Malting Company of Ireland

The Malting Company of Ireland is pleased to announce that we have joined the National Biodiversity Data Centre All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is a shared plan of action that brings together different sectors across the island of Ireland to create a landscape where pollinators can survive and thrive.  One-third of Ireland's wild bee species is threatened with extinction, mainly because we have drastically reduced the amount of food and safe nesting sites that support them. The Malting Company of Ireland wants to play its part in helping to improve our site's natural habitat to support Irish pollinators.  #SDGs #Dairygold #Tirlan #Sustainabliity #Biodiversity

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 demand for quality Irish Distilling & Brewing malt. Sustainability is a key focus for MCI and the customers we supply. The investment will also allow us to reduce onsite emissions by up to 40% through the introduction of energy-efficient processing technology while we continue to collaborate with our shareholders on an ambitious regenerative agriculture programme. Thanks to the MCI team, our Shareholders & Customers for the ongoing support & we look forward to finalising the project details in the coming months.  #Sustainablemalt #Tirlán #Dairygold #Farming #Tillage #SDGs

The Malting Company of Ireland is proud to announce the renewal of our membership with the Irish Grain Assurance Scheme (IGAS). IGAS is unique in Europe as the most comprehensive system of grain traceability. IGAS has gained the gold standard from the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA), the leading international accreditation system. The FSA is overseen by the Sustainable Agricultural Initiative (SAI Platform). All MCI growers are registered IGAS members. IGAS is the accepted standard for the production, transport, handling, and storage of the Irish cereal crop. IGAS conducts thorough assessments to achieve the highest possible standards and ensure that our grain is the first choice for all quality markets. The IGAS scheme covers 100% of MCI grain. Our ongoing commitment to IGAS is a testament to our team's dedication to providing the finest malt to all our valued customers.   #malt #farming #grain Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Teagasc Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd Tirlán

We are pleased to announce that Michael Bertulucci has joined the Malting Company of Ireland as Senior Manufacturing Manager.  Michael brings a wealth of experience and qualifications to MCI. With over twenty years of operations knowledge, a Master's Degree in Technology Innovation, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, his expertise will help us to continue to drive CI and Operational Excellence in our business. Welcome to the team, Michael. Your diverse skill set is sure to make a significant impact & we look forward to achieving so much together. #Operationalexcellence #CI #Malt

This week, the Malting Company of Ireland team will say goodbye to MTU Pharmaceutical Biotechnology student Caitlin Desmond, who completed her 4-month work placement with us and subsequently stayed on to assist during our busy harvest season. MCI's Laboratory Manager, Leonora Lane, and her team have mentored Caitlin, enabling her to apply her academic knowledge to practical use in a commercial laboratory setting and gain beneficial experience and training. Thank you, Caitlin, for your valuable contribution during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours. #Malt #MTU #Mentor

Earlier in the week, MCI's Paul McGillicuddy (CEO) & Colm Cahill (Malting Manager) had the pleasure of meeting Bushmills' Master Distiller Colum Egan. It was great to see their impressive on-site developments and to meet Alastair Kane, the distillery's third-generation Master Cooper. #malt #whiskey #cooper

Expertise in action... Dairygold's Liam Leahy inspecting the Spring Malting Barley in Midleton, Co Cork. After a challenging spring, we hope for a safe and fruitful harvest for our growers and look forward to malting their quality Irish Barley in the coming months. Thanks to photographer Darragh Kane for capturing this beautiful image. #harvest2024 #barley #malting #Tirlan #Dairygold Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd Tirlán

We are excited to announce that the Malting Company of Ireland has surpassed the milestone of over 1,000 followers on LinkedIn! Thank you all for your support and engagement as we celebrate this achievement. We are giving our 1,000th follower an acknowledgement gift to mark the occasion. Here's to more milestones and shared successes!  #malt #Dairygold #Tirlán

Happy International Beer Day 🍻 Freddy Heineken once said “ We don‘t sell beer, we sell gezelligheid (good times)“. To mark International Beer day today, Heineken® is launching a new ad bringing to life these good times. We're celebrating the “forgotten beers“ on the periphery of parties, while socializing in bars, watching football or just getting together - after all, at The HEINEKEN Company we are guided by our company purpose to brew the joy of true togetherness. #Heineken #InternationalBeerDay #ForgottenBeers

Today, we feature our Financial Controller, Joe Kelleher's daily commute to work by bike! Joe's route takes him along the Tramore riverside greenway into Togher village. The Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí has done superb work on the active travel upgrades in the area, and the Togher Tidy Towns team has done a fantastic job planting native species to improve biodiversity and create a beautiful public space for the local community. Thanks to Joe for taking the time to take some great photos of his journey.   'I originally bought my bike through the Bike-to-Work scheme in 2011. In 2019, I started working full-time at MCI in Togher, a little over 13 km from home. During lock down, I worked from home and started cycling my son Sam to & from crèche, about a 9 km round-trip. When we returned to the office, I was eager to maintain the habit of a daily cycle.   MCI is a great place to work, and we are fortunate to have shower facilities onsite. Since June 2023, I have completed over 80 round-trip bike commutes, clocking up more than 2,270 km. According to Strava, that's over 495 kg of carbon saved! I encourage anyone considering cycling to work to give it a go! Although it requires a bit of extra planning, you will be surprised by how enjoyable it is and how quickly it becomes a part of your routine.' - Joe Kelleher, Financial Controller, Malting Company of Ireland. 🚵♂️