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Glen Keen ‘A Woolly Experience’
Business Contact Details
Glen Keen Sheep Farm &Visitor Centre, Glen Keen, Louisburgh Co. Mayo
T +353 (0) 87 6167396
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GPS N 53.6887939W -9.7869131
Business Contact Catherine O’Grady-Powers
Experience Description
’AWoolly Experience’ includes an immersive Sheepdog herding display
followed by a detailed wool spinning demonstration where the visitor gets
to hear the story of traditional sheep farming and its value from the 1600s
through the 7 generations at Glen Keen Sheep Farm while enjoying a Glen
Keen brew of hot tea & scrumptious scones! There is a restaurant onsite
where visitors can absorb the historical landscape and connect with this
special area of conservation.
Experience is guided in English. German and French guides are available at
a rate of €25 per hour. Brochure is available in English.Website available
in English and German.
Duration 1 hr 30 mins
Pricing
€19 for Groups Minimum size 25+
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate No
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
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Opening Details & Refreshments
Open for Groups 30+ March-October 0900-1700hrs and on request
Open for FITs June, July & August Thursday-Sunday 1100-1700hrs
Farm Restaurant on site.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. The Visitor Centre is totally accessible and meets the
requirements for customers with mobility limitations.
Public Transport
Bus Éireann –
Nearest Airport
Knock Airport – 1 hr 23 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Westport (30 mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
Killary Fjord Boat Tours (20 mins)
The Lost Valley GuidedWalks (20 mins)
Learn the Irish Dance of the
Wild Atlantic Way
Business Contact Details
Aras na Gael, 45 Dominic Street, Galway City
T +353 (0) 86 2520672
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GPS 53.2708° N, 9.0573° W
Business Contact Emma O’Sullivan
Experience Description
Learn the Irish dance of theWild AtlanticWay with master tutor Emma
O’ Sullivan. Individuals and groups welcome. Individual booking includes a
1 hr dance workshop introducing the basics of sean nos dance unique to
Connemara and theWild AtlanticWay coastal region. The dance is a solo
percussive dance so no partner is required. Dancers receive a token dance and
performance tuition DVD which features a tour along theWild AtlanticWay.
Group bookings receive a 1 hr 30 mins dance workshop as above with ceili
dance instruction.
Duration 1 hr – 1 hr 30 mins
Pricing
€50pp; €200 group class. Max group booking 15. Advance booking required
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
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Opening Details & Refreshments
Open daily 0900-2100hrs
Shop and café across the road
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Reasonable level of fitness required. Minimum age 8; no maximum.
Loose light layers, comfortable shoes or socks. Bring a bottle of water.
Public Transport
Bus Éireann & Irish Rail –
Nearest Airport
Knock Airport – 1 hr 23 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Galway City (immediate vicinity)
Other Experiences Nearby
Tunes in the Church (5 min walk)
Galway City Museum (8 min walk)
Galway Market (5 min walk)
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