Press release from Kilkenny County Council :

Kilkenny County Council and Diageo Ireland this week announced the official signing of the contract for the former Smithwicks Brewery site in Kilkenny City, following an agreement in principle reached in 2012

The contract signing is a significant event for the citizens of Kilkenny City & County and it allows Kilkenny County Council to move forward with the redevelopment opportunity which this site presents…….

Source : Kilkenny County Council website here

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