Ireland's First Water Buffalo Dairy Farm — Guided Tours in Macroom, Co. Cork
family-run since 2009, first water buffalo herd in Ireland, Failte Ireland-registered guide, Gaeltacht Mhu scraí location.
Explore Our Farm
GUIDED BY LOCAL CHEF & HOST DOROTHY Ó TUAMA
Founded on passion for local food culture, Ó Tuama Tours connects visitors directly to the heart of Irish agriculture. Located in Cill na Martra within Gaeltacht Mhúscraí, our tours bring you behind the scenes of Johnny Lynch's famous water buffalo farm.
From watching the herd graze on lush County Cork pastureland to learning how Macroom Buffalo Mozzarella gained national acclaim, every tour is crafted to deliver unforgettable stories and rich flavors.
We don't just show you a farm; we share the passion, sustainable craftsmanship, and rich culinary heritage of County Cork."
-Dorothy Ó Tuama, Founder
Tours Services
1 hr 30 min
€180 minimum fee
2 hr
From 8 euros
2 hr
From 12 euros
3 hr
90 euros
Featured in the National Press
O’Tuama Tours Featured in Staycations Magazine
We are proud to share a special milestone for O’Tuama Tours — our farm and authentic Irish experience have been featured in Ireland’s Staycations magazine.
The feature highlights the unique experiences we offer at our farm in County Cork, showcasing the authentic flavours, local traditions, and genuine hospitality that make O’Tuama Tours a special place to visit.
Being recognised by a national publication is an honour for our family and a wonderful opportunity to share our story with visitors from Ireland and around the world.
A Taste of Authentic Ireland
At O’Tuama Tours, we believe the best way to experience Ireland is through its people, its land, its food, and its stories. Our farm experiences offer visitors the opportunity to connect with the countryside and discover the authentic character of West Cork.
We are delighted to welcome you to O’Tuama Tours and share a little piece of our Ireland with you.
As featured in Staycations Magazine – March 2026.
Guest Feedback
Brid Hennessey
Home economics teacher
"We had a fabulous trip yesterday. The girls and I were blown away with your passion and enthusiasm for the enterprise. Such a magnificent business. We had an open evening at the school last night and spoke highly of our field trip to your plant yesterday. Wishing you all the very best of luck in the season ahead. We will organise another visit next year."
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Getting to the farm
From Cork City, take the N22 towards Macroom. Turn onto the N584 towards Bantry and continue 5km to Toonsbridge – keep right at the bridge (don’t cross it) and follow the signs to the farm.
Address:
Clonclud, Macroom, Co. Cork, P12 EV90
Tour days:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Times:
10:30am & 2:30pm (seasonal)