Atlantic Sheepdogs offers visitors a chance to witness some of the world’s smartest sheepdogs in action on home turf.
World renowned sheepdog handler Martin Feeney and his champion dogs work together to provide you with a captivating sheepdog experience, as you witness first-hand the importance of his bond with these beautiful border collies while herding sheep daily on the farm.
Nestled beneath Benbulben Mountain
Overlooking the famous Streedagh beach and nestled beneath the dramatic tabletop of Benbulben Mountain, this farm has silently soaked up much history on its perch along the Wild Atlantic Way in Sligo. Now let Martin enchant you with his warmth and wit as you behold a life of farming on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
Meet some of our ancient sheep breeds
The farm has dedicated itself also to the conservation of some ancient breeds of sheep on the verge of extinction and we offer you the chance to get up close and personal with these woolly wonders.
An all-year-round attraction
With baby lambs to cuddle, puppies to dote on and sheep shearing demonstrations, all available dependent on the time of year, Atlantic Sheepdogs is the one place you will not want to miss out on as you travel through Ireland.
With a spacious viewing gallery offering panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean; guests can keep cosy while taking in breathtaking views of the mystical Benbulben Mountain. Atlantic Sheepdogs is truly the perfect visitor attraction all year round come hail, rain or shine!
About Atlantic Sheepdog Experience:
Atlantic Sheepdogs is a small family business, run by Martin and Trish Feeney along with their three little boys and an abundance of help from “Granny and Grandad”; Eileen and Eugene Feeney.
Growing up next door to each other; Martin and Trish both came from farming families. However, the Feeney farm was somewhat different from others in the area.
The farm is to be found in Streedagh; Eileen’s homeplace and a stunning coastal townland in the north of County Sligo. Traditionally Eileen’s family farmed their sheep and some cows on the land there.
Streedagh is nestled beneath the dramatic tabletop of Benbulben Mountain, where Eugene’s family farmed their sheep.
This rugged landscape and way of farming led Eugene into the world of sheepdog handling and quickly onward to competing in sheepdog trials. This passion for sheepdog handling transcended the generations and nurtured an unfailing interest in Martin for both sheep and sheepdogs.
The Annual International Young Sheepdog Handler competition selects the best of handlers up to 25 years of age. Martin became the youngest ever handler to win this competition, aged just 11 years.
Martin and his father have travelled the world since, both competing in and judging sheepdog trials. Both have appeared on the hit BBC television show “One Man and his Dog” while Martin has represented Ireland countless times on both an international and world level. To this day, Martin’s young handler record remains unbroken.
How to book and see demonstration times:
You can see all info on booking your visit and demonstration times at their website here
