Irish Cheese

Renowned for its high-quality dairy, pristine grazing lands and clean air, coupled with a temperate climate, Ireland is a natural destination for artisan cheesemaking. In traditional Irish culture, dairy cattle were seen as a measure of wealth and social standing and were used as a form of currency. From the seventeenth century, oppressive English laws effectively killed the Gaelic farm economy, but the early 20th century saw a revival of farmhouse cheesemaking. Small, hand-made production continues to be a defining feature in the diverse range and exceptional quality of Irish cheeses today.