Tirlán Belview & Kilkenny Cheese Milk Supplier Open Days 2026 – Register Now

Register Now for a unique behind-the-scenes experience.

When:  13 & 14 October

Where: Tirlan and Kilkenny Cheese, IDA Science and Technology Park Gorteen, Belview, Co. Kilkenny, X91 Y1XA
 

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Join us for an exclusive opportunity to step inside the Kilkenny Cheese and Tirlán Belview facilities and see first-hand how your high-quality milk is transformed into world-class dairy products that are creating long-term value for Members and helping to build the Co-op of the Future.

These Open Days will showcase the people, technology, innovation and partnerships that are shaping the future of Tirlán.

 

What You Can Expect

• Experience guided walking tours of both the Kilkenny Cheese and the Tirlán Belview facilities.
• Discover how farm families' high-quality milk is transformed into award-winning cheese and advanced dairy proteins for customers around the world.
• Gain first-hand insight into the scale and ambition behind two of Tirlán's most significant investments, including the Kilkenny Cheese joint venture with Royal A-ware.
• Meet Co-op representatives, Board members and teams from across Tirlán.
• Visit our interactive Expo area to learn more about the investments, programmes, partnerships and processing capabilities driving growth and value for suppliers.
• Hear how Tirlán is continuing to invest in a sustainable, innovative and profitable future for Members.

This is a unique opportunity to see the journey of your milk beyond the farm gate and to learn more about the investments and partnerships helping to secure the future success of your Co-op.

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This event is strictly by pre-registration only.

As part of the registration process, all attendees must complete a Site Safety, Health and Hygiene Induction Form during registration to gain entry to the facilities.

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Sessions will operate throughout both days, with the same experience repeated multiple times, allowing you to choose the date and arrival time that best suits your schedule.

 

Parking & Registration

• All visitors must park in the designated off-site car park as directed by event signage.
• No visitor parking will be available on the production sites.
• Registration will take place at the Registration Marquee located in the car park.
• Shuttle buses will operate every 10-15 minutes between the car park and the facilities throughout the event.
• A reverse parking policy is in place and must be followed by all visitors.

 

Important Information

• Attendance is limited to registered ticket holders only.
• Milk suppliers must register using their Tirlán milk supplier number.
• Each milk supplier may register up to two additional guests aged 16 years or over.
• For health and safety reasons, under-16s are not permitted on site under any circumstances.
• Visitors will be required to show proof of registration on arrival.
• Entry to the facilities by private vehicle will not be permitted.
• Attendees must select an arrival time during registration.
• Last admission each day is 3.00pm. 

 

What's Included?

Your visit will include:

• A guided two-hour walking tour of the working Tirlán Belview and Kilkenny Cheese facilities.
• Access to the interactive Tirlán Expo experience.
• Opportunities to engage with experts from across the business.
• Complimentary soup and sandwiches following your tour.

We look forward to welcoming you to Belview this October and sharing the story of how, together, we are Powered by Partnership and Built for the Future.

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