Macroom Buffalo Farm Tours

Learn about the origin of the water buffalo and the story of the Lynch family who first brought these majestic animals to Ireland from Italy. Pop on your wellies and stroll a country mile with passionate farm guide and food expert, Dorothy O'Tuama, as she shares her stories, knowledge, and experience of life in the local region. Experience a real working dairy farm set amongst the soft rolling hills of the Lee River valley. Finish with several tasting plates of Mozzarella, Ricotta, Greek Style Salad, and Grilled Halloumi cheeses prepared by Dorothy, who happens to be a chef also.

ÓTuama Tours are the approved providers for Macroom Buffalo Farm Tours in Ireland. We offer the opportunity to experience farming life on Macroom Buffalo Farm which is Ireland’s first Water Buffalo farm. We provide visitors with a unique experience to see its award-winning Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese makers on site and be amazed by the majestic buffaloes’ easy pace of life on the grassy pastures on Lynch’s Farm. Enjoy a taste of several cheeses made on this farm as part of your tour. Meet the farmers working with the animals and learn about Buffalo husbandry which is a little different to Dairy Cows!! The farm tours are provided on Johnny Lynch’s behalf by Dorothy who is an experienced Chef and Failte Ireland tour guide. She has milked the buffaloes and helped make the cheese so there is no better storyteller to listen to on your tour.

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