| St Tola | |
|---|---|
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| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Region | County Clare |
| Town | Inagh |
| Source of milk | Goat |
| Pasteurised | Both pasteurised and raw milk available |
| Texture | Varies |
| Weight | Various |
| Aging time | Varies |
St Tola goats cheese is a range of handmade goat's milk cheese made in Inagh, County Clare. A range of cheese are produced varying from fresh soft cheese to a Gouda style hard cheese. [1]
Originally, the business was set up by Meg and Derrick Gordan on their 25-acre farm in the early 1980s, but since 1999 has been taken over by their neighbour, Siobhán Ni Ghairbhith, on her farm. [2]
St Tola produce a number of goat's milk cheeses:
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