Kells Sheep Centre
Kells Sheep Centre
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Sue May
London, UK27 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
We were delighted to find that the Kells Sheep Dog demonstrations is still available every day. We had a fabulous demonstration of skills and a fascinating talk about the trials and tribulations of running a farm.
Heartily recommend
Heartily recommend
Written 19 July 2023
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Ml S
County Kerry, Ireland3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Super value, entertaining and fun experience to see working dogs in action. Didn't know what to expect, just stopped in by chance but glad we did. Kids and adults loved watching the dogs in action and were very interested in everything Tom had to say. 45min show flew by. Highly recommend.
Written 26 August 2024
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Cathy D
McKinney, TX80 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We stopped here as part of our ring of Kerry tour with wild Kerry tours. It was an amazing day made perfect by this fun stop. Tom was so friendly and very informative. Jingo was amazing. It was so much fun to watch. If you are in the area, you MUST go!
Written 12 June 2024
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lalex207
Circleville, OH29 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
4 woman on holiday from US. This stop was one of many of the highlights of our 2 week stay in Ireland. We are all dog lovers and one girl in our party even has show dogs in the US (Westminster quality) The demo was brilliant. The dogs were so fun to watch. It was very cheap to get in - it was pretty crowded as well. The gift shop was very congested with all the tour bus companies stopping there. It was a bit chilly and it was very nice that the bartender let us take our hot chocolate and baileys out with us to drink in our own time. Absolutely stop here if you can.
Written 26 June 2013
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soon2Bsunburnt
Fruitvale,BC49 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
We almost missed this attraction but luckily our driver insisted we stop. The owner/operator of the sheep farm gave a great talk with live sheep on the types of sheep raised in Ireland. Next he had his 2 border collies demonstrate their prowess. Impressive to say the least. Not too long, about 30-45 minutes and only 5 Euros. Its in the top 5 of the many, many attractions we saw in Ireland and yet the least expensive!
Written 22 September 2011
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OffTheSofa
Monroe10 contributions
Sept 2018
Take 30 minutes out of your day and watch Brendan Ferris maneuver his dogs and sheep using voice commands and a whistle. You will learn about the different kinds of sheep and be awed by the skill and knowledge of his handling. It's only 5 euros. A must see. I loved it. One of the highlights of my trip to Ireland. A nice retirement for him, and an enjoyable learning experience for us. You'll look at the sheep in the fields in a whole new light.
Written 20 September 2018
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OhioDms
ohio483 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
Sheep herder Brendan Ferris is an amazing, talented sheep herder. He and his dogs could move the herd of sheep anywhere on the mountainside with the slightest whistle and gestures. The ease at which he and his dogs moved and controlled the sheep was truly amazing to watch. This became one of my fondest memories of my last trip to Ireland. It had me in awe considering I can hardly get my dog to sit. For the nominal fee, it's a must see!
Written 20 March 2013
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Denise R
Seattle, WA100 contributions
Oct 2019
We've been here twice and enjoyed it both times. Brendan is a very good caretaker of his dogs and sheep and you learn so much from him. Well worth the price of admission.
Written 28 October 2019
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Darlene W
Prescott, AZ298 contributions
May 2019
I was there this past May, did the Ring of Kerry bus tour and we stopped at Brendan Ferris Sheepdog Demonstration. I was really looking forward to see dogs in action and this was the BEST STOP EVER!!! What a show this man puts on with these amazing dogs. He shares his training of the dogs, different calls and the dogs were the star.
I could have stayed there all day watching those amazing dogs, the sheep and enjoying Brendan's wonderful sense of humor. It is an ABSOLUTE MUST.
I could have stayed there all day watching those amazing dogs, the sheep and enjoying Brendan's wonderful sense of humor. It is an ABSOLUTE MUST.
Written 14 October 2019
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Poppy Spruce
Omaha, NE59 contributions
Sept 2019
If someone asks you if you want to watch dogs herd sheep over green grassy knolls in Ireland, the answer should always be yes! Brendan was the first and only shepherd I’ve ever met, but I can’t imagine there’s a better one out there. After educating us about different kinds of sheep, we watched the dogs effortlessly move the sheep up and down the mountains. We loved every minute!
Written 15 September 2019
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What are the hours of operation? Will we be able to view demonstration in late afternoon?
Written 10 June 2018
I was trying to find the address and/or reservation information......
Written 18 May 2017
Bonjour,
Je souhaiterais savoir s'il faut réserver, le tarif, les horaires et les coordonnées géographiques.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Written 5 March 2017
Hi I am stay in Dublin, towards to end of September, would like to come to your centre, is there day trips from Dublin, has I don't have a car.
Written 21 August 2016
Hello
I researched the Internet and could not find a trip from Dublin to Kells Sheep Centre.
When we were in Ireland we used Paddywagontours to take a day trip from Dublin to Giants Causeway and Rope .arreck bridge. We we very happy with them. I see that they have a trip from Dublin to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry but it doesn't look like they stop at the sheep Centre.
Have a great trip.
Written 22 August 2016
Will the centre be open on the Aug 3 bank holiday?
Written 26 July 2015
I don't know. I would suggest you contact a tour company that includes the Ring of Kerry tour. They are the ones that stop there and will know the schedules.
Hope you get there; wonderful experience.
Written 26 July 2015
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