Toons Bridge Dairy

The old creamery building in Toonsbridge has seen its share of produce from cows and goats. But before 2011, it’s doubtful it saw anything from Water Buffalo!

Toby Simmonds and Johnny lynch imported the first water buffalo into Ireland and brought new milk to the old creamery.

Toons Bridge Dairy felt like it was a good bet; there’s a great market for buffalo mozzarella and the Irish pastures and climate are perfect for high quality milk production from a thriving herd.

Toby now runs the business alone and has held tight to his identity as a small business. Part of this is focusing on selling to restaurants, independent food shops, and market stalls. Through this, he and his 7 employees have curated a customer list of which they are very proud.

They are no stranger to experimentation and variety, as well as seasonal produce. Their products are crafted with traditional techniques and artisan processes; this is a unique selling point for them and one they won’t sacrifice.

The goal is to enter the English Market in Cork and explore sales in Northern Ireland. This unique and daring business provides local jobs in a growing industry with endless possibilities and real love of their work.

Their products are already award winning; their Buffalo Mozzarella and Buffalo Ricotta have both won 2 stars in the Guild of Fine Food Great Taste awards in recent years, and this exceptional quality is sure to keep growing.

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Phone: 087 345 7790

Email: info@toonsbridgedairy.com

Website: toonsbridgedairy.com

We are delighted and honoured to be finalists. Now we are looking forward to a great night out at the awards in Newmarket and getting to meet so many business owners in our community.