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There’s something mesmerizing about the total focus of a collie at peak performance, hunched down in the grass, eyes zeroed in on a huddle of confused sheep, ears pricked for the whistle of their handler, their complete and utter control.

Martin Feeney’s champion sheepdogs regularly display their agility and intelligence at his sheep farm at the foot of Benbulben at Streedagh. Martin is no slouch himself, having been International Young Handler champion at the tender age of 11. Tours and demonstrations can be booked with Discover Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way or directly on www. facebook. com/ atlanticsheepdogs