31 Sheepdogs at Work

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From the moment visitors pull up they immediately absorb the fresh, clean mountain air with panoramic views tapping into their senses and emotions.

Jamese McCloy is a fourth-generation shepherd who wants to show people sheep farming and particularly his highly trained team of working sheepdogs in the beautiful landscape of the Sperrin Mountains.

Jamese points out Slemish Mountain in the distance, and tells the story about Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, who was a shepherd there. It’s a good tale well told and a reminder that 1,500 years later farmers are still herding sheep here. But the main stories here are about the animals and the farming life. It’s his relationship with his dogs that’s most striking. Seeing them up-close, working together, communicating using body language, whispers and whistles, is amazing.

Glenshane Farm

Jamese McCloy info@glenshanecountryfarm.com +44 (0) 7979 860070 glenshanecountryfarm.com -----------Location: 5 Lisnamuck Hill, Maghera, Co. Londonderry, BT465LB -----------Book online or contact via email or phone for group bookings

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