The WeatherMilk From Irish Grass-Fed Cows
Grass Fed
The story of Kerrygold begins with the lush green grass, it's the secret of the rich, creamy taste of Kerrygold.
The Irish climate is tailor-made for the highest quality grass. It’s all down to our mild weather and high levels of rainfall.The Cows
Kerrygold cows eat the lush green grass that helps and produce the creamiest milk. Our farmers are custodians of the land and do everything they can to make sure their cows live happy, healthy lives.The Pastures
A unique, green Irish landscape which our Kerrygold cows are lucky enough to call home.Made by people who care, for people who care.
Our People
Dairy Farmer
The Thomas Mahon family farm is positioned on the West coast of Ireland between Galway Bay and The Burren. Thomas handed the farm down to his son, Eanna as his father handed it down to him. The tradition of small, family-run dairy farming in Ireland is fundamental to the community.Baker
Cathy McKenna is an up-and-coming baker living in Monaghan. As a lifelong baker, her secret ingredient for the most delicious apple crumble is Kerrygold grass-fed butter. The unmistakable taste of Kerrygold makes her baked goods a must try.5th Generation Dairy Farmer
Darran McKenna is a fifth generation Kerrygold dairy farmer. In 2018, his farm won the most prestigious award in Irish farming, the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. Darran’s sustainable farming practices ensure his cows have lush, green grass to graze on nearly all year round.Milk Awards Jusdge
Patrick Wall is a world-renowned expert in food safety and member of the European Food Safety Authority. His experience spans from academia, serving on the 2008 Beijing Olympics committee on food safety controls and judging Ireland’s NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards for the past thirteen years.Dairy Farmer
As a Kerrygold farmer and a father, Aiden McCarthy is teaching his children the importance of caring for the land and the animals. He is passionate about growing the highest quality grass to nourish his cows the natural way and hopes to pass down the West Cork farm to his children one day.Master Cheesegrader
Enda Howley is Kerrygold’s Master Cheese Grader, responsible for selecting only the finest cheeses to carry the Kerrygold name. His work has earned him recognition in his field and allowed him to judge at international cheese competitions including the World Cheese Awards and the World Championship Cheese Contest.Dairy Farmer
Vanessa O’Connor is a Kerrygold farmer and mother of two. Under her leadership, Vanessa has built a best in class dairy farm, ensuring her herd receives excellent care and the land is well tended to. Her hard work and dedication results in the rich taste of Kerrygold.Butter Procurement
Gerry Coonan is the retail butter procurement manager for Kerrygold, responsible for shipping Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter around the world. Having worked with Kerrygold for over 40 years, his commitment allows our 14,000 co-op members to focus on producing excellent grass-fed milk while he handles the logistics of sharing it with the rest of the world.Dairy Farmer
After taking on the family farm at the age of twenty-two, Padraig Keane has worked to ensure the land is well cared for for future generations. Having learned dairy farming from his father, Padraig also incorporates technology to ensure the farm is operating at its’ peak and the animals are healthy.Chef
Paul Flynn is a top Irish chef and owner of The Tannery in co. Dungarvan. Along with his restaurant, he also runs a cooking school teaching people from all over the world how to cook great food. One "fundamental" in Paul’s cooking is rich and creamy Kerrygold grass-fed butter.Our Farms
Not a Job
Dairy farming is more than a job. For our Kerrygold farmers it's a lifelong vocation.The Legacy
Kerrygold dairy farms are a family business carefully handed down from one generation to the next.The Field
Thanks to the Irish climate our Kerrygold cows get to eat quality grass almost all year round.The Herd
Kerrygold cows live happy and content lives and produce the very best quality milk.Change is in the Air
Kerrygold farmers embrace the benefits of modern technology in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.Our Way
Grss-Fed
Ireland’s climate is perfect for growing grass. That’s good news for cows, and good news for us.Our Cows
Farmers say "If you look after a cow, she’ll look after you." We agree. Kerrygold insists on the highest standards of animal welfare because it’s the right thing to do.The Milk
From cow to your morning toast, you can be sure the milk for Kerrygold products has been rigorously tested for quality and safety.Irish Co-Ops
Cooperatives can help farmers benefit from economies of scale and tap into a wider pool of support and knowhow.Family Farms
A tradition that lives and breathes. Custodians of our beautiful countryside across the generations.Sustainability
It’s important to us to do the right thing and that means caring for our animals and minimising our impact on the environment.Our Taste
Simplicity is the secret to the rich taste of Kerrygold.Well Raised
Enjoying Kerrygold has become a mealtime tradition for families across the world. Explore the importance of family and tradition to farmers whose work and dedication can be tasted in every bite.Back to Basics
It’s the raw ingredients of our expertise, coupled with our Irish grass-fed cows, that create our high quality, superior tasting products.
