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!
Sarah McNally 2019-04-03T20:13:22+00:00 April 3rd, 2019|Blog|
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!
Sarah McNally 2019-03-21T09:59:26+00:00 March 21st, 2019|Blog|
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!
Sarah McNally 2019-03-13T10:25:18+00:00 March 13th, 2019|Blog|
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....
Sarah McNally 2019-03-05T15:16:16+00:00 March 5th, 2019|Recipe|
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!
Sarah McNally 2019-02-14T10:16:02+00:00 February 13th, 2019|Blog|
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!!
Sarah McNally 2019-02-14T10:08:53+00:00 February 1st, 2019|Recipe|
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!
Sarah McNally 2019-02-14T10:11:22+00:00 January 25th, 2019|Blog|
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!!
Eleanor McGillie 2018-02-28T11:04:41+00:00 February 28th, 2018|Blog|
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
Eleanor McGillie 2018-02-14T11:03:10+00:00 February 16th, 2018|Recipe|
Aussie Chef Dean Coppard has kicked off his New Year stints with the Six O'Clock Show by cooking this delicious pork dish using our Traditional Dry Cider - Cheers Mate! Try out this recipe - Sugar pit pork chop, grain mustard mash, braised winter greens, Traditional Dry Cider and apple sauce
Eleanor McGillie 2018-02-14T16:41:35+00:00 February 14th, 2018|Blog|
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!
Eleanor McGillie 2018-02-12T17:18:34+00:00 February 12th, 2018|Blog|
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.
Eleanor McGillie 2018-01-10T15:00:24+00:00 January 10th, 2018|Blog|
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
Eleanor McGillie 2017-12-20T15:41:54+00:00 December 20th, 2017|Recipe|
We use our Traditional Dry Mac Ivors Cider for our Irish Mulled Cider Christmas recipe. This recipe has been tried and tested and loved by people sampling it at food fayres in the run up to Christmas. Get your Traditional Dry Cider and get a pot on the stove!
Eleanor McGillie 2017-12-06T10:21:04+00:00 December 6th, 2017|Blog|
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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:
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.