DK Connemara Oysters Farm Tours

About the Oyster Farm Experience

Experience the taste and culture of Connemara by visiting DK Connemara Oysters and see how oysters are cultivated on the wild Atlantic coast of Connemara. The farm tours last for about one hour and fifteen minutes and cover all aspects of cultivating oysters from seed to plate culminating in the perfect Connemara oyster which are enjoyed worldwide at leading hotels and restaurants. The tour covers the intriguing and extensive history of oyster growing in the Connemara region dating back to 1893 as well as oyster tasting and oyster shucking demonstrations. Of course oyster lovers can purchase their favourite food, fresh oysters to take home.

The oyster cultivation tradition here in Connemara is centuries old and the licence for these particular oyster beds dates back to Mitchell Henry in 1893 when it was part of the Kylemore Estate.

Oyster Farm Tours cost €25 per person, with a family discount ticket available, and students under 18 for €15. Oysters can be purchased to takeaway, a dozen for €12.50 or you can enjoy an Oyster Picnic on the shores of Ballinakill Bay for €18 for a dozen oysters.

Tours can be pre-booked at [email protected] or phone David at 0879186997.