Glengowla Mines

Glengowla Mines Guided Underground Tours, Working Sheepdog Demonstrations, Peat Harvesting, Gold Panning, Seismic Dis
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Please note the mines are closed from the 1st of Nov - 1st March. For visits during the winter months please call in advance. Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience offers a fun day out for all the family! There is much to do at Glengowla such as:
• Enjoy an underground tour of Connemara’s only show mine,
• Be amazed at the bond between farmer and sheepdog as you watch them work together to he

rd sheep in the Sheep herding demonstration,
• Be introduced to the art of turf cutting – a true Irish experience,
• Take a leisurely farm walk (1 km), learn about the wild flowers and pet the animals.
• Pan for gold in our Gold Panning station and keep the gems you find! Advanced booking required for the Sheep Dog Herding and Turf Cutting Demonstrations. Please see www.glengowlamines.ie

Make a day of it and bring your own picnic! Also available on site: Gift Shop, Refreshments and Outdoor Seating Area, Museum & Free Car Parking.








Over the hill and onto the job ⛰️🐾 The view from the top is better when you have a flock to guide 🐑 🐾. The visitors watc...
01/06/2026

Over the hill and onto the job ⛰️🐾

The view from the top is better when you have a flock to guide 🐑 🐾. The visitors watch and get the pictures as the sheepdog takes the commands 👀 🧑‍🌾 📸

These lovely Canadians enjoyed an authentic Irish experience with us today. 🥰 🇨🇦 🇮🇪 They joined us for a turf cutting de...
22/05/2026

These lovely Canadians enjoyed an authentic Irish experience with us today. 🥰 🇨🇦 🇮🇪 They joined us for a turf cutting demonstration and luck was on their side to find some treasure ☘️💚 📸

Join us on a humbling journey underground, walking in the footsteps of the brave, hardworking miners and marvel at Mothe...
19/05/2026

Join us on a humbling journey underground, walking in the footsteps of the brave, hardworking miners and marvel at Mother Nature’s secret works 🔦 🪖 🕯️ ⛏️ 💎 🪨
Enjoy gold panning on the surface after ☺️ ✨

📸 thanks to Our Irish Heritage 🤩 🇮🇪 ☘️

The Lodge at Ashford Castle always a pleasure having your guests visit and making memories to treasure 💎 ☺️
18/05/2026

The Lodge at Ashford Castle always a pleasure having your guests visit and making memories to treasure 💎 ☺️

Keith demonstrating traditional sheep handling techniques in an educational and entertaining way for our visitors 🧑‍🌾 🐑 ...
09/05/2026

Keith demonstrating traditional sheep handling techniques in an educational and entertaining way for our visitors 🧑‍🌾 🐑 🐾 📸 ☘️

No sheep left behind! ❤️The loyalty of our Border Collie is unmatched… quiet, focused and determined 🐑 🐾 👁️
07/05/2026

No sheep left behind! ❤️

The loyalty of our Border Collie is unmatched… quiet, focused and determined 🐑 🐾 👁️

Hello May! Hello Summer 👋🩵May the months ahead be filled with spontaneous journeys, sunny adventures and unforgettable m...
01/05/2026

Hello May! Hello Summer 👋🩵

May the months ahead be filled with spontaneous journeys, sunny adventures and unforgettable memories ☀️💎✨🗺️

A magical spring morning on the farm ✨The farmer Keith, and his loyal sheepdog Pippa, introducing a little lamb to their...
29/04/2026

A magical spring morning on the farm ✨The farmer Keith, and his loyal sheepdog Pippa, introducing a little lamb to their newest visitor 🧑‍🌾 🐾 🐑 🥰

Oughterard Heritage thank you for choosing us as your surprise… 🤩 💎 It was a pleasure to have you all visit 🩵
26/04/2026

Oughterard Heritage thank you for choosing us as your surprise… 🤩 💎 It was a pleasure to have you all visit 🩵

What are our Galway and Mayo iCAN groups doing hundreds of metres underground?

Why, it’s our annual regional meeting of course! With iCAN, meetings always come with a little extra surprise!

Thank you to Oughterard Heritage for hosting this years event, which took place on Thursday 16th April, and to our Galway and Mayo iCAN groups for a fantastic day

Galway Community Archaeology Galway County Heritage Office Historical Ballinrobe Louisburgh & Killeen Heritage Woodlawn Heritage Group Skehana and District Heritage Group Moycullen Heritage Milltown Heritage, Co Galway Killererin Heritage Society Claregalway Historical & Cultural Society

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Glengowla
Galway
H91PX22

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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