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ABOUT US

Since 2016, I have been blessed to offer exclusive farm-to-table tours of the

Lynch family's farm,

Ireland’s premier water buffalo farm and cheese-making enterprise.

I strive to create unique, fun, and tasty experiences in this region of South West Ireland,

known as

Gaeltacht Mhúscraí.

We are descendants of two strong Munster families, notably 

the  O'Sullivan Bearas and O'Donoughue Clans.

Our descendants hailed from Tír na Spideoga in the Iveleary parish,

the villages of Inchigeela and Castlemagner, and Gortnakilla Pier on Sheep's Head,

southwest of Bantry town, all in Co. Cork.

My parents were the second O'Sullivan generation to manage the Lake Hotel, which

is located in the centre of   Inchigeela village. The hotel was a historic

building built in 1810.

They had a large family of eleven children. I was born into the hotel,

catering, and tourism industry. As a child, I spent most of my free time and

school holidays in the kitchen with Mum, the Hotel  Head Chef. 

Like many chefs, I achieved a personal goal of successfully owning and running my own

restaurant for many years in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Cooking and preparing

simply delicious food using the very best local ingredients is a cause very close

to my heart.

Other important things in my life are my family of four, my home place, buffalo farming,

animal welfare, food service, music, and meeting new people every day.

I hope to meet you on the farm someday!

Slán go fóill / Bye for now,
Dorothy

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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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