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Welcome to Caherconnell Fort and Sheepdog Demonstrations
Situated in a stunning hidden valley in the heart of the Burren,
your Caherconnell adventure awaits you.
Come and see the captivating collies, showcase their skills in daily demonstrations against the backdrop of the 1,000 year old fort, perfectly preserved and still yielding fascinating treasures.
Further hidden walks and trails, traverse classic Burren landscape providing stunning views at every turn.
Come Visit us
Visit Caherconnell Fort
& Sheepdog Demonstrations
No visit to the Burren is complete without experiencing the wonders of Caherconnell featuring Clare’s only sheepdog demonstration and a wonderous fort dating back to 10th century. Plan on spending a few hours with us to really appreciate what we have to offer.
About us
Our Story
The Davoren family have farmed here at Caherconnell for 5 generations. We use traditional methods of farming following in the steps of our ancestors – our livestock spend the winters upland in the Burren hills grazing on nutritious grasslands. In summer they return to the fertile lowlands. This ensures hardy healthy and very happy livestock.
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying about us
“Amazing history told through actual interaction and experiencing how humans and dogs are just great partners!”
Sean O’N – 2 weeks ago
“What a wonderful experience!! We absolutely loved watching the beautiful dogs do their amazing work, and I was so happy that we got to give them lots of pets at the end!!
We also had a fantastic guided tour of the fort … We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who loves animals and history. It was truly great!”
Kayli K – a month ago
“We really enjoyed the sheepdog demo and were really impressed. There was also a nice place to have lunch and the people working there were all friendly. As a bonus it was only about 25 minutes from Cliffs of Moher”
Dara K – 3 weeks ago
“The sheepdogs are the star of this establishment! The demonstration was enjoyable, but being able to pet and interact with these sweet animals was truly a highlight for me.
There is a small cafe that was very good and had a nice selection of sandwiches, soups, coffee, and treats. The visit to Fort was informative. Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this experience for anyone traveling to Ireland!
Joanne L – 2 weeks ago
“The sheepdog demonstration was so wonderful! we weren’t expecting a tour of the fort as well, but we were given a great detailed tour of the fort and it was wonderful
We stopped at the cafe and got sandwiches for lunch and they were so good! The staff was lovely, couldn’t ask for a better visit. “
Natalie H – 1 week ago
“The sheepdog demo was one of the highlights of our trip. It was amazing to see Lynn, Rose, Lee, and Jess work. They are so incredibly smart. We loved getting to spend time with them after the demo and getting to hold a baby lamb was special. Don’t miss this experience!
If you arrive early, you can grab coffee and a bite to eat in the cafe. The staff is so friendly and the lemon meringue pie was delish!”
Therese U – 3 weeks ago
This experience was really cool! The border collies are so well-trained and it’s amazing to see them in action. We got a lot of information on how the dogs are trained and then see it all in practice. There’s a gift shop, bathrooms, and a little Cafe here as well
Shelby – 2 weeks ago
“The sheepdog demo was one of the highlights of our trip. It was amazing to see Lynn, Rose, Lee, and Jess work. They are so incredibly smart. We loved getting to spend time with them after the demo and getting to hold a baby lamb was special. Don’t miss this experience!
If you arrive early, you can grab coffee and a bite to eat in the cafe. The staff is so friendly and the lemon meringue pie was delish!”
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