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About us

Connemara’s Hidden Gem

At Glengowla Mines and Family Farm Experience you will find lots to do- an Underground Mine Tour, Sheep Herding and Traditional Irish Turf Cutting Demonstrations. We are about to start offering Farm Walks too all at the one destination.

Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience are owned and run by Keith Geoghegan. The mines and farm have been intrinsically entwined with the Geoghegan family for generations. Their ancestors have lived in Glengowla and worked in the mine and farmed the land. After the mine closed, they moved into the Mine Agent’s Cottage and continued to live in the cottage until 1989.

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Underground Mine Tour
Underground Mine Tour
  • Guided tour

Sheep Herding Demonstration
Sheep Herding Demonstration
  • Guided tour

Turf-Cutting Demonstration
Turf-Cutting Demonstration
  • Guided tour

Explore Connemara

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Discover over 160 Years Of history.

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What Our Visitors Say

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What Our Visitors Say

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Visit Our Gift Shop For Unique Products.

Complete your experience at Glengowla Mines with a visit to our charming Gift Shop. Discover locally made crafts, unique souvenirs, and meaningful keepsakes inspired by Connemara’s rich heritage.

Take a piece of Ireland home with you — and find the perfect reminder of your day with us

Gifts for family Gifts to purchase Gifts to get Gifts for you Gifts From locally made crafts and woollen goods to mining
Irish Crafts Produced By Local Artists
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Children panning (sifting) material in water to find small minerals or gems as part of that experience at Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience
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Respect & Preservation

Whether you’re visiting for a guided mine tour, enjoying a sheepdog demonstration, or simply exploring the grounds, we invite you to join us in respecting and preserving this special place.

Together, we can keep Glengowla Mine’s story alive.