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Adults
From 13 years old
€ 36.71
Children
6 - 12 years old
€ 26.22
Private Group
Only for 2 people
€ 293.66
Prices include fees
Discover Ireland’s Only Blackcurrant Farm with the Jeffares Family!
Discover the workings of a blackcurrant farm as 4th generation farmer and specialist grower Des Jeffares and his two golden retrievers Molly and Sofie (don’t worry they are very friendly) take you on a tour of the farm. The Jeffares family have been growing blackcurrants on the farm since 1955 and today the farm is Ireland’s only remaining commercial blackcurrant farm. You will hear the fascinating life cycle of the blackcurrant super fruit, see the hedgehog piles, the bird boxes and wildlife habitats that all contribute to biodiversity and sustainable production. Hear how these rich Irish berries became interwoven in the lives of so many local people to become embedded in Wexford’s cultural history.
Side by side with the Blackcurrants you’ll hear about Ballykelly Sport Horses’s performance breeding programme and see beautiful mares and foals destined for a future in the sport of eventing, showing or showjumping as they graze the rich green pasture.
A carrot will also be welcomed by Tom and Sooty, the farm’s two lovable donkeys.
On returning to the farmyard, you will enjoy a delicious blackcurrant cocktail (non-alcoholic) before leaving this beautiful quiet Irish farm.
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- Meet Des in the back yard before embarking on a walking tour of the Blackcurrant plantations.
- See the Blackcurrant bushes, the horses, foals and donkeys
- Return to the Stable Yard for a refreshing blackcurrant drink
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- This is the only farm in Ireland where you will see Blackcurrants grown on a large scale. Also the oldest dating back to 1955.
- And the farm is also a very successful boutique sport horse breeding farm with renowned competition success.
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- Owner and farmer led tour of generational blackcurrant farm
- Tasting of a non-alcoholic beverage made from the berries grown and harvested on the farm
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On arrival you will park in the back yard. As this is a working farm please remain there until you are met and escorted on your farm tour.
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- This is an outdoor activity please make sure you are prepared for all weathers.
- Walking shoes/boots are appropriate.
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- As this is a working farm all children must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
- Again for your safety all guests are asked to remain with the tour st all times and not allowed to wander off.
- Do not touch any horses unless by request and under supervision by Des the farmer.
- Horses or Dogs must not be fed.
- Carrots will be provided to give to Tom and Sooty.
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Due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for people with impaired mobility