Executive pay levels at Irish drinks group C&C fell nearly 15% in its last financial year, to just over €2.2m, after management missed yearly performance targets resulting in non-payment of bonuses.

Heineken’s expansion into the cider market helped boost its Irish revenues and market share last year.

Want a little Christmas spirit? From sparkling wines to cider, beer to gin, our wine columnist, Leslie Williams, has the perfect list to choose from.

Macivors cider orchards were first planted in 1855 and are still in the same family. 

Having regarded cider as a second division drink for some time, Caroline Delaney is slowly changing her mind as she beings to appreciate the work and skill behind a glass of craft cider