Where to Buy Soft Cheese in Mayo

2 local producers in County Mayo sell soft cheese — direct from the farm gate, markets and local shops.

Velvet Cloud

Mayo, Ireland

Velvet Cloud was set up by husband and wife team Michael and Aisling Flanagan. Their grass-fed range of sheep’s milk dairy products is produced on the family farm using fresh sheep’s milk from their flock of lacaune and friesland ewes. Still a relatively young business, their products appear on the menus of some of the top food outlets in the country, including five star Michelin restaurants. Velvet Cloud is available in over 100 retail outlets across Ireland, as well as Daylsford Organic in...

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Rockfield Dairy

Mayo, Ireland

Velvet Cloud is a range of handmade natural sheep’s milk yogurt and cheese. Made on the family farm, just outside of Claremorris in Co. Mayo, where the Flanagan family have been farming for generations. Mayo's mild, wet climate allows the Flanagan’s flock to graze an abundance of grass and clover pastures for almost the entire year.

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Soft Cheese in other counties

Tipperary (3)Cork (2)Clare (1)Galway (1)Down (1)Carlow (1)

Soft Cheese pairs well with

Honey — classic pairing that balances soft cheese's richness with sweetness
Fresh Fruit — cuts through creaminess and complements delicate flavors
Artisan Bread — traditional vehicle for spreading and serving soft cheese
Crackers — provides textural contrast and holds soft cheese well
Jam — sweet preserve complements tangy or mild soft cheeses

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