Walsh Whiskey apply for huge development of new site in Bagenalstown Carlow

Walsh Whiskey have submitted planning permission to Carlow County Council for works of a new site in Bagenalstown County Carlow.

The site is located at the old Dunleckney Maltings, Dunleckney in Bagenalstown.

The proposal was submitted by WW Equity House Trading Ltd. t/a Walsh Whiskey at the aforementioned location, comprising of the establishment of an Irish Whiskey Distillery and associated Visitor Centre at the premises. Dunleckney Maltings is included in the County Carlow Record of Protected Structures.

The proposal submitted to Carlow County Council is extensive and some of the works include:

The conversion of existing buildings for the production of Irish Whiskey including Mill Room, Mash Room, Pot Still House, Fermenter Vessel Roomc, cleaning-in-place station, plant rooms, Cask Filling/Disgorging Room, workshops, stores, distillery plant and equipment etc. 

The conversion of existing buildings at the south of the complex to a Distillery Visitor Centre with an off license bar and shop facilities.

Conversion of existing building for meetings for offices, meeting rooms, laboratory, staff canteen, staff and visitor sanitary facilities etc.

A number of other works are listed in the public notice.

 The planning application was received on the 18th April 2024 with a decision due in the next couple of weeks.