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!!
January 2019
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.
Our Irish cider to be served up at the John O’Connor Celebration Evening
Musicians and writers to enjoy our Irish Traditional Dry Cider at the John O'Connor Writing School at an evening of celebration which takes place at The Charlemont Arms Hotel in Armagh city tomorrow evening. Have a great evening everyone.
October 2017
Traditional Dry Cider recommended by the Sunday Times wine writer, Martin Moran
It's a great feeling when you pick up your Sunday Times and see Mac Ivors Cider Co Traditional Dry Irish Cider is recommended by the Sunday Times wine writer, Martin Moran and is listed Number Two on his list. Thanks Martin Moran!
Apple picking in County Armagh – a county bursting with crates of the crop
The harvest is on everyone's mind right now so when journalist Eleanor McGillie asked if she could come and learn the art of the craft Greg absolutely said yes. Have a read of Eleanor's own experience of apple picking here in our orchards:
September 2017
“I’m doing a different type of digging and flying the flag in a different kind of way”
Did you see our very own Irish cider producer on TV on Monday night? The country is talking about it. If you missed it here's a run down of what Greg MacNeice was telling viewers from the heart of our orchards here in County Armagh.
Our favourite cider maker is a bit scundered but we think it’s great he’s on the buses!
YOU have no doubt seen Greg in the most unexpected of places over the last few weeks. If you haven't here is the photographic evidence. Our favourite cider maker is on billboards, bus stops and on the side of Translink buses showcasing the delicious apples grown at the orchards here in Ardress.
Ritchie Remo and Mac Ivors Cider – what a combo!
We all love a bit of country music so if you're a fan of Ritchie Remo you're going to love this food and music festival in Co Armagh. Come and join Sarah for some Traditional Dry Cider, Medium Cider and Plum and Ginger Cider. #followthefox
August 2017
Instagramers host #IgersDublinFest sponsored by Mac Ivors Cider Co
We love Instagram so this is right up our street. Sarah was delighted to be a part of #IgersDublinFest at The Tara Building for a fantastic display of images by the group Instagramers of Dublin. A very cool event - watch out for future exhibitions.
The Big Grill Festival is back and it’s all about a feast of food and drink!
The Big Grill Festival is back in Dublin from August 17-August 20 - the ultimate international BBQ festival and competition and it's not to be missed. Sarah and Greg are heading to Herbert Park where you'll want to wash down your BBQ feast with a nice cool pint of cider.
A hot date with “The White Hag” in Ballymote, Sligo at Hagstravaganza
As festivals go it couldn't get any better and we were there with our Grow A Pear - a Dry, Still Perry made from Perry pears harvested in Armagh in 2015. Hagstravanganza 2017 was immense and we are looking forward to next year already. Thanks to The White Hag Brewery team.
A summer beach party in Belfast city centre? Yes please.
Belfast is buzzing with tourists so they'll love this Summer Beach Party which will give them a chance to experience our burgeoning food and drink scene. There's such a cool vibe in Belfast. Come and join us at the Twilight Market Summer Beach Party.
July 2017
The White Hag is having a festival and we are going! Hagtastic!
Roll on July 29 so we can go to Sligo for Hagstravaganza - a festival being run by The White Hag which attracts the best brewers from all over the world. We will be there of course with the cream of the hops as this two day festival prepares to kick off.
Wife Carrying Championships at the Dalriada Festival? Watch out Sarah!
This weekend is going to be fantastic as the Dalriada Festival takes place at Glenarm Castle where an estimated crowd of 30,000 people are expected for food and drink, games, sports and live music. Sarah will be there with our great tasting ciders.
