St. Tola's Goat Cheese and Farm Experience
St. Tola Goats Cheese is an award-winning artisan cheese producer located in the heart of County Clare. Renowned for its rich, creamy texture and distinct flavour, St. Tola produces a range of high-quality goats’ cheeses using traditional methods, with milk sourced from their own herd of goats, grazing on the lush pastures of the farm.
The family-run farm, which has been operating since 1989, combines sustainable farming practices with a deep commitment to animal welfare. Their cheeses, which include fresh, semi-aged, and matured varieties, have earned numerous accolades and are enjoyed by cheese lovers both locally and internationally.
Farm Experiences
In addition to their exceptional cheeses, St. Tola offers visitors a chance to experience life on the farm through immersive farm tours and cheese-making workshops. Visitors can explore the farm, meet the goats, and learn about the cheese-making process, from milking the goats to creating the finished product. The experience provides a hands-on opportunity to connect with nature, understand sustainable farming practices, and enjoy the taste of freshly made cheese.
Whether you’re a cheese enthusiast or simply looking for a unique and educational experience, St. Tola Goats Cheese offers a memorable visit that celebrates Clare’s rich agricultural heritage and the art of cheese-making.
Healthy Recipes
St Tola Goats Cheese is low in fat, calories and 1% salt – a perfect healthy food for you and your family. The soft cheese has a fat content of between 14% for the Divine to 18.2% for the Log and Original.
Goats Cheese is a great basis for a whole range of different recipes. On a very simple level, it makes a great topping for crusty toast with chutney or jam, or just stirred into hot pasta. It works very well as a filling for pancakes, quickes and omlettes and frittatas. In the summer months it is great as a basis for a salad, a classic combination is with beetroot or roasted rhubarb. Lately we have been experimenting here with St Tola Cheese in desserts; it makes a fine cheesecake or even in a chocolate mousse!