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Ardsallagh Goats Cheese
Country of origin Ireland
Region County Cork
Town Carrigtwohill
Source of milk Goats
Pasteurised Yes

Ardsallagh Goat Farm is a special place in Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland. This farm makes delicious cheeses and yogurt from goat's milk. They use milk from their own goats and also from other local farms nearby. All the cheeses made here are suitable for vegetarians.

What They Make at Ardsallagh Farm

Ardsallagh Goat Farm creates several tasty products from goat's milk. They have different types of cheese and even yogurt!

  • Ardsallagh Natural Goat's Yogurt: This is a creamy yogurt made from fresh goat's milk.
  • Ardsallagh Cranberry Roulade: This is a soft cheese that has cranberries mixed into it. It's often shaped like a roll.
  • Ardsallagh Soft Goat's Cheese: This cheese is aged for a short time. It can be ready in just 4 days or aged for up to 6 weeks.
  • Ardsallagh Hard Goat's Cheese: This cheese is aged for a longer period, usually about 3 months. This makes it firmer.
  • Ardsallagh Smoked Cheese: This cheese is also aged for 3 months. It has a special smoky flavor.

Awards and Prizes

The cheeses from Ardsallagh Goat Farm have won many awards! This means their cheeses are recognized as some of the best.

Awards in 2011

  • Irish Cheese Awards 2011: Their Cranberry Roulade won a Gold award.
  • British Cheese Awards 2011:
    • Their smoked cheese won a Silver award.
    • Their soft cheese won a Bronze award.

Awards in 2010

  • British Cheese Awards 2010:
    • The Cranberry Roulade won a Bronze award.
    • The Smoked goat's cheese won a Silver award.

Awards in 2005

  • British Cheese Awards 2005: Their Honey Mustard Goat's Cheese won a Gold award.

Find Out More

External Links

  • Official website of Ardsallagh Goat Farm: http://www.ardsallaghgoats.ie: Visit their official website to see more about the farm.



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