Diageo has opened its new €300 million Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge.
The new facility will produce a range of beers and lagers including Carlsberg, Rockshore, Harp, Smithwick’s and Kilkenny.
Officially opened by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, the landmark brewery was constructed in under 18 months on a 40‑acre site and is powered by 100% renewable electricity.
The project, supported by Enterprise Ireland, accommodated approximately 650 jobs during construction and has created more than 50 highly skilled permanent roles, underlining Diageo’s contribution to regional development and skilled employment.
Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, said: “Today’s opening of Diageo’s new Littleconnell Brewery in Co. Kildare is a powerful vote of confidence in Ireland and in our future as a world‑leading, sustainable food and drink exporter. This landmark facility forms part of Diageo’s near €1 billion investment in Ireland between 2020 and 2029, underlining the central role Ireland plays within the company’s global brewing network and highlighting the strength of our agri‑food and drinks sector on the international stage.”
PIC JULIEN BEHAL
Diageo today officially opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, marking a major milestone in the company’s long term commitment to brewing in Ireland and its near €1 billion capital investment programme across the island of Ireland from 2020 through to 2029. Pictured at the opening and during the tour was An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD ,Sir Dave Lewis Diageo CEO,Martin Heydon TD – Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,Colin O’Brien – Global Head of Beer Supply, Diageo,Ewan Andrew – President, Global Supply & Procurement and Chief Sustainability Officer, Diageo and Gráinne Wafer – Global Category Director Beer, Vodka, Liqueurs and Convenience.
