A Family Tradition Since 1902
The Cahill family have been farming the lush green pasturelands of Newcastle West in Co. Limerick since 1902. We are one of the oldest artisanal cheese making families in Ireland using time-honoured methods and recipes passed down through the years to create our outstanding speciality cheddar cheese, matured to perfection.
Today we employ a small, skilled team of 20 people overseen by the fourth generation of the Cahill family marrying our traditional skills and old recipes with modern technology.
All of our cheese is made in small batches. We use pasteurised milk from grass-fed, Irish cows and we only use 100% natural, locally sourced ingredients.
Our cheese has won recognition from around the globe having won a Gold Star from the Guild of Fine Foods and Silver at both the Great Taste Awards and the Mondial du Fromage. We are also members of Bord Bia’s Origin Green, Ireland’s food and drink sustainability programme.
Our Cheese Range
Original
Irish Porter
Originating on the family farm in 1985 this cheese is matured for 10 months and infused with rich, Irish porter to create a caramel, smokey undertone. The marbled effect means it looks as good as it tastes and is perfect with a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Claret, Sancerre.
lrish Cream
Liqueur Cheddar
A white cheddar with a beautiful Irish crème liqueur. Best served after dinner as a desert cheese this sweet cheddar is another original from the Cahill family. Best when paired with a Sauvignon Blanc.
Original
Irish Whiskey
A soft, creamy and quintessentially Irish cheddar made using Kilbeggan Whiskey and matured for 10 months with a deep aroma of whiskey, butterscotch and pecan. Great with a Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cheddar with
Garlic & Fine Herbs
This rich, tangy cheese has an exceptional flavour. Crumbly and savoury with a buttery sweetness it's ideal for cooking, a cheese sauce or a cheeseboard. Great with Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
Red
Wine
This striking cheddar with its marbling courtesy of elderberry wine makes for a sweet, fruity dessert cheese or is great in a salad. Perfect for St. Valentine’s day menus it’s a wonderful addition to any cheese board and best when paired with Sauternes, Beaujolais or Sauvignon Blanc.
Cheddar
with Chives
A mellow, creamy cheddar with a plentiful supply of chives and the perfect accompaniment to a full bodied wine such as Shiraz, Cabernet or even a vintage Port.
Wild Blueberries
& Vodka
Original and unique this sweet cheese made with wild blueberries soaked in vodka is a wonderful desert offering or addition to a summer salad. Best when paired with a Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chilli & Cracked
Black Peppercorn
This spicy cheddar is a wonderful addition to any sandwich. Visually appealing this cheese is at home on any cheeseboard and is perfect when paired with a Pinot Grigio.
Our Blog
Video Archive: Cahills’ Killarney Cream Liqueur
A nostalgic throw back to 28 years ago to a local food fair and to a little bit of our history that’s sometimes forgotten. Our Killarney Cream Liqueur was a popular item in our range both on the domestic and export market. There were seven children in our family ,...
Cahills Cheese switch to renewable gas to improve sustainability
Cahills Cheese will significantly reduce their carbon emissions following a switch to BioLPG, a renewable gas exclusively available from Calor. Switching to BioLPG will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% and up to 90%, making a real difference to...
Harvest Day on the Cahill Family Farm
It's been another busy but memorable day on the Cahill family Farm. This afternoon we were proudly harvesting our field of organic oats for Flahavans in Waterford. It’s the first cereal grown on Cahills Farm since “Compulsory Tillage “ all the way back in the 1940’s ....
The Perfect Cheeseburger
Treat yourself to the perfect cheeseburger with Cahill’s Irish Farm Cheese recipe featuring our famous Original Irish Porter Cheddar!
Ingredients
- Half a pound of lean steak mince
- 4 thick slice of Cahill’s Original Irish Porter Cheddar
- Chopped Onion
- Sliced Tomato
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Hamburger Relish
- Burger Buns
West Limerick Food Destination
At Cahill’s Irish Farm Cheese we are proud to be feaured in the West Limerick Food Series.