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Thursday 4th September | 7.00pm – 11.00pm | £50
The Ashburn Hotel is a modern 3 star Hotel spearheaded by a family dedicated to excellent service & food since 1974. Join us in our gallery bar on Thursday 4th September to indulge in our first Armagh Food & Cider festival event in collaboration with MacIvors Cider.
Meet Greg MacNiece founder of MacIvors Cider, hear the story of his orchard to bottle adventure and enjoy our carefully created menu paired with this fabulous local cider.
The evening will commence at 7pm with a canapé & cider reception with the main meal served at 7:45pm.
Appley Ever After Supper
Canapés,
Prosciutto & Apple Ricotta Tartlets
Smoked Salmon, Caper Chutney on Sourdough
Potato Bread Blinis, Ballymaloe Relish, Sundried Tomato & Shallots
Mac Ivor’s Plum & Ginger Cider Pairing
Irish Onion Soup
Irish Onion & Scallion Soup, Irish Cheddar Soda Bread Crouton
Mac Ivor’s Session Cider Pairing
Pork Roulade
Pork Fillet Roulade, Spinach Stuffing, Smoked Bacon Wrap
13 Hour Potato, Roasted Carrot Shard, Fine Beans, MacIver’s Dry Cider Smitane Sauce
Mac Ivor’s Dry Cider
Apple Mouse
Apple Mouse, Plum & Ginger Compote, Shortbread
Mac Ivor’s Medium Cider
Please note the venue is located upstairs with no lift access.
Should you have any dietary or access requirements, please mention during the booking process and these will be accommodated as far as possible. Please email foodandciderweekend@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk for further assistance.
This event takes place on Thursday 4th September 2025 at 7.00pm until 11.00pm at The Ashburn Hotel, Lurgan. Ticket price £50.00
To view General Information and Cancellation Policy for Food and Cider Weekend 2025 – please click: https://visitarmagh.com/festivals/food-cider/general-information-and-cancellation-policy/