Visitor holding a lamb with the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough valley behind

Fourth-generation working family farm in Wicklow

Welcome to Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Experience life on a real Irish sheep farm, watch our working border collies in a live sheepdog demonstration and meet our young lambs in the heart of Glendalough and the Wicklow countryside.

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Prebooking is essential. To arrange your visit, WhatsApp Richard on +353 86 330 6566

Irish Sheepdog Demonstration See our working Border Collies in action

Hold a Baby Lamb A favourite farm experience for visitors

Stay on the Farm Experience a peaceful farm stay in Wicklow

Ancient Farm Museum Discover generations of Irish farming life

Historic Mass Rock Pause at our ancient Mass Rock in Glendalough

Visit Our Farm Shop Take home a little memory of Cullen’s

Our story

About Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Nestled in the heart of Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Cullen’s Sheep Farm is a fourth-generation family-run sheep farm rooted in the traditions of hill sheep farming.

For generations, our family has made a living farming sheep on the beautiful, rugged mountainsides surrounding the ancient and historic valley of Glendalough.

Ours is a story of hard work, resilience and, above all, a deep love for the land and the traditional Irish farming way of life that is quickly disappearing.

We invite you to step back in time and experience, even for a short while, the peaceful and timeless charm of our working mountain farm.

A visit to Cullen’s Sheep Farm offers a unique, hands-on connection with the land, the animals and the generations of farming tradition that have shaped this beautiful part of County Wicklow.

Ready to Meet the Lambs?

Hold Baby Lambs in Wicklow

Get up close with our baby lambs and enjoy one of the most loved experiences at Cullen’s Sheep Farm. A gentle, memorable moment and a firm favourite with our visitors.

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Visitor holding a baby lamb at Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Young visitor holding a baby lamb at Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Visitor smiling with a baby lamb at Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Baby lamb experience at Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Visitors meeting lambs at Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Farm Tours and Experiences

Discover Our Most Loved Farm Experiences

Experience authentic Irish farm life in the heart of Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. From live sheepdog demonstrations and private farm visits to our historic Mass Rock, farm museum and peaceful farm stay, discover memorable experiences at Cullen’s Sheep Farm.

Cullen’s Sheep Farm museum and Mass Rock experience

Farm Experience with Mass Rock & Museum Visit

Our most complete farm visit, including sheepdogs, lambs, local history, the Mass Rock and our ancient farm museum.

Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes

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Exclusive & Personalised

Private Farm Experience

A more personal visit for families, couples and small groups who want extra time, interaction and a relaxed farm experience.

Arranged by request

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Working sheepdog demonstration at Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Ideal for Groups

Group Sheepdog Demonstration

A lively working sheepdog demonstration designed for coach tours, school groups, travel groups and organised visits.

Approx. 45-50 minutes

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Farm accommodation living area at Cullen’s Sheep Farm

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Stay at Cullen’s Sheep Farm

Enjoy a peaceful self-catering stay on the farm, close to Glendalough, the Wicklow Way and the surrounding countryside.

Minimum 2-night stay

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Stay on the Farm

Stay at Shepherd’s Rest, Our New Farm Accommodation

Stay in the heart of the Wicklow countryside at Cullen’s Sheep Farm and experience the peace and character of a real working family farm. Our farm accommodation near Glendalough offers a relaxing base for exploring Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains and the surrounding countryside.

Whether you are planning a quiet countryside escape, a family break or a stay as part of your Cullen’s Sheep Farm experience, you can enjoy beautiful rural surroundings, fresh air and authentic farm life right outside your door.

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Cullen's Sheep Farm

Explore Our Farm Experiences

Discover our farm experiences below. Select an experience to read about what is included, visiting times, pricing and booking information.

01 Most Popular

Farm Experience with Mass Rock & Museum Visit

Our most complete and immersive farm experience.

1 hour 10 minutes Adults €20

Step into traditional Irish rural life with a guided visit through Cullen’s Sheep Farm. This experience offers a deeper insight into sheep farming, heritage, and the way of life that has been passed down for over four generations.

This experience includes

Introduction and background to Cullen’s Sheep Farm
Learn about our family farm and traditional Irish way of life, farmed for over 4 generations
Watch an exciting live Irish sheepdog demonstration
Visit our historic Mass Rock and enjoy a quiet moment in a unique setting
Walk through our farm museum and discover how people lived and worked off the land in previous generations
Greater opportunity and more time to hold and take photos with young lambs
Visit our farm gift shop and take home special memories

Visiting Information

Time

2:30 PM daily (Monday-Saturday)
12:00 Noon (Sunday and Bank Holiday)

Arrival

We recommend arriving 10 minutes ahead of time.

Duration

1 hour 10 minutes

Pricing

Adults: €20
Children (5-15): €10
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children): €50
Under 5: Free

This experience is perfect for families, travellers, photographers, and visitors exploring Glendalough and the Wicklow countryside.

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02 Exclusive & Personalised

Private Farm Experience

A personalised and exclusive sheep farm experience.

1 hour 20 minutes Pricing on enquiry

Enjoy a private visit to Cullen’s Sheep Farm with a dedicated and relaxed experience tailored to your group. This extended experience offers a deeper connection to farm life, combining hands-on interaction with rich local history.

This experience includes

Private sheepdog demonstration with more interaction and explanation
Personal introduction to the farm and family history
Visit to the historic Mass Rock
Guided walk through the farm museum
Opportunity to hold and take photos with young lambs
Visit our farm shop and take home a piece of the farm to remember your visit
A relaxed, flexible and intimate farm visit at your own pace

Visiting Information

Time

Please contact the farm directly to arrange a suitable time

Duration

1 hour 20 minutes

Pricing

For pricing information, please get in touch with us.

Perfect for couples, families, photographers, and visitors looking for a more exclusive and personalised experience.

Private experiences are very limited and tend to book out quickly. We strongly recommend calling in advance to secure your preferred date and time.

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03 Ideal for Groups

Group Sheepdog Demonstration

A lively and engaging sheepdog experience for large groups and coach tours.

Approx. 45-50 minutes Adults €15

Our Classic Sheepdog Demonstration is designed especially for large groups, coach tours, and organised visits who want to experience a traditional Irish sheepdog in action while learning about life on a working sheep farm in Wicklow.

This experience includes

A warm welcome and introduction to Cullen’s Sheep Farm
A short talk on sheep farming in Ireland and daily life on a working farm
Live sheepdog demonstration showcasing how our trained dogs work with sheep
Opportunity to hold and take photos with young lambs
Free time to visit our farm shop

Visiting Information

Group Size

Large Groups

Duration

Approx. 45-50 minutes

Schedule

Sunday: 9:20 AM
Monday - Saturday: 4:30 PM

Pricing

Adults: €15
Children: €7

Booking

Pre-booking essential for all groups

This experience is ideal for coach tours, school groups, travel groups, and visitors with limited time who want an authentic and memorable Irish farm experience.

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Booking & Enquiries

Planning Your Visit?

For bookings, availability and group enquiries, please contact Cullen’s Sheep Farm directly. We recommend getting in touch in advance to arrange your visit.

Plan Your Journey

How to Reach the Farm

01 / FROM DUBLIN

From Dublin

Take the St. Kevin’s Bus (Route 181) from Dublin to Glendalough. Get down at Laragh village, the closest stop to the farm.

02 / LOCAL TRANSPORT

Local Bus Connections

The TFI Local Link Route 183 connects Laragh with:

Arklow
Rathdrum
Roundwood
Wicklow Town

(Route: Arklow - Glendalough)

From Laragh, the farm is just a pleasant walk.

03 / DIRECT TRAVEL

By Taxi / Cab

Visitors can also hire a taxi or cab from Dublin, Bray, Glendalough, or nearby towns for a more direct and convenient journey to the farm.

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Visitor Reviews

Loved by Visitors from Around the World

Google Reviews

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   Krista Brennan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience! The tour was very informative, engaging, and well thought out. Richard had a great demonstration of the sheep dogs hearding skills and the whole tour group even got to hold some cute lambs at the end! Would happily go back again.
  
 
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   Andrei 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful tour, Richard is a natural at it and has great pieces and tidbits of history and information throughout the tour. Very cool seeing the border collies in action and learning about their training. Also super fun to hold the lambs at the end, great experience!
  
 
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   Andrea Morley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Truly wonderful experience for all ages! Richie the owner shared amazing info about his farm, the local area, and sheepdogs. Getting to hold a lamb, as well as the sheepdog demo, was so special!
  
 
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   F. B. 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We where there as part of a guided tour and it was amazing! The sheep dog demonstration was brilliant and the dog was so agile and well trained. It was also very interesting to learn about the sheep and training of the dogs and their personalities. The highlight was that we could hold and cuddle a lamb. It was a once in a lifetime experience.
  
 
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   Janine hardy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous, thanks Richie for looking after my folks. They all loved it.
  
 
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   Gina Rebesco 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend a visit to Cullens Sheep Farm! We added this visit to our day trip to the Wicklow Mountains from Dublin. Communication with Richard was very easy and booking was straightforward as well. We enjoyed learning about the farm’s history and daily life from Richard. It was also a highlight watching the incredible sheepdog demonstration. We brought our 2- and 4-year-old, and both absolutely loved it—especially getting to hold a baby lamb at the end of the visit. We loved meeting Richard and talking with him, he was very warm and seemed to welcome visitors. I would highly recommend this unique, educational and fun experience!
  
 
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   Carola Del Buono 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An amazing, authentic Irish experience! I recently visited Cullen’s Sheep Farm and absolutely loved it. The farm is easy to reach—less than a 20-minute walk from Lynhams of Laragh pub, right next to the beautiful Brockagh Mountain. Richard is a fantastic host and incredibly knowledgeable. We had a great conversation about the Black Cheviot sheep. He owns over 600 sheep, mostly Wicklow Cheviot (some crossed with Suffolk) and some Dorset. Watching the border collie demonstration was incredible, and holding the baby lambs in our arms was pure joy. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful place! 😊
  
 
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   Wayne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very informative. The farmer answered any and all questions. It's better than another sheep farm I've been to with different tour company. The admission price is included with the tour.

Tripadvisor Reviews

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   Carola D 
 
 
 
 Verified An amazing, authentic Irish experience! I recently visited Cullen’s Sheep Farm and absolutely loved it. The farm is easy to reach—less than a 20-minute walk from Lynhams of Laragh pub, right next to the beautiful Brockagh Mountain. Richard is a fantastic host and incredibly knowledgeable. We had a great conversation about the Black Cheviot sheep. He owns over 600 sheep, mostly Wicklow Cheviot (some crossed with Suffolk) and some Dorset. Watching the border collie demonstration was incredible, and holding the baby lambs in our arms was pure joy. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful place! 😊
  
 
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   Stella C 
 
 
 
 Verified Best Experience in Ireland Amazing experience. So informative about the sheep and the dogs. Extremely kind staff. Let us hold multiple lambs for as long as we wanted. Highly, highly, highly recommend. Especially getting the tour with Mark and Rex! They were the best!
  
 
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   Trey C 
 
 
 
 Verified Great for all ages. My family of 10 from 13 to 80 years old had a great time! We highly recommend it.
  
 
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   Mlloydc 
 
 
 
 Verified Fun and engaging for the whole family! Richard was an exceptional host! He was warm, friendly, and a wonderful storyteller as a fourth generation sheep farmer! My girls and I marveled at Rob (the sheep dog) and Richard’s ability to round-up and direct the sheep during the highly engaging demonstration. Of course, holding and cuddling lambs at the end of the tour was a definite highlight! However, Richard also weaved in other aspects of Irish history including the Mass Rock, in which we visited a site on the farm where Catholics worshipped in secret during British rule. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and hard to leave!
  
 
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   Stephanie M 
 
 
 
 Verified Cute sheep snd informative. The farm is so beautiful and the animals are well loved and looked after. Amazing to see how even in 2026 the old ways are so strong.
  
 
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   Sarah M 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing Time Richard was very informative about the farm and the whole experience was amazing! Would definitely recommend.
  
 
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   valentina l 
 
 
 
 Verified Unique experience - Private tour What an incredible experience, my husband and I did a private tour and it was amazing! Highly recommended. Baby lambs were very cute and the dogs were very smart and well trained. We also learned so much and were inspired by Richard’s sheep farm.
  
 
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   GoPlaces43090544165 
 
 
 
 Verified Delightful visit Perfect for everyone—all ages! Joyful experience to hear history, see the dog herding, and hold a lamb. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Joanne M 
 
 
 
 Verified Sheep and dogs....what more can you ask for? Had a wonderful time here on our Wild Rovers tour. It was very informative and entertaining to say the least. Nice that toilets were available and of course holding the lambs were so rewarding! Belle, Bob and Coop were awesome entertainment. Thank you to the Cullen crew!
  
 
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   Love a Road Trip 
 
 
 
 Verified Experience a real sheep farm What a fun experience! We held baby lambs and watched the border collie (Spot) herd the sheep. Richie explained how he trains the dogs and many other things about his farm and business. Highly recommend, and recommend Wild Rover tours for the trip down.