Bluebell Falls

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Bluebell Falls
Country of origin Ireland
Region County Cork
Town Charleville
Source of milk Goat
PasteurisedNo (heat treated)
TextureSemi-soft
Weight170g to 500g

Bluebell Falls is an organic goat cheese company in County Cork, Ireland. [1] [2]

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History

Bluebell Falls farm is owned by the O'Sullivan family and registered and approved as a Food Business operator. [3] Before 1995, the farm was primarily geared towards the traditional Irish herds of cattle and sheep but at that time, started to develop new products from goat's milk. By 2008, they had a herd of 130 goats being milked. By 2011, the decision was made to switch totally to producing goats milk and cheese. The farm is located at Charleville, County Cork overlooking the Ballyhoura mountains.

Products

Bluebell Falls farm produces a number of goat milk cheeses from their herds of Saanen and Tangenberg goats. [1] Their cheese is sold fresh when 24 hours old, and is made in the style of French chevre. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 McKenna, John. "Choice cheese". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  2. "Home Page". Bluebell Falls. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  3. Department of Agriculture Registered Food Business Operators [ permanent dead link ]