Bagenalstown

Carlow Brewing Company has secured an additional €1m investment from Enterprise Ireland and the Spanish beer giant that owns a 32% stake in their business.
Hijos de Riviera — who produce the well-known pale lager Estrella Galicia — acquired part of the O'Hara's Brewery back in 2017. According to Hospitality Ireland, they invested €2.7m in O'Hara's at the time in exchange for their stake.&nbsp;
O'Hara's have now raised close to €1m from Hijos de Riviera and Enterprise Ireland to expand their canning and bottling facility and ramp up their production capacity.&nbsp;
The local brewery has gone from strength to strength over the last 25 years. Since its inception in 1996, O'Hara's brewery has won a host of international awards for its stouts, pale ales, lagers, and IPAs. The company are considered to be one of the pioneers of the craft beer industry in Ireland.&nbsp;
The tradition of brewing and malt growing in Carlow dates back to the 1700s when malt houses and distilleries dotted the banks of the River Barrow. Many of these fell into disrepair in the 20th century when local brewing fell out of fashion. However, in recent years Ireland has gained a reputation as a craft beer haven — thanks in part to breweries like O'Hara's who are continuing to improve their facilities and expand their offerings.&nbsp;
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Bagenalstown Brewery Bags €1m Investment from Spanish & National Firms

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