Walking with
Valais Blacknose Sheep

We’re so grateful for the unforgettable experience at this idyllic farm. Spending time with the charming Valais Blacknose sheep was pure joy, and walking alongside them made for such a special connection. Our host, John, was incredible—sharing fascinating insights about sheep farming and Irish history, all with warmth, wit, and plenty of laughs. And of course, a huge thank you to the real star of the day—Lassie, the brilliant border collie who kept us all (humans included) in perfect order. We can’t recommend this magical experience enough!

A unique experience! Definitely a highlight of our road trip through Ireland. We received a very warm welcome from the whole family and learnt a lot about Ireland. We took the sheep for a long walk through the different fields and the forest. The sheep are super cute and so fluffy. It was also very cool to see the sheep dog in action. We can definitely recommend the black nose sheep tour 🙂

Walking with Valais Blacknose Sheep in the heart of the Irish countryside was an outstanding highlight of our trip. From the moment we arrived, John greeted us warmly and immediately made us feel welcome. His friendliness and enthusiasm set the tone for an experience that felt both authentic and special.
The Valais Blacknose Sheep were a delight — calm, gentle, and full of character. It was clear how well cared-for and loved they are, which made walking alongside them both relaxing and joyful. John’s depth of knowledge and passion for the breed and the landscape came across in every explanation, adding real insight and meaning to the experience.
An especially memorable touch was being invited for tea afterwards — an unexpected and genuinely heart-warming gesture that rounded off the visit perfectly. It gave us the chance to enjoy further conversation, learn more about the farm, and feel part of something truly personal.

Let me just start by saying I cannot say enough about this wonderful experience.
John and his daughter were some of the kindest, most interesting people. We met in our 10 days in Ireland, and they were many kind of interesting people, so that’s saying a lot.
They accommodated us finding out about their wonderful service last minute and accommodated us the same day.
What we thought would be an hour walk with some sheep, through some beautiful fields, turned into a two hour history lesson on everything you could imagine that was sweet and unusual about Ireland.
Walking through a few of these fields, seeing the beautiful landscaping, and even getting a wonderfully captivating sheepdog demonstration from their sweet pup Lassie!
I don’t think my trip to Ireland would’ve been complete without this incredible experience and my 30 year old son and 32-year-old daughter concur wholeheartedly.

What a wonderful gift, John and his daughter gave to us and will give it to you on this incredibly affordable Ireland experience.

This tour was easily one of the highlights of our holiday in Ireland. The entire experience—from meeting John and walking with the beautiful Valais sheep—exceeded our expectations and then some. Being able to have this experience on an actual working farm and learn more about the history of both the land, sheep, and surrounding area from John truly added to our visit. John was incredibly generous with sharing both his insights, extraordinary farm, and leading us with the sheep (alongside their sweet and highly attentive sheep herding dog Lassie!). This is a truly unique experience we will never forget and we highly recommend to anyone visiting Ireland.