Schools Demonstrations with Newport Shepherds

We are committed to caring for, protecting, and enhancing our nation’s heritage for future generations. Having perfected our skills on the hills of Newport, Co. Mayo and the Andes, our sheepdog training and demonstration business offers a unique experience for your students.

Whether we bring our mobile show to your school or you choose to come visit us on our traditional sheep farm in Deradda, Newport, Co. Mayo, we guarantee a memorable day for students of all ages.

Our interactive demonstrations involve historically exploring how the Border Collie breed developed in farming over the years, how these special work dogs are trained and how they learn. Discover how important sheepdogs are in everyday life in Ireland and how they have been part of the history of humankind.

You will also learn about our different breeds of sheep and the importance of their adaptation to the mountains and much more.

Experience Irish traditions and the day to day life of a real Irish shepherd, watch live sheepdog demonstrations, witness traditional farming methods and skills that have been handed down through generations, hear fascinating stories about our ancestors. Meet new puppies, our therapy dog Guapo, and our famous mountain dog Birch from our mobile petting farm.

We also invite students to work hands-on with our highly trained sheepdogs.