Major blow as award-winning Kilkenny tourist attraction set to close

The Abbey Brewery Office now the Smithwicks Experience built in 1880placeholder image
The Abbey Brewery Office now the Smithwicks Experience built in 1880

Big loss to city's tourism offering

One of Kilkenny's top and much-loved tourist attractions looks set to close.

It is understood that The Smithwick's Experience will not re-open post pandemic.

An official statement is expected by Diageo shortly making the shock announcement.

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