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Contrary to recent media reports, job losses at St Francis Abbey Brewery in Kilkenny are voluntary redundancies that had been agreed with employees and unions last year.

Smithwick's announced details of its brewery tours and exhibition which have now begun at St Francis Abbey Brewery in the city. Launched to commemorate 300 years of a great brewing tradition in Kilkenny, the new ‘300 years of Smithwick's’ tour takes visitors on a walking tour of Ireland’s oldest operating brewery.

Smithwicks ale which has been brewed for 300 years at St Francis Abbey Brewery in Kilkenny city, has consistently increased sales over the past 15 months despite the downturn in the economy.

Kilkenny’s best known brew, Smithwick’s has been awarded two gold medals in the prestigious ‘Monde Selection Quality Selections 2010’ for both Smithwick’s Superior Irish Ale and the brand’s variant brewed for the American market.

To commemorate 300 years of brewing an official unveiling of the ‘300 years of Smithwick’s’ exhibition took place at Kilkenny’s historical St Francis Abbey Brewery, and the glitterati of Kilkenny were invited to join in the celebrations.

Deputy Phil Hogan and Junior Minister John McGuinness are campaigning on behalf of the workers at St Francis Abbey Brewery who are uncertain about their future following recent developments at the brewery headquarters.