Every batch of cheese produced in Cooleeney gets the most careful attention at each stage of its production and maturation here in our cheese plant. We want to be sure that it will reach you in the perfect state for you to enjoy and retain the lasting tastes until you make your next purchase.

Early each morning the cheese maker pumps the milk into the cheese vats where the cultures are added. Later when the rennet is added curds are formed and after the moulds are filled drainage takes place in a temperature controlled room. The cheese is turned on a regular basis in order to have an even moisture level in the cheese.

The following day the cheese is brined and placed into special controlled ripening rooms where the process of flavour development begins under the vigilant attention of the dedicated cheese makers. All the essential time is then given to allow satisfactory maturation of the cheeses.

Once the cheese is fully moulded it is wrapped and packed for sale. The cheeses are given a ‘Use By Date' which is an indication to the maturity of the cheese. Our cheese are live products and the cheese connoisseur may wish to mature the cheese for a longer period to acquire those unforgettable flavours.

On purchasing your cheese ensure to keep it refrigerated until you plan to use it and then allow it to come to room temperature for at least one hour before eating so as to enjoy its full flavour. Keep it well wrapped in its paper that is specially designed to allow it to breathe properly.