Meet our team.

Siobhán Ní Gháirbhith

A former school teacher turned cheesemaker, Siobhán took over St Tola when the original owners retired in 1999 and is now the sole director of Inagh Farmhouse Cheese. A former Chairperson of CAIS, a member of Slow Food Ireland and the Taste Council, and current chairperson of Irish Cheese Direct, she is a fervent believer in sustainable farming, a fluent Irish speaker and a passionate advocate of Irish food, culture and music.

Petru Gal

Petru has been with Inagh Farmhouse Cheese since 2003 and manages and cares for the herd of milking goats. A skilled herdsman and manager, his love of the land and animals ensures the herd is very well cared for, and produces delicious milk.

Shane Griffin

Brian McEntee

Brian has worked for Inagh Farmhouse Cheese since 2008. He holds a diploma in Business Studies and Hotel & Catering Management from DIT and spent many years in food service, bringing a broad knowledge of food safety and hygiene. The ultimate multi-tasker, he oversees quality control and turns his hand to cheesemaking and any job in production.

Carmen Gal

Carmen has been with Inagh Farmhouse Cheese since 2003. She has completed HACCP training and numerous cheesemaking courses, and her attention to detail and natural skill in tasting ensure St Tola is produced to the highest quality.

Mihai Ferencz

Mihai has worked at St Tola since 2019. Originally from Romania, he is a versatile and solid member of our team, both on the farm and in the cheesehouse.

Gráinne Casey

Gráinne has worked for Inagh Farmhouse Cheese since 2004. After many years in sales and marketing in England, she brings that energy to promoting our cheese and telling our story to the world, and looks after sales, farm tours and visits.