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WALSH WHISKEY DISTILLERY in Carlow is to create 55 new jobs over the next five years as a result of investment from a major Italian drinks firm.
Walsh Whiskey will spend €25 million to develop a new distillery and visitor experience on the banks of the River Barrow by 2016.
The expansion will create a total of 55 permanent and part-time jobs in the Carlow with up to 40 jobs predicted to be created during the 18-month construction phase.
It is expected that construction will start in the spring of next year subject to planning with the company estimating that the distillery will have the capacity to produce 400,000 cases annually by 2016.
The growth comes directly as a result of a partnership with Italian drinks firm Illva Saronno which is known for its production of the Disaronno liqueur as well as brands such as Tia Maria.
The investment is being supported by Enterprise Ireland with Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton saying that today’s announcement is a “model of what the Government are trying to achieve” in the SME sector.
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Well done Walsh Whiskey.
Well done to everyone, great news for Carlow!
I put myself forward for a position of taster.
the last taster fell into the vary of whiskey.got out twice to go for a Piss before he drowned!
Great news for Carlow
well done as we need a lift in bagenalstown .
Well done and continued success to Walsh Whiskey.
It’s nice to see the distillery business coming back to Ireland.
I have visited Bushmills, Jameson, Tullamore DEW and looking forward to this one.
Yee haah at last a job I’m qualified for!
As I read this, there’s a pop up ad for Jameson on the page. Conflict of interest!
Great news and well done to all involved.
I don’t know what to say, that’s great news, the good times are rolling again, YEEHAW!
G’Wan Carlow! :) Best county in the whole of Ireland folks & just over the road is Borris, the best village in the whole world! :)
Carlow due-sorry Dew
55 job 5555 applicants. …period
55 jobs in the plant. Should support another 50 minimum in secondary positions. Good boost to local farmers who will have contracts to produce malting grain a premium product. Locals getting drunk and having that unplanned 4th child, keeping the school open etc.
Ripple effects are always bigger than the first impact.
55 jobs 5554 applicants .. caz am na applin :(
Great news. I hope it’s a massive success
Fantastic news, great for the local economy,If only Sugar beet was an option in Carlow again as it supported so many business’s nationwide. The entire county will support this Distillery. Cheers.
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