# Diageo's new €300 million brewery on the outskirts of Newbridge, Co Kildare.

*business · news · 2026-05-12 · The Irish Times*

## Key points

- Diageo's new €300 million Kildare brewery was built in less than 18 months.
- The brewery uses 100% renewable electricity and advanced technologies to cut energy and water use.
- Diageo will consolidate ale and lager production in Kildare and build a €400 million Guinness-only brewery on site.
- Guinness is now the fastest-growing beer brand in North America, fueling Diageo's Irish investments.
- Littleconnell will boost Guinness capacity for emerging markets while St James’s Gate remains the global hub.

**Companies:** Diageo
**Countries:** Ireland

[Read the full story on The Irish Times](https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/05/12/diageo-boss-promises-more-investment-on-the-back-of-soaring-sales-of-the-black-stuff/)

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