At Gourmet Grocer, we love products with a real sense of place. The kind of food that tells you where it comes from before you have even taken the first bite. Corleggy Cheese is exactly that.
Handmade in County Cavan, Corleggy is an award-winning Irish farmhouse cheese producer with a deep respect for tradition, local farming and slow, careful cheesemaking. Established in 1985, Corleggy has become one of Ireland’s most respected artisan cheese makers, creating cheeses that are full of character, flavour and craftsmanship.
From a Little Windy Hill in Cavan
The name Corleggy means “Little Windy Hill”, and it is on this hill in Belturbet, County Cavan, that the cheese is made by hand using traditional methods.
Corleggy’s approach is rooted in patience. Their cheeses are made in small batches using milk from neighbouring farms, with a focus on grass-fed cows, goats and sheep. The milk is collected fresh, and the cheese is made with simple, natural ingredients: milk, vegetarian rennet and salt.
There are no shortcuts here. Each cheese is carefully nurtured, matured and looked after as it develops its own natural rind and flavour.
The beauty behind Corleggy Cheese is the perfect climate for the cows, goats and sheep who’s milk create the delicious artisan cheeses. Ireland’s mild climate and regular rain showers make the perfect conditions for raising and feeding these grass-fed animals naturally without the need for anything artificial.
Cheese Made Slowly, Properly and by Hand
In a world where so much food is made quickly, Corleggy is a reminder that some things are better when they are given time.
Their cheeses are handmade in the traditional farmhouse style, with production kept small so each wheel gets the attention it deserves. The result is cheese with depth, texture and subtle flavour that changes and develops as it matures.
The Corleggy range includes goat’s cheese, sheep’s cheese and cow’s milk cheeses, each with its own personality. From nutty, mild hard cheeses to rich, mature farmhouse flavours, these are cheeses made for people who appreciate food with a story behind it.
Why We Love Corleggy at Gourmet Grocer
Corleggy Cheese is exactly the kind of product we love to have on our shelves at Gourmet Grocer. It is local to the island of Ireland, rooted in craft, and made by people who genuinely care about what they produce.
It is also wonderfully versatile. Add it to a cheeseboard, serve it with chutney or relish, tasty deli meats like parma ham, proscuitto, salami and pepperoni, enjoy it with fresh bread, or pair it with a glass of wine for a simple but special evening treat.
For a local hamper, a dinner party, or a quiet night in, Corleggy brings something distinctive to the table. It feels rustic, considered and full of flavour — the kind of cheese that invites you to slow down and enjoy it properly.
A Taste of Irish Artisan Food
Corleggy Cheese represents what is so exciting about Irish food today: small producers, quality ingredients, strong local roots and a commitment to doing things well.
For us, stocking Corleggy is about more than offering a good cheese. It is about supporting makers who are keeping traditional skills alive while creating something genuinely special. With Cavan being only a stone’s throw from Enniskillen, it’s a pleasure to have the taste of something truly local (and delicious) on our shelves.
You can find Corleggy Cheese at Gourmet Grocer, 10 High Street, Enniskillen. Pick up a piece for your next cheeseboard, ask our team for pairing ideas, or add it to one of our Gourmet Grocer hampers for a proper taste of Irish artisan produce.
