Cider in Ireland

Cider, an alcoholic drink made from apples, is widely available in Ireland at pubs, off licences, and supermarkets.

Traditional regions of production were the counties of Armagh, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford; it was made by monks in Ireland's many Christian monasteries.

Cider production was a major industry from the 16th century onward, with immigration from Huguenots and German Palatines bringing cider-making skills to Ireland.

Government efforts produced a revival in the late 19th century, but the industry was hit hard again by the world wars.

[7] William Magner opened his brewery in Clonmel in 1935, producing cider on an industrial scale.