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  • 05-08-2011 10:18pm
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    tribesman44
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    does anyone know where i can get raw milk in galway? can't seem to find it in ireland.


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    Irish_Elect_Eng
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    Clarify please, do you mean un-pasteurised, un-homogenised or just fresh from the 4 legged beasties.


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    tribesman44
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    raw milk is milk that hasn't been homogenized or pasteurized. if it comes from a healthy herd, it's nutrition is above and beyond the supermarket stuff. i used to get it all the time when i visited america. best milk i ever had.


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    hoody
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    Probably wouldn't be able to get it in shops here, thanks to all the health and safety regulations. I'd say your best best is to try the various farmer's markets around the county (think Kinvara has a good one, give it a google), failing that you could always go for a spin someday and pull in wherever you find a dairy farm.

    Try this number as well, 09097 41107, it's for the DeLaval milking supplies store in Portumna, they will know a lot of the dairy farmers out in that area and might be able to help you out as well.


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    tribesman44
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    hoody wrote: »
    Probably wouldn't be able to get it in shops here, thanks to all the health and safety regulations. I'd say your best best is to try the various farmer's markets around the county (think Kinvara has a good one, give it a google), failing that you could always go for a spin someday and pull in wherever you find a dairy farm.

    Try this number as well, 09097 41107, it's for the DeLaval milking supplies store in Portumna, they will know a lot of the dairy farmers out in that area and might be able to help you out as well.

    cheers for that mate. i did read that sheridan's cheese mongers carries it, but probably only the dublin shop. and then 2 other stores which are publicly advertising. one is derina allen in ballymaloe

    i will definitely call that number. the ban is coming in the autumn of 2011...hopefully enough people write to fight it.


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    IR
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    Did you find raw milk? - I know they definitely do it in Sheridans in Galway - they get one delivery a week and you have to pre-order it


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    tribesman44
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    IR wrote: »
    Did you find raw milk? - I know they definitely do it in Sheridans in Galway - they get one delivery a week and you have to pre-order it


    i did get it. last week i picked up 10 liters and this week i ordered 12 liters. fantastic stuff. taste is amazing. thanks :D


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    moy83
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    How much was ten litres ?


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    tribesman44
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    moy83 wrote: »
    How much was ten litres ?

    it is €1.50 per liter, so 15 quid. i have to see if i can get a discount for buying in bulk, haha.


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    moy83
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    tribesman44 wrote: »
    it is €1.50 per liter, so 15 quid. i have to see if i can get a discount for buying in bulk, haha.
    you must be half human half calf :D


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    tribesman44
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    moy83 wrote: »
    you must be half human half calf :D

    lol, pretty much. i can't get enough. the taste is unreal. i hammer a pint every morning for breakfast with my tea. holds me over better than any bowl of porridge! i need to see if i can find raw cream so i can make my raw butter


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    moy83
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    I tried Sheridans today but they said they only sold raw milk cheese can it be sold legally now at all ?


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    IR
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    Yep - still legal - for the moment anyway. Am surprised as have seen on their facebook page that it's available there, they get a delivery once a week...
    loads more stuff on raw milk if you are interested on www.rawmilkireland.com


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    moy83
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    Thanks for that do you think it will be banned or will there be a few specialist suppliers eventually


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    tribesman44
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    moy83 wrote: »
    Thanks for that do you think it will be banned or will there be a few specialist suppliers eventually

    picking up my raw milk order tomorrow in sheridans galway. they like you to order friday for pickup the following tuesday.

    a lot of people are banning together to fight it. i hope it stays legal. if not, im sure you can still find farmers to get it from under the sly. but its nonsense if they ban it because raw cheese and butter will still be legal. and if they go on about it being a health issue, then i guess they should ban junk food, fags and alcohol while they are at it!


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    IR
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    moy83 wrote: »
    Thanks for that do you think it will be banned or will there be a few specialist suppliers eventually

    Fingers crossed for the latter - these things are always about public opinion and support - it's easier for them to ban it and as long as only a handful of people care they will, but if everyone starts asking questions and gets behind the campaign well then I think the government will be forced to re-think it


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    LostCovey
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    IR wrote: »
    Fingers crossed for the latter - these things are always about public opinion and support - it's easier for them to ban it and as long as only a handful of people care they will, but if everyone starts asking questions and gets behind the campaign well then I think the government will be forced to re-think it

    I don't think there is any popular groundswell behind this raw milk campaign, but it has been very effective in getting media coverage.

    As far as I can see, most of the noise seems to be coming from people with a vested interest in flogging the stuff, and some of their employees.

    LostCovey


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    marizpan
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    I'm interested to know how you got on.

    Do you buy straight from a farmer ?
    Do you get much cream line on milk? Is it skimmed?
    Did you notice health benefits?
    Thanks


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