Name: Kissane Sheep Farm
Rating: 5.0

Kissane Sheep Farm

Kissane Sheep Farm, Eirk, Molls Gap, County Kerry, Ireland

1-90 Years

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Visit Kissane Sheep Farm, a traditional working mountain sheep farm in County Kerry, situated on the N71 Road between Kenmare and Killarney National Park. The farm, owned by the same family for almost 200 years, is home to hundreds of sheep and baby lambs. Visitors can meet the sheep in their natural environment, watch skilled Border Collie dogs round up the flock, and experience seasonal farm activities such as lambing in spring and sheep shearing in summer. Overlooking the famous Moll’s Gap, the farm offers a unique insight into traditional sheep farming while preserving its heritage.

Admission prices are €10 per adult, €5 for children aged 5–11, and free for children under 5.

If you are looking for Best Children's Farms in Kenmare , County Kerry then you can visit Kissane Sheep Farm. Kissane Sheep Farm is one of the places in Kenmare County Kerry for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Host birthday parties: No

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Sheep Dog demonstrations and event: Demonstrations occur only when sufficient numbers are present (usually 30 people). Posted demonstration times are general; times may change or demonstrations may be cancelled due to circumstances. The Demonstration Calendar is Updated on a Regular Basis, so it is always advisable to check closer to the date of the visit or please feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail for the most up-to-date information. To See Calendar Visit.
The Farm: Meet the Sheep in their Natural Environment And See Skilled Border Collie Dogs at Work Rounding up the Sheep. During Summer Months you will also experience how sheep are Shore and during the Spring Time, you will get to see the New Baby Lambs.
Adopt A Sheep: In the area of the Ring of Kerry Mountain Sheep have been in the hill and on the roads for many hundreds of years. Every year thousands of tourist come to Ireland to see the beautiful countryside and make photographs of the Ewes and Little Lambs wandering around, enjoying their freedom. The Goal of Adopt a Sheep is to preserve the Irish Heritage of mountain Sheep, living in the mountains in the scenic area of Moll’s Gap on the Ring of Kerry (Ireland).

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Price: Paid

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Entrance Fees

Child Under 5: Free of Charge.
Child Over 5 and under 11 years of Age: €5.00.
Adults: €10.00 Per Adult.

Pricing URL: http://www.kissanesheepfarm.com/information.html

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open for Sheep Dog Demonstrations: Early April to mid-October each year.
Group tours available by appointment; individuals and families can join scheduled tours.
Closed during winter months for normal farm operations.

Address: Kissane Sheep Farm, Eirk, Molls Gap, County Kerry, Ireland

Post Code: V93 D621

Council: Molls Gap

County: County Kerry

Kissane Sheep Farm is located on the N71 Road between Kenmare and Killarney
Travelling From Kenmare: 7 miles (11 Km) From Kenmare on the N71 Road to Killarney. The Farm Entrance is 1.5 miles (2 Km) on the Killarney side of Moll’s Gap on your Left Hand Side (You will see the sign). Since we are a large farm you will be driving through the farm for some time on the N71 before you see the Entrance to the Farm Yard. Avoca Shop / Cafe at Molls Gap is in the Centre of the Farm. You will see the Sheep with the Red Marking, as you drive along the N71. Those Sheep are from Kissane Sheep Farm.
Travelling From Killarney: Take the N71 Road in the Direction of Kenmare and we are 12 miles (19 Km) from Killarney. Drive through the beautiful, Killarney National Park and you will pass Ladies View on your Left. We are 1.5 miles (2 Km) after Ladies View on your Right Hand Side. (You will see the Sign). Note: Using GPS is not very accurate and it has led people a stray on their way to the Farm and sometimes taken people around the long distance. The important thing to note is that you are on the N71 Road.
Travelling From Sneem: Take the R568 road to Moll’s Gap and then go left on the N71 to Killarney and are 1.5 miles (2 Km) on your Left Hand Side.15 miles (25 Km) From Sneem. Eircodes to the Farm are: V93 D621 Or Use: V93 FA03 If you have any difficulty in finding, please feel free to call + 353 872 600410.