Killarney brewing company collapse: covid cost overruns and whiskey tariffs blamed

Killarney Brewing and Distilling Company entered liquidation after delays, cost overruns, and export struggles left it €8m in debt

The Killarney Brewing and Distilling company in Fossa, Killarney County Kerry where a liquidator was appointed on Monday. Picture: Don MacMonagle

The Killarney Brewing and Distilling Company which went into liquidation this week had dozens of creditors when it entered the examinership process in April, with more than €8m owed.

The company confirmed the unsuccessful conclusion of its examinership process on Tuesday, with more than 50 jobs impacted by the brewery ceasing operations. The company premises included the plush multi-million euro brewery, whiskey distillery, and visitor centre overlooking the lakes of Killarney in Fossa.