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  • The Malting Company of Ireland Retains EcoVadis Platinum Accreditation

    The Malting Company of Ireland has retained its EcoVadis Platinum accreditation, recognising our continued commitment to sustainability, responsible sourcing and positive environmental and social practices across our business and supply chain.

  • From Irish Family Farms to Internationally Celebrated Whiskey

    From family farms in Cork to internationally enjoyed Irish whiskey, the journey of Irish barley is one built on quality, provenance and people. We recently visited the De Gud family farm in Kinsale with Pat Rigney of The Shed Distillery, seeing first-hand the exceptional barley destined to become part of Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. With 600 growers at the heart of our supply chain, MCI connects Irish farmers with distillers at home and around the world – keeping quality and provenance at the heart of every journey.

  • The Malting Company of Ireland and Ahascragh Distillery are lowering emissions through renewable gas supported by Gas Networks Ireland

    Gas Networks Ireland is facilitating a new industry-leading biomethane pilot project with the Malting Company of Ireland and Ahascragh Distillery as part of its efforts to help major energy users decarbonise.

    The pilot programme showcases a practical pathway for Irish companies that use high-heat manufacturing processes to significantly reduce their emissions.

    The new biomethane initiative is helping […]

  • Team attends Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD) AGM 2026

    The Malting Company of Ireland were delighted to sponsor and attend another fantastic event hosted by the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD) in Athlone.

    The AGM was extremely well organised and provided a great opportunity to connect with […]

  • Malting Company of Ireland attends the UCD Careers Fair

    We were delighted to attend the University College Dublin Careers Fair, a standout event connecting leading employers with ambitious students exploring careers across STEM and industry.

    The day provided a fantastic opportunity to meet talented UCD students, discuss career pathways, and share insights into opportunities within our business and sector. We were […]

  • Malting Company of Ireland joins the Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce

    We are delighted to announce that the Malting Company of Ireland has officially become a Corporate Member of the Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC). This is an exciting step in strengthening relationships, exploring new opportunities, and fostering collaboration across the global brewing and distilling industries.

    Joining the IJCC allows us to […]

  • The Malting Company of Ireland Partners with GetErBrewed to Support Brewers Across Ireland and Beyond

    We’re proud to announce an exciting new partnership between The Malting Company of Ireland and GetErBrewed, one of the most respected and knowledgeable brewing suppliers serving homebrewers, craft brewers and distillers across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

    This partnership marks an important milestone for us as our range of premium Irish malts is now available through GetErBrewed’s […]

  • Malting Company of Ireland Engages Growers at Dairygold Tillage Conference

    The Malting Company of Ireland was proud to join Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd growers at the recent Dairygold Tillage Conference, where we took the opportunity not only to discuss the future of Irish malting barley, but also to showcase our refreshed MCI branding.

    During the conference, our team spoke about an issue […]

  • Sustainability Assurance Pilot Scheme announced

    We are proud and excited to be centrally involved in the newly announced pilot Sustainability Assurance Scheme for Irish tillage, launched in December 2025 by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD.

    This pilot, developed in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Bord Bia, the Cereals Association of Ireland, […]

  • MCI present a donation to the Mercy Hospital Foundation

    Our Maltings Manager, Colm Cahill, and Senior Manufacturing Manager, Michael Bertulucci, were pleased to present a donation of €2,500 on behalf of the Malting Company ...

  • MCI announce plans to expand its malting facilities

    This planned investment is a positive step for the Malting Company of Ireland and will put the business in an excellent position to support the growing ...

  • Partnering with Togher Tidy Towns

    The Malting Company of Ireland team were delighted to welcome Fergal O’Connor, Chairperson of the Togher Tidy Towns, for the official presentation of the WeedHex tool. We are so happy to support their tireless efforts in our community, keeping spaces litter-free and planting flowers and shrubs to create beautiful areas for all to […]