Royal Visit: Paul Smithwick to receive OBE tomorrow in Dublin

Kilkenny man who organised royal visit to city will receive knighthood tomorrow in Dublin

Reporter:

Sean Keane

11 May 2017

Email:

sean.keane@kilkennypeople.ie

The man responsible for Prince Charles visiting Kilkenny will receive an OBE tomorrow.

Paul Smithwick, a member of the brewing family, will receive the award in Dublin.

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