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Plan your Visit at Caherconnell

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We look forward to welcoming you

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

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Ticket Prices

Sheepdog Demonstrations

Adult	€12.00
Child	€8.50 (Under 5’s go free)
Family (2 adults & 3 or more children)	€41.00

Fort Visit

Adult	€10.00
Child	€7.00 (Under 5’s go free)
Family (2 adults & 3 or more children)	€34.00

Joint Admission

Adult	€20.00
Child	€14.00 (Under 5’s go free)
Family (2 adults & 3 or more children)	€68.00

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Tips for a great visit

Enjoy the journey
We are situated in a beautiful valley in the heart of the Burren so reaching us is a joy as you drive along small roads with wonderful views of the Burren
Book in advance
Tickets can be booked in advance making your visit seamless and hassle free by guaranteeing admission
Interact with our friendly animals
After their hard work the collies love cuddles and belly rubs as they are utterly affectionate. Whilst babies, our lambs are happy to be held and cuddled too.
Intergenerational Experience
Young and old alike never fail to enjoy our sheepdogs demonstrations and feeling all the love with our animals afterwards.
Take a guided tour
Our experienced enthusiastic guides really bring the fort alive in front of your eyes, you will be fascinated by the story of the family who made the fort their home, our fort visitor centre has an insightful audio visual presentation on the Burren and the fort.

We promise that the Caherconnell experience will leave you with a big smile on your face and joy in your heart!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, we are dog friendly and well- behaved dogs on leads are very welcome at Caherconnell.

What time are the sheepdog demonstrations?

Demonstrations times can be found here.

What are your opening hours?

Opening Hours:

Caherconnell Visitor Centre
March April & October 10.30 – 16.30
May, June & September open 10.00 – 17:00
July & August open 10.00 -17.30
Last Tour 45 minutes before closing time

What time are the guided tours of the fort?

Opening Hours:

Caherconnell Fort & Visitor Centre
March April & October 10.30 – 16.30
May, June & September open 10.00 – 17:00
July & August open 10.00 -17.30
Last Tour 45 minutes before closing time

What should I wear for my visit?

Weather can change quickly in the Burren so wise to dress in cosy layers.

Can I pet the dogs?

Absolutely the dogs love attention and affection after their hard work and love pets and cuddles. When small the lambs also enjoyed being held and cuddled.

Can I get food?

We have a fantastic café on site run by Marie and her team, artisan coffee and sandwiches available as well as sweet treats baked by Marie.

What else is there to do nearby?

Details on other Burren attractions available here and staff always available to help plan your itinerary.

School Tours are available on request for special occasions

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