Book Now

Dingle Sheepdogs

Sheepdog Trials and Demonstrations on the Dingle Peninsula

Book Your Adventure Now

Sheepdog Trials and Demonstrations

Set on the spectacular Slea Head near Dingle, Aedán’s farm is home to traditional sheepdog trials and live demonstrations on the Dingle Peninsula. Watch highly trained sheepdogs work in perfect sync with their handler, before meeting baby lambs and exploring 1,400-year-old beehive huts steeped in Irish heritage.

Book Your Adventure Now

Featured Experiences

Alongside our sheepdog trials and live demonstrations, visitors can also hold baby lambs and explore ancient beehive huts overlooking Slea Head, Dingle.

Border Collie on a stone wall with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

Sheepdog Trials and Demonstrations

Watch the intelligence and skill of trained Border Collies.

Read More
Woman smiling and holding a young goat in a rustic barn setting.

Hold Baby Lambs

Experience the joy of cuddling and feeding lambs.

Visit website
Round stone hut with a grass roof in a grassy landscape under a cloudy sky.

Beehive Huts Exploration

Step back in time with a self-guided tour of ancient stone huts.

Visit Website

What Others Have Said

Eli Bolyarska
Eli Bolyarska
☆☆☆☆☆
An unique place with a strong atmosphere and stunning views over the Atlantic. The cutest baby lambs, that you got to not only cuttle, but also bottle-feed are an unforgettable experience! And the genuine 1500 year old beehive huts, built just by stone with no mortar or anything else are really impressive! And when you think those were the ordinary people's houses... Absolutely great!
Jason Crowe
Jason Crowe
☆☆☆☆☆
Great stop on our tour, be sure to bring some cash for the $4 euro entry fee. Some beehive huts on the property plus a little barn where you can go and be with the lambs. We also were able to bottle feed some lambs while we were there. Very nice people. There is some parking and facilities there as well as outstanding views of the sea
Kylee Murdock
Kylee Murdock
☆☆☆☆☆
Ok this was SO fun! The lambs are so adorable and friendly, they seem happy here! We got to pay by card as well. As a history lover and Star Wars fan, the beehive huts were really cool to see and the views from this place are stunning. For what you get, the price is great! One of our favorite things we did on our Ireland roadtrip! Unlike some other guest reviews, we were unsupervised with the lambs and not told how to interact or hold them, and so were some children who came in the same time as us.
Valarie Olyniec
Valarie Olyniec
☆☆☆☆☆
last stop on the Dingle peninsula to get the trifecta of baby lamb cuddles, beehive huts either self tour or with guide and herding dog demo! Rocky was an excellent doggo and Mike & team a welcoming hosts!
Valentine Q
Valentine Q
☆☆☆☆☆
Love the baby lambs they’re so so adorable!! But pls pls be careful when playing and don’t drop the baby lambs when you pick them up!! (There was an injured baby lamb bc of that so heartbreaking) Otherwise such a great experience to play with baby lambs and grown sheep! (bring cash, $4 per person which is really reasonable)a welcoming hosts!
Cynthia Canty
Cynthia Canty
☆☆☆☆☆
I discovered Hold A Baby Lamb on Instagram and instantly knew I wanted to visit. We came from our home in Michigan to spend a couple of months in West Cork. Took a trip to the Dingle Peninsula to drive the stunning Slea Head route AND to visit the lambs and beehive huts. Just 4 euros apiece to cuddle lambs and see the ancient beehive huts. LOVED my time with the baby lambs! And the ancient huts have weathered the centuries. They’re right behind the lamb shed, so it’s very easy to see those.
Calvin Lenz
Calvin Lenz
☆☆☆☆☆
A worthy stop on the Dingle peninsula/Slae Head Drive. For a few euro you get to play with some adorable lambs, and see some ruins if you like. Views from the little parking area are nice, it's an easy laid back place, and we got to pet a couple fully grown sheep as well.
John Castles
John Castles
☆☆☆☆☆
Outstanding beauty. So this drive is mostly single lane. Take care. It really is a fantastic drive. It’s a top gear drive if you watch the show. Unmissable. Had a coffee at stone house restaurant coffee bar. There are public toilets here as well. Just behind the gift shop.
Angelica McQuade
Angelica McQuade
☆☆☆☆☆
The lambs were so cute, staff was friendly and able to access the lambs pretty quickly despite it being moderately busy. About 4€ to hold them.. also sheep available we happened to go during feeding them so they gave us a bottle to feed the lambs!!
Travis Eacona
Travis Eacona
☆☆☆☆☆
The name says it all! 🙂 great owners who are warm and welcoming. The baby lambs are so cute and the farm is great. Additionally there are ancient “beehive” huts to visit too. These are where monks lived centuries ago. Must do stop if you are in the area!!

Why Visit Us?

Family-Friendly Fun

An engaging, family-friendly attraction where children and adults can enjoy live sheepdog demonstrations and authentic farm life together.

Deep Farming Heritage

Discover traditional Irish sheep farming techniques passed down through generations, showcased through real working sheepdog trials.

Iconic Coastal Scenery

Enjoy unforgettable views of Slea Head, the Blasket Islands and Skellig Michael along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Interactive Farm Activities

Get hands-on with memorable farm experiences, including holding baby lambs and learning about life on a working sheep farm.

Local Knowledge & Passion

Hosted by Aedán, a local farmer with a deep connection to the land, sharing real stories, skills and traditions.

Easy to Reach

Conveniently located just 14 km from Dingle, directly on the Slea Head Drive — an ideal stop along the Dingle Peninsula.

Book Your Sheepdog Trials

Our Gallery
Book Your Adventure Now

Visit Us

Get Directions
Silhouette of a mountain range against a plain blue background.
A blank white square image.