Ardsallagh Goat Farm facts for kids

Ardsallagh Goat Farm is a special place located in Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland. This farm makes delicious cheeses using milk from their own goats. They also get milk from other local goat farms nearby. It's cool to know that all the cheeses they make are good for vegetarians!

What Cheeses Do They Make?

Ardsallagh Goat Farm creates three main types of cheese, along with other yummy products. Here are some of their popular items:

• Ardsallagh Natural Goats Yogurt: A creamy yogurt made from goat's milk.
• Ardsallagh Cranberry Roulade: This is a soft, rolled cheese with sweet cranberries mixed in.
• Ardsallagh Soft Goat's Cheese: This cheese is aged for a short time, from just 4 days up to 6 weeks. It has a mild, fresh taste.
• Ardsallagh Hard Goat's Cheese: This cheese is aged for about 3 months, making it firmer and giving it a stronger flavor.
• Ardsallagh Smoked Cheese: This cheese is also aged for 3 months, and it gets a special smoky flavor.

Awards and Recognition

The cheeses from Ardsallagh Goat Farm have won many awards! This shows how tasty and well-made their products are. Here are some of their achievements:

• Irish Cheese Awards 2011:
  • Gold for their Cranberry Roulade.
• British Cheese Awards 2011:
  • Silver for their Smoked Cheese.
  • Bronze for their Soft Cheese.
• British Cheese Awards 2010:
  • Bronze for their Cranberry Roulade.
  • Silver for their Smoked Goats Cheese.
• British Cheese Awards 2005:
  • Gold for their Honey Mustard Goats Cheese.

See also

• List of goat milk cheeses