The Europe Hotel & Resort farmland in Fossa, Killarney Co Kerry plays host to the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials

Excitement is mounting as preparations for the highly acclaimed International Sheep Dog Society’s 2021 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials are well under way in Killarney. Taking place on
The Europe Hotel & Resorts own farmland situated at Killalee in Fossa, Killarney from 5th – 7th August, the hotel is proud to play its part by making 52 acres of its extensive and superb quality farmland available for this popular event. 150 of the best Irish handlers and their sheepdogs will compete in Fossa, each hoping to secure one of 15 places which are available on this year’s Irish 2021 International Championships Team. Success in Fossa will win them a place on the Irish team that will compete at the international championships in Wales later this year. Singles and Brace
competitions will take place over the 3 days in Killarney, similar in format to the One Man and his Dog TV show. Adrian Stehr, Managing Director of the Killarney Hotels Collection, which includes The Europe Hotel & Resort, The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens and Ard na Sidhe Country House, will be on hand to present the trophies to the successful competitors at the end of the 3 day trials. Adrian Stehr said “We are delighted to be able to host and welcome this prestigious event on to our land where sheepdog handlers and their trained sheepdogs will have an opportunity to
showcase their first class skills in a competitive environment”