CÁIS CAIRDIÚIL

The Irish Fine Cheese & Wine Society
President Nevin Maguire

Cáis Cairdiúl is the Irish for ‘Friendly Cheese’ and this, in short, is what the Society is all about.
The beautiful northwest countries of Ireland could not be a better place to live- with one exception – the easy availability of really good food. Traditional, organic, original, homemade, gourmet, slow food. Call it any of these names; it is impossible to source easily. We want to help.

Who are we?
Silke Cropp came to live in Belturbet in 1981, and being frustrated that she could not find the type of cheeses she wanted, decided to set about making her own. Now she has her own large herd of goats, and her cheeses – named after her townland ‘Corleggy’ have own many prizes including two gold and two silver medals at the International Cheese Competition, Dublin 2000. Corleggy cheeses are now available in the best restaurants and gourmet stores in Europe.

Cheesemonger Trevor Irvine made the decision to return to Ireland in 1996. In Carrick-on-Shannon, he owns ‘Cheese etc.’ a specialist delicatessen which fulfils his ambition to provide a large diversity of fine foods, particularly cheeses and complementary wines.

Artisan cheesemaking does thrive on these island shores if you know where to find it. From the creamy taste of Cooleeney to the semi-soft Milleens from the distinct taste of Corleggy’s ‘Drumlin’ to the strength of Gabriel, the list grows annually and stretches the length and breadth of the country.
Not everyone wants to travel.
There is an alternative – let us do it for you.

The solution is

CÁIS CAIRDIÚIL.

Contact
Silke Cropp
Corleggy Cheese
Belturbet
Co.Cavan
Tel/Fax: (049) 9522930
email: corleggy@eircom.net

CÁIS CAIRDIÚIL

The aims are simple
To increase the knowledge of cheeses in convivial company. A few times a year we shall arrange gatherings at enticing locations for you to enjoy good cheese, good wine, and good company. Only by tasting can you experience the vast differences in the variety of farmhouse cheeses. Beginning in Ireland we shall take you a taste sensory journey from Cavan to Cork, Tyrone to Tipperary, and from Donegal to Drogheda, to experience the unique flavour of their countryside for which expert cheesemakers strive. Neither shall we ignore the diversity of the world’s cheeses: Appenzeller, Banon, Taleggio, Rocquefort, Manchego, to name but a few.
To provide a one-stop centre of excellence for the purchase of Cheeses, (mostly Irish, but with occasional special suggestions from Europe), together with wines, chutneys and other items complimentary to our main aim. A simple call, fax or e-mail to Corleggy will bring you your special CÁIS CAIRDIÚIL members choice by express mail the following…and at Members prices! You are also welcome to visit Corleggy Farm and Cheese etc. and still enjoy your member’s privileges.
To keep up with artisan cheese makers here and abroad, we shall be in regular touch with you to bring you our latest list and keep you in touch with developments in the fabulous world of food. This will give the opportunity to purchase carefully selected array of the highest quality cheeses and wines, many wholly exclusive to Members.

Let’s get together.
Celebrate and enjoy the delights of friendly cheese.

CÁIS CAIRDIÚIL!!

The Irish Fine Cheese and Wine Society.

Trevor Irvine
Cheese etc.
Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co. Leitrim.
Tel/Fax: (078) 22121
Email: cheeseetc@eircom.net