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.
November 2019
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
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....
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!!
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!!
February 2018
Get ready for one of the finest craft gatherings – The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fair
It's one of Ireland's finest craft gatherings of craft brewers and distillers and it's returning to Dublin's Convention Centre again this year. The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fair takes place from March 8-10 and we will be there with our great tasting Irish ciders
Hearts, flowers and rosé cider – be good on Valentine’s Day with Mac Ivors Cider Co
It's Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday - the first time since 1945. If you decide to indulge here are some tips from Mac Ivors Cider Co for Valentine's Day. It's all about flowers, food and Plum and Ginger Cider - enjoy you lovebirds!
Snow, Irish ciders and cider presses! It’s freezing but it’s all go in the orchard county
It is freezing and there's snow lying on the freezing orchard floor but how good to our Irish ciders look in Armagh's famous orchards? We are pruning, making cider and all over Ireland with our great tasting ciders. Make sure you #followthefox this year.
January 2018
He’s an apple grower, caretaker of the land and fruit processor – meet Sammy MacNeice!
Sammy MacNeice is a fourth generation apple grower and caretaker of the land in Co Armagh where apples are grown and pressed to make Irish cider by Mac Ivors Cider Co. It's here too where MacNeice Fruit operate its fruit processing company
December 2017
A craft beer advent calendar – and our Vintage Reserve is the only cider in the box!
Our Vintage Reserve Cider is the only cider in Ireland's only craft beer calendar created again this year by our friends in Martin's Off-Licence in Dublin. December 6 is Vintage Reserve Cider Day in #madvent so get onto social media and tell us about your #madvent experience!
November 2017
It’s oh so quiet as the orchards rest as Sammy talks about the pruning season
The orchards here in Ireland's apple capital are resting from November through to March as pruning season begins at Mac Ivors Cider Co. We go for a walk with Sammy who highlights how crucial pruning is during the dormant season.
Getting into the festive spirit as iconic Ulster Hall hosts the Belfast Beer and Cider Festival
The craic will be great tonight and tomorrow as Sarah and Greg are getting into the festive spirit as the Ulster Hall hosts the Belfast Beer and Cider Festival. Enjoy Mac Ivors Cider Co's great tasting Irish ciders. See you at the Ulster Hall.
