Apple Blossom in the orchards
A sea of colour and the fantastic smell of apple blossom surrounding our orchards in County Armagh. Apple blossom - the promise of new growth and a new crop of delicious apples.
April 2020
March 2020
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Wishing everyone a very safe and happy St. Patrick's Day. Here's a simple recipe for delicious stuffed pork and Mac Ivors Cider gravy!
February 2020
Mac Ivors Cider news in 2020
We've had a busy start to 2020 here at Mac Ivors cider. We launched our brand new Alcohol Free cider. Exciting times ahead!!
November 2019
Christmas Fair at the Argory
One of our favourite markets of the year- the local Christmas Fair at the Argory. Over 45 stalls of local drinks, food and crafts! The perfect family day out.
The humble crab apple
We pay homage to the humble Irish Crab Apple - all around us and often we don't even notice!
October 2019
“Apple-picking Sundays” at Ardress House
A busy month here at Mac Ivors Cider for our harvest season. We've been enjoying "Apple picking Sundays" throughout October at Ardress House
September 2019
Apple harvest & September festivals
A very busy time here at Mac Ivors Cider with apple picking season in full swing. We will have time for a few festivals too though, of course!
July 2019
Summer fun at Mac Ivors Cider
Food festivals, craft fairs, BBQ competitions....it's all been happening around Ireland and Mac Ivors Cider have been enjoying every minute of it!
June 2019
Belfast Craft Beer Festival craic!
Greg and Sarah were happily pouring delicious ciders this weekend at Belfast Craft Beer Festival! 2 days of fantastic craft brews and delicious food!
May 2019
Apple Blossom buzz at Mac Ivors Cider
A busy time in the orchards for our bees as apple blossom arrives. Celebrate "Apple Blossom Sunday" this weekend at Ardress House.
Summer for Mac Ivors Cider
With summer around the corner we look ahead to another fantastic summer of festivals around Ireland. Here's where you will find Mac Ivors in the coming months.
April 2019
Mac Ivors Steak Marinade
We can almost see the sun coming out, so here's hoping to plenty of delicious BBQs again this summer. Here's a simple recipe for a marinade for those delicious steaks using Mac Ivors Cider!
The Argory Good Food Market
Join us this Satuday at The Argory Good Food Market. A day out for the whole family - guided house tours, forest walks and a local food and drink market. A fantastic event so don't miss out!
March 2019
Gold Medals, Cider Cocktails and the best of craic!
Another fantastic year for Mac Ivors Cider at the Alltech Brews & Food Fair! Gold medals, dry hopped ciders, cocktails, and lots of fun! We hope you enjoyed it too!
AllTech Brews and Food Fair
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Festival than by tasting some of Ireland's best craft brews at AllTech Brews & Food Fair. Mac Ivors will be there pouring our delicious ciders along with some tasty new tipples....
Mac Ivors Cider Pancakes
Pancake Tuesday decisions are upon us - Sweet or Savoury? Thick or thin? Lemon or Syrup? Let us help you with a simple, delicious recipe for Mac Ivors Cider pancakes. Enjoy!
February 2019
Pink bubbles for Valentine’s day
Whether you’re treating that special someone, or treating yourself – why not celebrate the patron saint of Love (or even just Thirsty Thursday) with some delicious rosé cider. Sweet plums, warming ginger, light bubbles and all round goodness…Enjoy!!
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Mac Ivors Cider
Next Tuesday marks the Chinese New Year – 2019 the Year of the Pig. Delicious food, fireworks, gifts, what’s not to love! So here we have laid out a really simple recipe for “Plum & Ginger Cider sauce” which you can whip up easily to pair with your favourite Chinese dishes – dumplings, spring rolls, duck breast – whatever you fancy. Enjoy!
January 2019
Mac Ivors Cider in 2018… what have we been up to?
It's been a while, we know, but let's take a look back on 2018 - festivals, new orchards, a glorious summer and lots of delicious ciders of course!!
