Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, officially opened the first phase of its new brewery in Littleconnell, near Newbridge, Co. Kildare, on Monday, May 11, 2026. The facility is part of a near €1 billion investment in the company's Irish operations, with the brewery alone costing approximately €700 million.
The greenfield site at Littleconnell is expected to produce a range of beers, including lagers and ales, to meet growing demand in international markets. The first phase includes brewing and packaging operations, with the full site expected to be operational by 2027.
Diageo stated that the new brewery will create hundreds of jobs during construction and around 100 permanent positions once fully operational. The investment underscores the company's commitment to Ireland as a key manufacturing hub.
The opening was marked by a ceremony attended by local officials and Diageo executives. The company emphasized that the brewery will use sustainable practices, including water conservation and energy efficiency measures.
