Welcome to Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese

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Local cheese producers Eamonn Lonergan, Wolfgang and Agnes Schliebitz, Anna Lévêque with head brewer at Dungarvan Brewing Company Cormac O’Dwyer chat with Marie Quinn of the Moorings at the ‘Tasty Table Quiz’ in the Moorings.
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Eamonn at the Tall Ships Race 2011 in Waterford.
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From the farmlands of the Knockanore valley to the pastures along the Blackwater river dwells a cheese company that is creating quality, artisanal cheeses.

These talented individuals have rediscovered what many believed was a lost art in Ireland. Through intensive study and a strong dedication to the art of cheese making, the Knockanore cheese makers handcraft distinctive cheeses to market for consumers to enjoy.

Situated in County Waterford in the ancient parish of Knockanore, or Cnoc an Oir – the hill of gold, Eamonn and Patricia Lonergan’s farm produces Knockanore Cheese, a GOLD-WINNER at the IRISH & WORLD CHEESE AWARDS in 2011. A hard-pressed, mature farm-house cheese made with raw cow’s milk from the Lonergan’s own Pedigree Friesian herd Knockanore’s simple, subtle flavour, and rich creamy texture offers a real taste of the country. It comes flavoured with spices and herbs such as black pepper and chives or oakwood smoked.

You can support artisanal cheese making in Ireland and around the world by purchasing these extraordinary cheeses directly from the farm, at farmers’ markets or at retailers, whether you are a cheese maker, a cheese lover, or are in related business, we welcome your participation.

Eamonn receiving his Gold Irish Cheese Award 2011 at Shop.
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Eamonn pictured at the Harvest Festival 2010 in Ardkeen, Waterford. Picture taken by: Garrett FitzGerald Photography (www.garfitzphoto.com )

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Eamonn pictured with his son Edward and Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School at the Waterford Festival of Food 2010 in Dungarvan recently.
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