogs are a key part of a typical Irish farm. Hear how they are trained and discover different breeds of sheep reared in this rural environment, while enjoying a glimpse into country life. Visit this farm in the summertime to see sheep shearing up close.
Find Atlantic Sheepdogs in Streedagh, a picturesque townland in North Sligo, with majestic Benbulben Mountain to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is the perfect place to watch these very special dogs, doing their expert job.
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