Pandemic disruption pushes maker of O'Hara beers into the red

"We are very optimistic about the year ahead and feel we are well positioned for the recovery," says CEO Seamus O’Hara.

Carlow Craft Brewery Ltd's 51st State IPA.

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic pushed the maker of O’Hara craft beers into the red last year, with the company recording a pre-tax loss of €626,702.

Newly-filed accounts for Carlow Craft Brewery Ltd and subsidiaries show revenues increased by 2% to €10.3m in the 12 months to the end of March 2020.