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Calvey’s Achill Mountain
Lamb Experience
Business Details
Calvey’s of Achill, Keel, Achill Island, Co Mayo
GPS 53.975948, -10.081411
T +353 (0) 87 6885786
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Business Contact Martina Calvey
Experience
This traditional working family farm and artisan butcher is open to visitors,
with a brilliant hands on immersive experience of working sheepdogs, of
hand shearing and experiencing daily life on a family farm. After visitors
experience the working farm they will enjoy a tasting of Calvey’s Achill
Mountain Lamb bursting with the exquisite flavours of theWild AtlanticWay.
Guided experience with multi-lingual guides.
Duration 1 hr 30 mins
Pricing & Capacity
€10pp. Minimum group size 10. Advance booking required.
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate No
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
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Opening Details & Refreshments
April-October 0900-1800hrs
Refreshments available on site.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. Dress for the weather. Outdoor footwear required. All
ages welcome. Access friendly, minimal walking.
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Achill (immediate vicinity)
Nearest Airport
Knock Airport – 1 hr 30 mins
Experiences Nearby
The Achill Aquarium (immediate vicinity)
Achill Heritage Centre (immediate vicinity)
Conamara Gaelic Cultural Experience
Business Contact Details
Cnoc Suain, Conamara Galway, H91W44N
T +353 (0) 91 555703
+353 (0) 87 9544784
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GPS 53.2892569531167 -9.264907834414089
Business Contact Dearbhaill Troy
Experience Description
Judged Ireland’s “Best Cultural Experience” in 2017. For a true cultural
immersion in the Gaelic way of life, visit Cnoc Suain, international award-
winning cultural and creative retreat. The evocative setting of Connemara
wilderness, coupled with warm hospitality and authentic experiences make
it a must-visit destination on theWild AtlanticWay. Cnoc Suain’s all-weather
experiences, for organised groups and FITs are participatory, informative
and fun, and offer visitors a uniquely personal insight into daily life in the
local Gaeltacht community: Gaelic language; music and dance; customs and
traditions; bogland habitat and the wonders of Sphagnum moss! New half-day
‘Conamara Gaeltacht Experience’ excursion from Galway, available for FITs on
specific days. Guests can taste seaweed bread & carrigeen moss pudding.
English only guide.
Duration 1 hr, 2 hrs and day-experiences.
Pricing
€24pp (general group rate). Minimum group rate depending on the
experience chosen. Advance booking required.
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate No
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact As above
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Opening Details & Refreshments
0830-1800hrs Seasonal; March to October inclusive. An all-weather
experience
No refreshments at the moment. The villages of An Spidéal (7 mins drive)
and Moycullen (10 mins drive) have shops, pubs and restaurants.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. 16+ years only. No fitness or experience required.
Short walks between the three venues used in the experience.
Nearest Airport
Knock Airport – 1 hr 42 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
An Spidéal (7 mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
Ceardlann Craft Centre (7 mins)
Celtic Crystal (19 mins)
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