United States ambassador to Ireland spotted pouring pints in Kilkenny
Ambasador Edward Walsh visited the Smithwick's Experience, Abbott and State Street during a day-long visit to Kilkenny
The United States Ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh, brought his diplomacy behind the bar counter during a visit to Kilkenny today, where he was pictured pouring his first pint of Smithwick's at the city’s Smithwick’s Experience.
Ambassador Walsh shared images of the visit on social media, describing it as his "first pint of Smithwicks" and thanking staff for showing him around the attraction.
"Thank you to Iognacio and Barry for showing me around the Smithwick's Experience in Kilkenny," he wrote.
"Fascinating to learn about the history of Smithwick's in Kilkenny City."
The ambassador's visit to the Marble City also included a stop at State Street's Global Cyber Defense Center, where he met staff and learned more about the company's work in cybersecurity.
Sharing photographs from the facility, Ambassador Walsh praised the company's contribution to protecting the financial sector.
"A great afternoon at the State Street Global Cyber Defense Center in Kilkenny, hearing about the role the company is playing in protecting the financial system," he posted.
"Secure technology is the foundation of a prosperous economy."
The ambassador also visited Abbott's Kilkenny facility, where he met members of the local team as part of his engagements in the city.