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Last orders — Kilkenny brewery to close next year after 300-year history

Kilkenny’s Smithwicks Brewery is to cease all operations and close completely by Christmas of 2013 – with the loss of 44 local jobs, drinks giant Diageo confirmed yesterday (Thursday).

Kilkenny Celtic Festival kicks off in style

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The Cellar Bar in Kilkenny’s Smithwicks brewery was the place to be on Wednesday evening this week, as this year’s Celtic Festival officially got under way.

Diageo announces details of 2011 ‘Gifted’ programme

Diageo Ireland has announced the full details of the 2011 ‘Gifted’ programme with a call to Diageo employees in Kilkenny to get involved and get nominating charities and voluntary groups for financial support.

Putting the ‘fun’ into fundraiser - Smithwick’s and Diageo give to local charities

Smithwick’s congratulated the Kilkenny Network on their highly successful recent fundraising effort at an event in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel last Friday, December 10.

Cot Race brings Celtic Festival to a dramatic close

The Kilkenny Celtic Festival closed on an exhilarating high on Sunday last, with the first Cot Race on the River Nore.

15 months of success for Smithwicks beer

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Smithwicks ale which has been brewed for 300 years at St Francis Abbey Brewery in Kilkenny city, has consistently increased sales over the past 15 months despite the downturn in the economy.

Smithwick’s wins gold at ale awards

Kilkenny’s best known brew, Smithwick’s has been awarded two gold medals in the prestigious ‘Monde Selection Quality Selections 2010’ for both Smithwick’s Superior Irish Ale and the brand’s variant brewed for the American market.

300 years of great brewing tradition remembered

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To commemorate 300 years of brewing an official unveiling of the ‘300 years of Smithwick’s’ exhibition took place at Kilkenny’s historical St Francis Abbey Brewery, and the glitterati of Kilkenny were invited to join in the celebrations.

 

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