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November 2017

  • Sammy MacNeice in the orchards at Ardress where Mac Ivors Cider Co Irish Cider is made
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    It’s oh so quiet as the orchards rest as Sammy talks about the pruning season

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It’s oh so quiet as the orchards rest as Sammy talks about the pruning season

Eleanor McGillie 2017-11-17T10:36:30+00:00 November 20th, 2017|Blog|

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.

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    Getting into the festive spirit as iconic Ulster Hall hosts the Belfast Beer and Cider Festival

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Getting into the festive spirit as iconic Ulster Hall hosts the Belfast Beer and Cider Festival

Eleanor McGillie 2017-11-17T10:33:37+00:00 November 17th, 2017|Blog|

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.

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    Our Irish cider to be served up at the John O’Connor Celebration Evening

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Our Irish cider to be served up at the John O’Connor Celebration Evening

Eleanor McGillie 2017-11-03T21:42:51+00:00 November 3rd, 2017|Blog|

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.

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October 2017

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    Traditional Dry Cider recommended by the Sunday Times wine writer, Martin Moran

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Traditional Dry Cider recommended by the Sunday Times wine writer, Martin Moran

Eleanor McGillie 2017-10-11T14:51:46+00:00 October 11th, 2017|Blog|

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!

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  • Fifth generation apple grower Greg MacNeice of Mac Ivors Cider Co with journalist Eleanor McGillie with Polish apple pickers in MacNeice's orchards in Co Armagh. MGMPR_01
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    Apple picking in County Armagh – a county bursting with crates of the crop

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Apple picking in County Armagh – a county bursting with crates of the crop

Eleanor McGillie 2017-10-11T10:46:34+00:00 October 8th, 2017|Blog|

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:

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September 2017

  • It's harvest season in Coun ty Armagh and Irish cider producer Greg MacNeice welcomes BBC NI Home Ground team to the orchards at Ardress.
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    “I’m doing a different type of digging and flying the flag in a different kind of way”

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“I’m doing a different type of digging and flying the flag in a different kind of way”

Eleanor McGillie 2017-09-27T15:44:22+00:00 September 27th, 2017|Blog|

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.

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    Our favourite cider maker is a bit scundered but we think it’s great he’s on the buses!

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Our favourite cider maker is a bit scundered but we think it’s great he’s on the buses!

Eleanor McGillie 2017-09-20T09:07:00+00:00 September 20th, 2017|Blog|

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.

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  • Mac Ivors Cider Co at food and music festival with Ritchie Remo
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    Ritchie Remo and Mac Ivors Cider – what a combo!

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Ritchie Remo and Mac Ivors Cider – what a combo!

Eleanor McGillie 2017-09-04T09:58:22+00:00 September 4th, 2017|Blog|

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

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August 2017

  • Mac Ivors Cider Co sponsored #IgersDublinFest exhibition
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    Instagramers host #IgersDublinFest sponsored by Mac Ivors Cider Co

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Instagramers host #IgersDublinFest sponsored by Mac Ivors Cider Co

Eleanor McGillie 2017-08-23T14:57:53+00:00 August 23rd, 2017|Blog|

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.

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    The Big Grill Festival is back and it’s all about a feast of food and drink!

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The Big Grill Festival is back and it’s all about a feast of food and drink!

Eleanor McGillie 2017-08-14T08:17:55+00:00 August 14th, 2017|Blog|

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.

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  • Grow A Pear - The White Hag Hagstravaganza
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    A hot date with “The White Hag” in Ballymote, Sligo at Hagstravaganza

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A hot date with “The White Hag” in Ballymote, Sligo at Hagstravaganza

Eleanor McGillie 2017-08-04T20:56:49+00:00 August 4th, 2017|Blog|

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.

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  • Summer Beach Party - Mac Ivors Cider Co will be attending with our Irish Craft Cider
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    A summer beach party in Belfast city centre? Yes please.

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A summer beach party in Belfast city centre? Yes please.

Eleanor McGillie 2017-08-01T14:05:47+00:00 August 1st, 2017|Blog|

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.

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July 2017

  • The White Hag are having a festival and Mac Ivors Cider Co is going - Hagstravaganza
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    The White Hag is having a festival and we are going! Hagtastic!

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The White Hag is having a festival and we are going! Hagtastic!

Eleanor McGillie 2017-07-24T11:06:29+00:00 July 19th, 2017|Blog|

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.

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  • Dalriada Festival - Irish Craft Cider producer Mac ivors Cider Co will be there this weekend
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    Wife Carrying Championships at the Dalriada Festival? Watch out Sarah!

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Wife Carrying Championships at the Dalriada Festival? Watch out Sarah!

Eleanor McGillie 2017-07-14T09:45:07+00:00 July 14th, 2017|Blog|

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.

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  • Greg MacNeice of Mac Ivors Cider Co in Kentucky
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    Best Export Business Initiative award winner – the cowboy look worked a trick!

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Best Export Business Initiative award winner – the cowboy look worked a trick!

Eleanor McGillie 2017-07-05T13:21:23+00:00 July 5th, 2017|Blog|

From Kentucky to Craigavon - Greg sports a new look for his pitch to a panel of independent judges ahead of winning Best Export Business Initiative at the ABC Business Awards 2017. From cowboy hat to black tie - what a fantastic achievement. #followthefox

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June 2017

  • Mac Ivors Cider, Irish Craft Cider Producer to attend Mondial De La Biere
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    It’s almost time for Greg to head to Paris for Mondial de la Bière

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It’s almost time for Greg to head to Paris for Mondial de la Bière

Eleanor McGillie 2017-06-28T19:52:47+00:00 June 28th, 2017|Blog|

Having celebrated his birthday this week, Greg is now off to Paris for a three day craft beer festival - Mondial de la Bière. So, hands up who wishes you were in Paris right now? We launched our Traditional Dry Cider in Paris on St Patrick's Day this year so it's going down a treat. Delicieux!

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  • Taste of Dublin June 2017 - Irish Craft Cider Producer Mac Ivors Cider Co
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    Discover, indulge and unwind with Mac Ivors Cider at Taste of Dublin

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Discover, indulge and unwind with Mac Ivors Cider at Taste of Dublin

Eleanor McGillie 2017-06-28T12:53:33+00:00 June 10th, 2017|Blog|

Discover, indulge and unwind with a cool pint or two of Mac Ivors Cider at this year's Taste of Dublin - a must in the Dublin social calendar. Come along and enjoy our great tasting Irish Craft ciders. See you there!

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  • Mac Ivors Cider stand - Picnic at the abbey
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    Pedro’s heading to Tynan for a picnic at the abbey!

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Pedro’s heading to Tynan for a picnic at the abbey!

Eleanor McGillie 2017-06-02T09:00:34+00:00 June 2nd, 2017|Blog|

This weekend we are heading across county Armagh to Tynan for a Picnic at the Abbey. This is a fantastic family and community day out where people can come together and explore the vast country estate. Sarah will be there with our great tasting Irish craft cider.

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May 2017

  • Mac Ivors Cider Co at the Belfast Craft Beer Festival 2016
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    Four days of celebrating as Irish craft brewers hit the big Belfast smoke!

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Four days of celebrating as Irish craft brewers hit the big Belfast smoke!

Eleanor McGillie 2017-05-19T10:02:25+00:00 May 23rd, 2017|Blog|

WE love Belfast. There's loads going on. And from May 25 to May 28, Custom House Square will be stuffed [...]

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  • Apple blossom at Ardress House 2017
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    The National Trust celebrate the apple season with blossom Sundays

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The National Trust celebrate the apple season with blossom Sundays

Eleanor McGillie 2017-05-19T13:15:07+00:00 May 19th, 2017|Blog|

We had great fun at the Apple Blossom Sundays at Ardress this year. The National Trust is brilliant at opening up the orchards and giving people a great experience so they can explore the apple trails. We had fun - thanks to everyone for coming to visit us.

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