Sheepdog Demonstrations

Watch this amazing team of one man and his dog at work on their home turf.

Sheepdog Demonstrations Ireland
with Atlantic Sheepdogs

Atlantic Sheepdogs with Martin, Bob and Nell and their sheepdog demonstrationss

Sheepdog Demonstrations with Atlantic Sheepdogs offers visitors a chance to watch some of the world’s smartest sheepdogs in action on home turf!  Witness the importance of these border collies in herding sheep as you stand within our panoramic viewing gallery overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

World renowned sheepdog handler Martin Feeney and his dogs work together to provide you with a captivating display of teamwork, as you behold firsthand the importance of these beautiful border collies in herding sheep daily on the farm.

Atlantic Sheepdogs overlooks the enchanting  Streedagh Beach and is nestled beneath the majestic tabletop of Benbulben Mountain, where the farm has silently soaked up much history on its perch along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Now, let Shepherd and Champion Sheepdog Handler Martin Feeney, along with his young family, whisk you away as you are drawn into a life of sheep farming on the edge of the world.

sheepdog demonstrations with Spot at work doing  at Atlantic Sheepdogs

From some of our visitors …

karine Vieira
karine Vieira
24 July 2023
We were stopping by and went there to check it out. Did not have time to stay for the demonstration but a lovely lady informed us that last about an hour and it’s 15 per person.
Liz DON
Liz DON
21 July 2023
Unreal experience, great information, both personal and historical, which captures the story of the border collie and their role/abilities in sheep farming beautifully.
Terry Boepple
Terry Boepple
18 July 2023
Martin was a great host! He provided a great explanation of how he works with his dogs, how the dog works, different types of sheep, etc. Very informative, fun to watch. The dogs are great fun to watch work.
Edwige Dehaye
Edwige Dehaye
17 July 2023
Famille adorable. Excellentes explications et demonstration. Un must ! Merci
TERRY HAUGHIAN
TERRY HAUGHIAN
16 July 2023
Absolutely amazing!! A must see. This is brilliant for all ages. I would highly recommend, and the owners are fantastic, very informative and take their time explaining all aspects of not just the dog's and sheep but also the local area. 5 star's
Debbie Mangan
Debbie Mangan
15 July 2023
What an interesting way to learn about rural farming Ireland in a lovely fun setting. We had a group between the ages of 5 -76years, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It's amazing what these dogs and owners can do
Stephania Vazquez
Stephania Vazquez
15 July 2023
Our family enjoyed this experience! Martin and his family are so welcoming and put on a great exhibition! Definitely recommend to all visiting Ireland! It’s a must see!
Ronda Feller
Ronda Feller
27 June 2023
This experience was part of a family group tour and a highlight of our trip to Ireland! What a treat!
Lloyd McNally
Lloyd McNally
22 June 2023
Very interesting and informative. Great to see the dog do his job.

Lindquist Tours
Lindquist Tours
15/07/2023
CTD / Abbey Tours for KAANZAQUEST I’ve taken groups to sheep farms in New Zealand, Australia, Scotland and other spots around the world but Atlantic Sheepdogs offers the very best dog demonstration, bar none!
Andrea H
Andrea H
15/07/2023
Fun watching sheepdogs! Loved watching Mo work the sheep. Excellent demonstration and wonderful hospitality. Loved learning about the different breeds of sheep.
Aimee F
Aimee F
18/06/2023
The experience was brilliant! This was an amazing experience to learn about sheep herding and working border collies. Martin gives a bit of history of the land and fabulous demonstration.
kestrels666
kestrels666
15/06/2023
A SHEEPDOG NAMED MOE Third generation farmer, Martin Feeney, gave our group of 40 an insightful, educational and entertaining demonstration of his life with Border Collie, Moe. Martin has an easy-going style that imparts and demonstrates information in a sensible and understandable manner. This was a highlight of my tour and I highly recommend it.
Tracy C
Tracy C
10/06/2023
Very cool experience with knowledgeable, friendly, sheep farmers Some people may find this hard to believe, but a true highlight of our 12 day trip through Ireland! I had seen people recommend sheepdog demonstrations on a Facebook group and kept it in the back of my mind, trying to figure out if I could find a space in our itinerary. Thank goodness I did! I know there are other sheep farmers in Ireland, also giving demonstrations, but Atlantic Sheepdogs for us, was an awesome experience! Martin and his wife Trish, were easy to communicate with on Facebook and very hospitable when we arrived. They have well behaved children who were adorable to interact with. Martin travels internationally with his border collies to compete with them and therefore, they are extremely well trained. His presentation was interesting in terms of the history of sheep farming and explaining the challenges of keeping tabs on your flock when the sheep truly go everywhere, they just cannot be contained, fences be damned!He uses a dog whistle to issue commands to his dogs and they are excited to do what they have been bred to do! It was fascinating to watch and learn. Most importantly, when traveling with older teens, it got them excited after 8 days of long drives and strenuous hikes to all the spectacular scenery that exists in Ireland. Of course, the icing on the cake was the opportunity to hold a lamb, and Martin was very keen to the fact that as soon as he brought it out, he had lost my 19 yo daughter and knew if he gave it to her to hold first, she would not have listened to a word he was saying! Great presentation, people, dogs, sheep and experience! I highly recommend this farm and this family if you are in the area!
Travel with Wendy
Travel with Wendy
30/05/2023
Incredible experience learning about the life of sheepdogs and life in Ireland! Absolutely wonderful experience at the Atlantic Sheepdogs near Sligo! Thank you Mark and Mo for teaching us so much about sheep farming, dog herding and life in Ireland.Such a fantastic demonstration. I love dogs 🐶 and sheep 🐑 so this was so great learning about your life’s work. If you are touring this area of Ireland 🇮🇪 it is an absolute must-see!What a fun day and it was beautiful too. If only we could use a few calls like we learned in parenting 😉 hmmm
Alex F
Alex F
21/05/2023
Fantastic!! How much I learned during this visit. And the opportunity to see a dog working and controlling the movement of sheep at the command of the handler was superb.
Sheri S
Sheri S
17/05/2023
Great fun! Such a fun experience to see how a sheepdog works. Martin was very informative and his dog Moe was amazing to watch. I highly recommend this activity.
Christina L
Christina L
15/05/2023
Unforgettable experience Martin and his dog, Moe, are truly an unforgettable experience!! It was so interesting to listen to Martin talk about the generations in his family who have run the sheep farm and hear about how it used to be and some of the advances that have come over the years, including the sheep dogs. Which brings me to Moe. An incredible dog who is a champion Irish sheep dog. He is beautiful, focused, and you can tell he just loves his “job”! It was a joy to watch him work with the sheep and we even got to hold a 2 day old lamb!! 😍 Highly recommend!! So glad it was part of our Connect the Dots tour!
Cassia251
Cassia251
10/05/2023
Awesome experience! What a wonderful experience! Martin and Moe have the most beautiful connection - she is such a clever girl. We loved the demonstration and enjoyed hearing about the history of using dogs to herd sheep. Martin’s enthusiasm and passion for his work absolutely shone through - loved every minute, thankyou 😊
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