The History
At Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny, we know how to tell a great story. We don’t want to jump the pint and tell our whole story before you visit, but we’ll give you a few sips.
A City Steeped in Brewing Tradition
The Smithwick’s story starts long before a Smithwick ever set foot in Kilkenny. In the 13th century, monks settled at St. Francis Abbey. For more than 300 years the Abbey grew in size. However, the arrival of Henry VIII and the Reformation in 1537 meant that the Abbey was forced to close its doors.
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The History
At Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny, we know how to tell a great story. We don’t want to jump the pint and tell our whole story before you visit, but we’ll give you a few sips.
A City Steeped in Brewing Tradition
The Smithwick’s story starts long before a Smithwick ever set foot in Kilkenny. In the 13th century, monks settled at St. Francis Abbey. For more than 300 years the Abbey grew in size. However, the arrival of Henry VIII and the Reformation in 1537 meant that the Abbey was forced to close its doors.