Munster a regional powerhouse in Ireland's €4.1bn drinks industry

The Jameson Distillery in Midleton. Ireland's drinks industry is worth €4.1bn to the economy, with Munster now accounting for the largest share of direct manufacturing and distribution employment from the sector, a new report shows. Tourism is also an increasingly important part of the sector.

Ireland's drinks industry is worth €4.1bn to the economy, with Munster now accounting for the largest share of direct manufacturing and distribution employment from the sector, a new report shows.

The report Economic impact of the Irish Drinks Sector, prepared by Indecon and commissioned by Drinks Ireland, shows that the drinks manufacturing directly employing 4,726 people across the island. Munster accounts for the largest share of direct manufacturing and distribution employment as well as of wider employment - like logistics and packaging - while Dublin reports most of the direct tourism employment.