Welcome to Irish Working Sheepdogs
Sheepdog Demonstrations all Year Round - Call us now to Book.
Call us now: 087 8141391 or email irishworkingsheepdogs@gmail.com to make a booking
REVIEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
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Very fun experience learning about the how the Border Collies are trained and used. The gentleman gave us a great entertaining history of the farms , sheep , wool,... read more etc. I also got to hold and feed a baby goat! Highly recommend!
A Mull
March 20, 2024This is a great spot/experience and well worth a visit
Ann Murphy
September 20, 2023 -
Very nice and interesting!
Tiago Nockemann
April 20, 2024An unexpected highlight of my Irish vacation. Michael put on a real show for us. The dogs are amazing. The surroundings can't be beat. Don't miss this place!
Sara Putnam
August 26, 2025Michael and his dogs are amazing! We called at the last minute to book a demonstration and he asked our location which was nearby and he told us to... read more come on over. He is very knowledgeable and understands his dogs and how to work with them. He recognizes a good dog that will not back down from the sheep.
Molly Howell
August 20, 2023It was a privilege to see Michael and his dogs working together; something to aspire to 💯.
Doireann Dowling
December 20, 2023 -
Fantastic experience, impressive to see the intelligence and discipline of a working dog?☘️
Borislav Vujaklija
April 24, 2023We really enjoyed hearing about the sheep and the working sheep dogs.
Rhonda Arnett
April 20, 2024Had the best time watching the dogs, listening to Michael, and seeing the sheep. Becoming best friends with world renowned sheep herder, Dennis, was also a highlight. Highly recommend!
Erin Jackson
May 13, 2024Was an awesome experience ?✨
Sindy Jeraldy Calderón Toledo
March 8, 2023 -
A wonderful experience.We went from dublin and we have learned a lot about sheeps, sheepdogs and sheep keeping.Thank you, Michael, for your interesting and funny explanations!Michael was a joy... read more to learn from and to just chat with. Even got to feed a baby lamb. Can't recommend highly enough. Michael not only informed everything about sheep but also guided us to many places for a visit in wicklow and kildare.
prince philip
March 8, 2023Michael is the real deal! Fantastic experience! Highly recommend!
Sue Hauenstein
March 20, 2024Best thing we did in Ireland.
Weston Kelsey
August 20, 2023This was the best experience! Our family had the best time. We felt like we were a part of Michael's family. He was so warm, welcoming and so funny! The... read more demonstration and explanation of how dogs are trained was amazing! But after the demo he spent a lot of time just chatting with us. He even made a call to a friend of his to find a place we could listen to a live session. Michael went so far beyond what we were expecting. Do not miss this experience! Thank you, Michael! PS...We found a restaurant with delicious lamb last night!
Barb Nott
May 6, 2023 -
Très intéressant est impressionnant. Je n'attendais pas grand chose de cette attraction et j'ai été très agréablement surpris
Olivier Raoux
October 4, 2025This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The dogs are clearly well-loved and cared for, and an incredible testament to their training. Michael did an excellent job of... read more explaining the training process and sheep farming to us. The sheep were beautiful and the facilities were clean and easy to find, and it started on time. He happily answered questions of all sorts and was a pleasure to learn from. I 100% recommend this experience if you are in the Dublin area and want to enjoy a sheep dog demonstration.
Nora Grenager
September 30, 2025Great experience. Michael Crowe, a renowned sheepdog handler offers a memorable experience of seeing working border collies in action. The beautiful views and vibrant scenery of Kildare and Wicklow create... read more the perfect backdrop and a genuine atmosphere where you will be engrossed in the Irish countryside. You will get the chance to see the Wicklow cheviot sheep being managed by expertly trained sheepdogs. Allow yourself a snapshot of a real Irish experience. The only problem in my opinion, the exhibition is really short in time but very interesting!
EmVaEs
February 20, 2024This is a wonderful experience, I really liked it.
Rina Combs
October 20, 2023 -
One of my favourite places to bring guests. Highly recommend visiting. Great for adults and children.
Hazel Tucker Fogarty
February 8, 2023gabriella karam
August 20, 2023 -
Fantastic experience. Host was very friendly and provided an excellent presentation. He allowed audience participation and even allowed us to feed a baby lamb. The drive to the location was... read more breathtaking. Highly recommend this experience.
Greg Mull
March 20, 2024Among my favorite things we did in Ireland. Highly recommend.
e Walsh
April 29, 2024Very interesting and makes you want to support all local farmers. You feel the heart and soul that goes into the sheepdog training- but also the sheep industry importance. Well... read more worth the visit.
Kirstin Hoff
November 20, 2023Michael was delightful as were his dogs! He was informative and funny and we really loved learning about just what goes into training these amazing work dogs and more insights... read more into sheep farming! Would totally recommend! He also gave us some tips on hiking around the area, etc…a super nice guy.
Amanda Heaston
October 20, 2023 -
Excellent explanation of the working dogs and sheep herding. I have seen this before but not such detailed explanation and demonstration. The different whistles and control was truly amazing. The... read more little store to buy products was good local products.
Joanne Mc
September 30, 2025My father said he wanted to go to sheep dog training and i was happy to take him. I thought after the lesson he would finally sit and stay when... read more i whistled. Unfortunately it turned out that that wasn't what was happening. I'm still giving 5 stars though because the dogs were adorable and the demonstration i saw was fun and informative.
Laura Jennifer
October 20, 2023Loved the dogs, so cool what they can do.
Stephanie Chen
April 22, 2024 -
If there is one thing I can ABSOLUTELY recommend to do while in Ireland, it is to watch these working dogs! Michael was so hospitable and welcoming, considerate and overall... read more very entertaining the entire time we were there. From the moment he noticed we had small children, he switched dogs (just out of precautions, he knows his animals) he informed us of his background, gave us a wonderful lesson on the history of working dogs, taught us so much about sheep, the every day life of a sheep farmer, taught us plenty of basic tactics his dogs learned, and the demonstration was fantastic. He let us interact with fresh lambs he had on the farm, with his pups, if I could’ve taken one home I would have! Please give Michael a call, it’s an amazing opportunity to learn about an important aspect of the Irish community, and we will absolutely visit him again when we get the chance!
Daniela Tucker
April 22, 202410/10 experience! Had the best time here and would absolutely recommend. A very unique thing to watch and the dogs are adorable and skilled
Thiiugvdd Ghfhd
April 8, 2023I can’t say enough about how fun this was. We were a group of four ladies and we had a private demo. Mike answered all our questions and shared his... read more life story with us. We didn’t feel rushed and just enjoyed. We loved seeing his dogs in action. One was an old hand at it and one was still learning but had tons of energy and willingness. Thank you Mike and sorry you had to wait for us as we were lost navigating!
Laurie Eccleston
November 20, 2023É uma experiência quase única para se ver. Vale a experiência, crianças devem gostar bastante também. O instrutor explica bastante sobre e é atencioso. No fim fiquei com dó das ovelhas hahahaha. A... read more lojinha achei um pouco expansiva, mas há produtos bem bonitos e bons.
Daiany De Melo Marcelino Da Silva
October 7, 2025 -
Michael, Maggie, and Rose - what a dream team! We absolutely recommend a visit, learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the lovely company.
Irene Kopp
April 10, 2023It was fantastic show. Gives lots of information. Highly recommend going to see
Erin Loveday
September 20, 2023Michael is a wonderful, charming story teller. His adorable dogs are hard workers who love their job. Kids and adults enjoyed.
Peter K
September 20, 2023One of my favorites from our visit to Ireland! Really interesting to see and learn more about! Super friendly farmer and dogs!
Cynthia Sia
April 10, 2023