About the Holding
Situated just minutes from the shores of scenic Lough Gur, Yew Tree Farm has been home to the Daly family for six generations. Comprising of seventeen acres of easily accessible pastureland, its current residents are donkeys, goats, some hens & assorted wild birds & wildlife.
The pace is gentle here with emphasis placed on the daily care of the donkeys, goats & hens. A vital part of the day is a walk in the great outdoors with Taylor, who loves to play ball & fetch sticks. She also loves to swim in nearby Lough Gur & is watched by many as she retrieves the stick or ball thrown in for her.
Lough Gur provides a gentle walk on flat ground with benches to sit on & absorb the breath-taking natural beauty & wild birdlife, whilst enjoying a warm or cold drink from the nearby Kiosk. Kilfinane Outdoor Education & Training Centre are regular visitors to Lough Gur & offers kayaking on the water which is an exhilarating experience.
A Social Farming Day
- Taking care of the donkeys – grooming, feeding, cleaning out their stables. We need to pick and clean the donkey’s hooves.
- Taking care of the goats
- Collecting eggs
- Feeding hens
- Moving the mobile chicken coop
- Planting and seeding fruit and veg in the polytunnel
- Watering & weeding the plants
Local Interests
Helen was a nurse for many years before making the transition to vegetable & herb growing. She also cares for her niece who has Special Needs & attends school as a day pupil. Michael helps to look after the animals & land & also maintains the fences & boundary ditches.