Newtown Hill Sheepdog Demonstration
Local farmers Philip & Daniel host a sheepdog demonstration, where you'll witness the incredible skill of their dogs herding their sheep
🗓️ 6-6:45pm Friday 9th October
🎟️ €12 Adult €8 Child (20% off for the festival)
📍Glencullen, Dublin Mountains
Watch the dogs work the flock using a combination of whistle and voice commands, and see first-hand the skill, training and partnership between farmer, dog and sheep.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Dublin Mountains, this is a chance to experience a genuine part of Irish farming life and rural heritage.
🐕 Meet Skye, Callie & Nell
🐑 Watch the dogs work the Wicklow Cheviot flock
🏔️ Experience the Dublin Mountains
🚜 A traditional farming skill passed down through generations
This event is part of the 2026 Dublin Mountains Festival ~ Féile na Sléibhte, which runs from October 1st to 10th and features a mix of walks, talks, and events celebrating the Dublin Mountains in a sustainable and engaging way.
This year's theme is "Discover Our Mountains" a perefctly fitting theme for this event. Find out more about all other events at dublinmountains.ie
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Highlights
- 45 minutes
- under 16 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 5:45 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Johnnie Fox's Overflow Car Park
Ballybetagh Road
Glencullen
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