The Irish Cheese Renaissance

Episode 1, from Season 2

The Irish have made cheese since Celtic times but, surprisingly, it’s only in the past decade that cheese makers have revived this ancient art, producing some very exciting cheeses. Join Will as he explores the spectacularly rugged south-west coast and tries some of the more unusual varieties, discovering along the way that despite the renaissance, huge challenges lie ahead for cheesemakers who want to use raw milk.

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