Glengowla Tours Ltd

Glengowla Tours Limited operates the Glengowla Mines and Family Farm Experience, a unique heritage attraction in the heart of Connemara, County Galway. Visitors are invited to step beneath the surface of an abandoned silver‑ and lead‑rich mine on a guided underground tour, explore the on‑site museum, wander the scenic grounds and even try their hand at gold panning.

Beyond the mine, the farm offers a range of authentic Irish demonstrations: traditional sheep‑dog herding with friendly working dogs, a hands‑on turf‑cutting experience that showcases how peat was once harvested and dried in every Connemara household, and forthcoming farm walks that reveal the rhythms of rural life. Educational programmes are also available, including geology, seismology and specialised tours for primary and secondary schools, travel trade groups and other organised parties.

Based in Glengowla, Oughterard, the centre provides a lively, family‑friendly environment where history, agriculture and natural science converge, making it an ideal destination for tourists, school groups and anyone keen to discover a hidden gem of the West of Ireland.