Our History
The Roots of Ballinteggart
This is where it all began. In 1909, Thomas George (T.G.) Troughton was born on the family estate of Ballinteggart House in County Armagh. Nestled in the heart of Northern Ireland’s Orchard County, the estate has remained in the family ever since; and continues to be our home and heartland today.
Our History
Generations of Craft
From the early days, the Troughton family built a reputation for hard work, quality, and local pride. The estate became a hive of production, powered by community and tradition. These were the hands that began crafting what would become a legacy of great taste.
Our History
Apple Doesn’t Fall Far
Living in the Orchard County, apples were more than just fruit; they were a way of life. Our family’s dedication to cider, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar was forged through decades of seasonal harvests and a deep love for the land.
Our History
From Orchard to Opportunity
With eyes on the future and roots still deep in the past, the family began exploring new horizons. Every step was built on the same values of quality, authenticity, and innovation.
The first cider from Armagh Cider Company was introduced to the market in January 2006 as ‘Carsons Cider’, but the company has evolved over the past years and its product range has been substantially enhanced in response to consumer demand.
Cider, of course, has enjoyed a massive revival in recent years, but the market for traditional hand-crafted ciders in Northern Ireland is still in its infancy and Armagh Cider Company has been leading the way with its development.
Such was the immediate popularity of Carsons Cider that Armagh Cider Company was inundated with requests to introduce a non-alcoholic pure Armagh Apple Juice, which the company duly did in 2007.
Helen and Philip have now brought production of their cider and apple juice home to Ballinteggart. This was always the intention but they wanted to learn the skills and techniques first, as producing a consistent product is not a simple matter of following a strict recipe. Instead it’s all based on taste – a skill that takes time to develop!
The family always felt it was a great shame that County Armagh, the home of the apple business in Northern Ireland, was the only apple growing area in the UK without its own cider producers and they are pleased to have led the way. With their ciders, apple juice and cider vinegars, they offer consumers authentic, hand crafted, completely natural apple products with genuine provenance and heritage behind them and that deliver on quality and taste.
To The Future!
We look forward to introducing the new look and extended range of products to consumers and hope that you enjoy them as much as we do!
Philip, Helen & Mark Troughton
(Directors)
