Malting Company of Ireland - MCI

25/05/2026

We are very proud to be part of this biomethane pilot project with Gas Networks Ireland and , helping demonstrate how renewable gas can support lower-carbon production in industries like malting and distilling

For us, sustainability is about reducing emissions, future-proofing our industry and continuing to deliver the high-quality malt our customers expect.

A positive step forward for a more sustainable future for Irish food and beverage production

27/04/2026

After a particularly long, wet winter, across Ireland, our network of 600 growers are back doing what they do best - out on the land, beginning the vital process of sowing the seeds for this year’s malting barley crop. 🌾

But what does ‘sowing’ actually entail?

Meet Jeremy Dineen, an award-winning Dairygold farmer and dedicated malting barley grower, based in Ovens, Cork. In this video, Jeremy introduces us to the sowing process and the machinery required to plant and nurture malting barley destined for world-class brewing and distilling. 🍻🥃

Stay tuned as we share more from Jeremy over the coming weeks, his story, his interests & the passion behind every crop 🌾

02/04/2026

Crop 2026 starts now 🌾 stay tuned over the next few weeks as tillage farmer, Jeremy Dineen, shares how careful planning, soil health and investing in responsible farming practices shape the season ahead for Irish tillage farmers 🚜



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17/07/2025

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16/07/2025

Some Growers go the extra mile while getting financial support from our DAFM environmental schemes.

The malting grain contract field margins were a sight to behold yesterday evening. Never seen such bee’s and butterflys in action before.

19/02/2025

The Malting Company of Ireland proudly unveils our new brand identity. Inspired by our rich history, the design embodies our legacy and our vision for a sustainable future.
- Heritage Green honours our proud Irish provenance.
- Gold symbolises our commitment to excellence, quality, and innovation.
- Tracks of the rotating Germination Vessel reflect the essence of our process integrity.
- Three motif elements represent MCI's partnership with our trusted shareholders & customers.
Supporting Distilling & Brewing excellence through the supply of quality Irish malt steeped in provenance.
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Thank you to Colin Byrne and his outstanding crew at for their superb work with the MCI team creating this wonderful new brand identity.

23/12/2024

Congratulations to Barry Good our South Cork Regional award winner of the 2024 Malting Barley Competition 🏆

📍 Barry farms in Ballinvologe in Minane Bridge with his wife Lorraine and two daughters Sienna and Serena.

The farms proximity to the coast lends itself to excellent malting barley production. Beans are grown for a break crop, followed by a Winter Wheat and then Malting barley, an ideal rotation and proving to be very successful as he farms crops that suit his sites ✅

📸Pictured: Dairygold Area Sales Manager Ger Hanley with Barry Good.

23/12/2024

Congratulations to John O’Donnell our Tipperary Regional award winner of the 2024 Malting Barley Competition 🏆

📍John farms with his family in Clonmore near Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

Crops grown on the farm include Beans, Winter Wheat, Spring Malting Barley, Winter Barley and Winter Oats. All crops are planted using a Claydon drill, which has been a successful approach for the past 11 years ✅

📸Pictured: : Tim Mc Carthy, Dairygold Area Sales Manager with John O’Donnell and his son Rory O’Donnell.

17/12/2024

Congratulations to Christy Ring our East Cork Regional award winner of the 2024 Malting Barley Competition 🏆

📍 Christy and his Mother Kathleen farm on the island of Cobh.

Christy’s farm is a true example of a large-scale mixed farming enterprise as activities include dairy production, beef growing and finishing which is complimented by a large-scale tillage operation whereby malting barley is its main crop ✅

📸Pictured: Dairygold Area Sales Managers Tim McCarthy and Dylan O’Gorman with Christy Ring.

10/12/2024

Congratulations to Richard Lucey our North Cork Regional award winner of the 2024 Malting Barley Competition 🏆

📍 Richard manages the family farm with his wife Jan and four daughters in Ballyclough, Mallow.

This farms land has a mix of soil types & there is strong emphasis on crop rotation with the plan including Beans, Winter Wheat, Winter Barley, Winter Oats and Spring Barley ✅

📸Pictured: Dairygold Area Sales Manager Michael English with Richard Lucey.