Tour the McNally Farm
Experience the 99 acres firsthand with a Farm Tour
Tour Overview
Duration
1.5 – 2 hours
What to wear
Walking Boots
Ages
10 and Above
Join a fascinating tour of McNally Family Farm, our 99-acre Organic farm in North County Dublin.
You’ll explore the polytunnels and open fields of the 99-acre working farm, guided by a member of the McNally family (usually Jenny McNally). Along the way you’ll learn how over 50 varieties of vegetables and salads are grown organically, sample fresh veg picked straight from the plant, see regenerative farming features like agroforestry, willow growing, and rainwater irrigation ponds, and take in stunning hilltop views alongside 200-year-old hedgerows. The tour finishes in the potting tunnel with homemade refreshments.
The tour includes an hour and half long guided exploration of our farm with stunning photo opportunities and homemade refreshments in the private Potting Tunnel.
Sharing our vision
At McNally Family Farm we’ve been cultivating a huge range of seasonal organic produce for over 25 years. We believe that the short food supply chain is the way forward and this is why we sell directly to consumers from our farm shop or local markets.
We want to share our vision for seasonal horticulture in Ireland and show you how we achieve sustainable growing at scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Here & Parking
The farm is at Balrickard, Ring Commons, Co. Dublin, Eircode K32 RW08. You can find directions via Google Maps.
Just 15 minutes — it’s a great stop before or after a flight, or a relaxing half-day trip from the city.
Yes, and it’s free! The farm shop car park has space for 25–30 cars. If you’re arriving by coach, there’s dedicated coach parking for 2–3 coaches.
Booking & Pricing
Tours are €35 per person, which includes the guided farm experience and refreshments at the end.
Scheduled tours can be booked online at www.mcnallyfamilyfarm.com. For private group bookings, contact Niamh McNally at tours@mcnallyfamilyfarm.com or call +353 (0)85 837 1808.
Scheduled public tours run June to September. Private group bookings are available from May to September. Check the website for specific dates and start times.
Absolutely! Private tours are available for groups of 10–30 people between May and September. There’s a minimum of 10 people (or the equivalent charge applies). Get in touch with Niamh McNally to arrange a date and time that suits your group.
You’ll receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours’ notice of cancellation. If the farm cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, you’ll also receive a full refund or credit. No-shows are charged the full price. To cancel, please contact the farm by phone.
The Tour Experience
After the walk, you’ll sit down in the private potting tunnel for tea, coffee, or a cool drink, along with sweet or savoury homemade scones — all made with produce from the farm.
Yes! Before you leave you can browse the on-site farm shop, which stocks artisan Irish food and drinks, freshly picked vegetables, local crafts, and handmade goods from the farm kitchen. The farm café is also on hand for grab-and-go sandwiches and sweet bakes. The shop and café are open Wednesday–Saturday 8:30am–4pm and Sunday 10am–3pm.
All tours are delivered in English.
What to Wear & Bring
Sturdy walking shoes are a must — the farm has plenty of uneven surfaces and the ground can be muddy. Dress in layers and bring rain gear; this is Ireland after all! If you forget a jacket, light rain jackets are available to borrow at the farm on the day.
Mostly, yes. The walk takes you through open fields and polytunnels, so you’ll be outside (or in covered tunnels) for the majority of the tour. You finish indoors in the private potting tunnel for refreshments.
Accessibility & special requirements
The tour involves a 1.5-hour walk on uneven and sometimes muddy ground, which can be challenging for visitors with restricted mobility. However, there is an option to drive directly to parts of the farm — get in touch in advance so the team can make arrangements to suit your needs.
The farm can cater to most dietary requirements with alternatives. Just make sure to let them know at least 48 hours before your visit so they can prepare for you.
We generally suggest that participants be at least 10 years old to fully enjoy the tour experience.
About the farm
The farm is run by Pat and Jenny McNally, joined by their five adult children. It’s a genuinely family-run operation with a deep connection to the land.
McNally Family Farm has been certified organic since 2000 — over 25 years of commitment to fully seasonal, organic, and regenerative farming practices.
The farm grows over 50 varieties of vegetables and salads across its 99 acres of fields and polytunnels. Everything is grown seasonally and organically, and you’ll get to sample some of it fresh during the tour!
You can reach the farm by phone on +353 (0)85 837 1808, or email tours@mcnallyfamilyfarm.com. For tour bookings specifically, contact Niamh McNally on +353 (0)85 837 1808.
“Oh, we love this place! My husband and I have been visiting the farm shop ever since we moved to Balbriggan. The vegetables are super fresh and the bakery is delicious. It’s an excellent place to buy your weekly groceries..”
Fernanda Vieira
“Exceptional organic vegetables fresh from their farm, at excellent prices – as well as a great selection of deli items in the shop. Exceptional service – lovely friendly staff. Delicious home baked goods and great coffee”
Pat Mannion
“Great products and good variety of veggies. We spent few hrs shopping around and trying the coffee, focaccia, potato gratin, veggie bap and cakes…would recommend to everyone that wants a bit of peace in the countryside and lovely organic food!!”
Sara Urasini
“Wonderful place! The tastiest and freshest vegetables and greens you can get. The cafe has lovely coffee, vegan bun/salad and a few vegan treats too! Staff are very very nice”
And R
“The produce here as well as their coffee, baked goods and savoury offerings are exceptional. Literally everything I’ve tried here has been amazing. Lovely staff and during the summer, its a lovely place to stop for an hour and sit outside.”
Niamh Hanly
“I love this place … the fresh, organic produce, amazing yogurt, scrumptious cakes and cookies from their little cafe. And really nice staff.”
Claire Holdsworth
“Absolutely fantastic place. Super, veg, meats, herbs all Organic, dairy products and loads more. Gift shop. And the coffee shop!!!! Yummy Yummy and more Yummy.”