1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Seven generations of Calvey family sheep farming on Achill Island
Producing Mayo Blackface Mountain Lambs using traditional artisan methods
Learn about historic farming techniques and Blackface Mountain Sheep
See and interact with the iconic long-haired, black-faced, horned shee
€ 83.9
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Get up close with Achill Island’s sheep farming heritage and embrace an unforgettable adventure with the Calvey family, who have been tending Blackfaced Mountain Sheep for seven generations. Nestled amidst the high hills and breathtaking coastal scenery of Achill, this immersive experience allows visitors to step into the daily life of a traditional sheep farm. Learn about the Calveys’ unique farming system, try your hand at sheep shearing, and even direct the friendly working sheepdog, Tom, as you gain a hands-on understanding of this time-honoured craft. It’s a fun, educational, and active way to connect with the land, the animals, and the longstanding traditions of Achill Island.
As part of the visit, enjoy a hearty lunch featuring Traditional Irish Stew, made with Achill Mountain Lamb and seasonal vegetables grown on the island. Slow-cooked to perfection, the stew is served with homemade brown soda bread and creamy Irish butter, offering a rich and comforting taste of Ireland’s culinary heritage. Relish your meal in the welcoming surroundings of the farm, where every ingredient has been reared and grown with care, connecting you directly to the people, place, and passion behind every bite. This experience is a true celebration of Achill’s farming culture, landscape, and gastronomy.
Hands on experience
Learn the history of this familiy business and farming methods
Try your hand at sheep shearing
Work with Tom, the friendly working sheep dog
Traditional Irish Stew
Prepared with Achill Lamb and seasonal vegetables
Gratuities
Appropriate footwear and raingear
Weather-appropriate clothing
Camera
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your Experience
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Keep your personal essentials
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Couldn't recommend Achill Lamb highly enough. I have bought lamb when I have been on holidays over the last few years but decided to buy a full lamb for my parent the last time we were in Achill. It was sent to their home in Kerry in perfect condition, boxed, bagged and labelled perfectly. The taste from the meat is just amazing. So much so my parents bought another lamb and this was just as nice. As my father said, no other lamb compares to this and he is dead right. Well done to Achill Lamb.
Top class produce. I bought the full lamb in a box portioned for the freezer. The outer box was clearly labelled “food produce”, all portions inside were well wrapped and labelled and a recipe booklet was included with lots of Calveys Achill Mountain Lamb recipes from celebrity chefs. We have never eaten so well. Lovely Sunday roasts, late suppers of liver and onions, chops midweek and still plenty of cuts left in the freezer. Great value for all the dinners we are getting out of it. It took up 2 full shelves. Freezing had no impact on the taste. You can’t go wrong with this lamb, defrost the joint the night before, slow cook it covered on a bed of onions, garlic, carrots or whatever is in the fridge with red wine, chicken stock, herbs and tomato purée, or follow one of the recipes, it comes out perfect every time. You can read all about the welfare of the animals on the website and the happy lives they lead. Customer service was great, Grainne kept in touch by email and we look forward to calling into the shop someday when we visit Achill Island.
We walked in for rack of lamb to cook at our Airbnb . Oh my gosh ! The best tender meat ever! Local butchers it is must try lovely clean shop with excellent service and lots of seasonable choices !
Ordered the 16kg carcass online and received follow up phone call from Grainne to confirm all details correct. Package received two days later in an ice box and all items neatly labeled, which is very convenient. Probably the best lamb I've ever had. Can't recommend enough: great value, excellent service and superior quality product.
Received side of lamb last week. Delivered to door, iced box. Fantastic service. Lamb absolutely divine, have had shoulder of lamb roasted today, centre loin chops yesterday, tender, succulent, melt in the mouth, delicious the best I’ve ever had. Would definitely recommend and will be back for more
