How to Adopt a Sheep
| 02 October 2008
Preserve an Irish Heritage
In the area of the Ring of Kerry mountain sheep have been in the hills and on the roads for over one hundred years. Every year thousands of tourists come over to see the beautiful countryside and make photographs of the ewes and little lambs wandering around, enjoying their freedom. The goal of Adopt a Sheep is to preserve the Irish heritage of mountain sheep, living in the mountains in the scenic area of Moll’s Gap on the Ring of Kerry (Ireland). In doing so also the heritage of a traditional family farm in this Special Area of Conservation is saved for future generations.
Adoptions
You can adopt a sheep for only €45 a year (£35, $75 US) and become an Adoptive Parent, enjoying many privileges on the farm. This amount covers the yearly costs of maintaining one mountain sheep. You can give your adoptive sheep a name and you will receive a certificate with your name and the tag number of ‘your’ sheep on it. Your money will also be used for general maintenance of the farm land and therefore benefit all sheep living on Kissane Sheep Farm. Click here to apply.
For €75 a year (£60, $125), you can become a Special Adoptive Parent, who adopts a sheep and enjoys ALL activities on the farm free. Click here to apply.
Be an Adoptive Parent
If you want to be an Adoptive Parent you can fill in the application form on this web site. Mountain sheep live 9 years (average). Every year you can decide whether or not you want to continue the adoption of 'your' sheep.
