Where to Buy Cheddar in Ireland

There is an old farmers saying, “Look after the cows and the cows will look after you.” This goes to the heart of everything Tom & Norma Dinneen do at Bó Rua Farm from from how they raise and graze their cows, to how they handcraft their farmhouse cheese. The inspiration for the name of the Dinneen’s farm and their cheese came from their gentle Montbéliarde cows, a breed that originate in France where they are synonymous with traditional cheesemaking. They have beautiful rust coloured markings...

Here in North County Clare, Aillwee is a Geosite within The Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. This designation is something we are very proud of and take very seriously. Burren Gold Cheese has received Geo Food status, which means it is a food that is produced within the Geopark using ingredients sources within the Burren Region. Made by local people and sold within the region. This partnership has been hugely successful due to strong community participation and engagement...

Dairygold Food Ingredients, based in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, is a leading supplier of premium cheeses and dairy nutritionals. The company serves global markets and is recognised for its innovation in milk powder, whey, and casein-based products, supporting sectors such as infant formula, sports nutrition, and food manufacturing. Origin Green approval through 31 May 2026.

Bandon Vale was initially set up by the Mahon family in the 90s as a traditional cheesemaking company.<br>Over the years, Bandon Vale developed and diversified in response to industry demand and is now equipped with eight state-of-the-art processing and packing lines.<br>The company was acquired by Bandon Co-Operative in 2008 and has since experienced further expansion. Last year, the company invested in a purpose-built chilled and ambient storage facility, equipped with over 2000 pallet spaces. Origin Green approval through 31 May 2027.

Seán with the next generation of cheesemakers. These little apprentices are already learning the secrets of their family craft, ready to carry on the tradition some day!

Carbery, founded in 1965 as a joint venture of four West Cork Coops, remains farmer-owned. Now operating globally, it supplies natural cheeses, flavours, and nutritional ingredients to over 50 countries, using grass-fed, hormone-free Irish dairy and upholding strong values of sustainability and innovation. Origin Green approval through 31 May 2026.

Origin Green approval through 31 May 2026.

Origin Green approval through 31 May 2027.

Slieve Bloom Organics was launched in 2023 by Alison Chambers, a horticulturist who had previously worked at the location on Lough Boora Farm. She has lived for many years in or near the Slieve Bloom Mountains of Laois/Offaly, hence the name. The Slieve Bloom Organics brand is about harmony with nature and growing in ways that bring about optimum nutrition in the food without bringing any harm to the environment. The business, certified by the Organic Trust, has three parts- a home delivery box scheme which incorporates their produce plus a fuller range of organic products, the growing aspe...