Our Story
Curraghmore Farm is a 1200 acre mixed family farm and is found in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Kerry nestled beneath Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntoohil. The farm is one of the last in Ireland to be connected to the electricity grid (in 1978) due to its isolated location, in the Black Valley, on the edge of the Killarney National Park.
In 1997, we set to work with the help of friends to nurture the land back to health after deforestration and years of intensive sheep grazing. Our aim is to provide people with the finest quality food, produced honestly and naturally with animal welfare at its heart. We set out to plant native broadleaf woodlands, reinstate miles of hedgerows, lay fencing and re-introduce rare (native) breeds such as the Kerry cow.
Over time, we hope that natural flora will begin to flourish, and wildlife to return to the area, with bees, birds, and deer being regularly sighted.
Stay at Curraghmore Farm.
Step away from your super busy life and take a really deep breath of fresh farm air, hike the MacGillycuddys Reeks, wander along the Black Valley and sink into the sounds of birds, lambs and light breezes. A digital detox–a chance to properly switch off and enjoy a farm holiday.
Our peaceful cottage at Curraghmore Farm possesses its own unique character, mesmerising views, and a profound connection to nature.
Explore the store.
You will be able to order homemade products and the finest quality Swaledale/Herdwick meat boxes, delivered straight to your door (national deliveries only).
Our sheep roam and graze upon some of the highest pastures of Carrauntoohil and our slow maturing animals are tender, flavoursome and lean with just the right amount of fat. When you buy from us you can be assured that you are buying the best. We are proud of our animals and if you are looking for great tasting meat from a trusted source then look no further.
Adopt a tree.
We believe to plant diverse native forest is vital, that’s why we’ve been planting the most biodiverse species range available since 2019.
Our promise is that trees will not be felled or sold and will be protected with Tubex treeguards.
The MacGillycuddy Reeks and The Kerry Way are some of Kerry‘s biggest tourist attractions. Each year hundreds of thousands come to visit. By planting trees in Curraghmore, passing hikers will also get the unique opportunity to experience and see what these landscapes were like prior to the increase in industrialization during the 16th century.
This project is supported by the MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership Project (EIP) and we are hoping to provide future educational and research opportunities for the next generation here in Curraghmore, Co.Kerry (Ireland).
