The Value of Tourism to Kilkenny

Tourism is so important to Kilkenny, please help tourists to see that our beautiful city surroundings are matched by our amazing citizens.
Why not sign up for a FREE 3 hour certificate course run by Failte Ireland to become a Kilkenny Welcome Ambassador. contact Maura Hickey on 7794057 or maura.hickey@kilkennycoco.ie for more details
BREAKING NEWS! €3 MILLION TO BE INVESTED INTO THE SMITHWICK’S EXPERIENCE IN KILKENNY
Great news for the Kilkenny tourist sector today. Smithwick’s has announced a €3 million investment in a new, state of the art visitor experience at the Smithwick’s St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Over the next nine months, the Victorian brewing building will be transformed into a state of the art interactive visitor centre that will allow you:
– Immerse in Ireland’s oldest beer brand using a sensory, tactile visitor experience.
– Teach you about the craft of brewing, the future and ultimately, taste the pint!
– Learn about the medieval origins of brewing on the site to the arrival of the amazing John Smithwick. Discover the Kilkenny-Smithwicks connections through the years with interactive installations bringing the story right up to date.
WELL WE CAN’T WAIT!
Another reason to put Kilkenny on your go to list!

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