Joyce Country Sheepdogs

Connemara


Book in advance to see the amazing herding feats performed by the sheepdogs on this working farm. From Leenane, it's 14km east: take the R336 and turn on to the L1301.


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3. Pigeonhole Cave

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This cave, in a pine forest about 1.5km west of Cong, can be reached via a signposted walking loop from the abbey. Steep, slippery stone steps lead down…

4. Captain Webb's Hole

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5. Monk's Fishing House

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6. Quiet Man Museum

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7. Cong Abbey

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8. Ashford Castle Estate

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