The Baileys ladies: The Wicklow farm helping to produce one of the most loved Christmas beverages

Joe and Michael Hayden's 220 Friesian Holstein cows produce 1.5m litres of milk annually for the popular liqueur

Joe Hayden on his 'Baileys Farm' at Killaveney, Tinahely, Co Wicklow. Picture: Moya Nolan

In many shopping baskets in the coming weeks, you will find one of the world’s favourite alcoholic drinks, a seasonal staple and treat.

Baileys Irish Cream's origin can be traced back much further beyond its pride of place on retailer shelves, and all the way back to the farms that produce its main component.