Paul Smithwick was member of the Smithwick brewing dynasty and staunch supporter of his native Kilkenny
Mr Smithwick was the ninth generation of his family’s brewing business, which was started in 1710.
He was also a former lawyer and director of several Northern Irish firms, as well as a heritage activist.
In 2016, he was granted an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s honors list for his services to British-Irish relations, for which he co-founded the Bonds of Friendship organization.
Paul Smithwick cause of death
Mr Smithwick died in his sleep, surrounded by his family.
He was a hereditary Kilkenny Freeman.
Was Paul Smithwick married? Did Paul Smithwick have children?
Paul had a wife and children but their identities were not documented yet.
He was a great supporter of all things Kilkenny who kept the betterment of the city to the forefront of all of his business decisions
Paul Smithwick net worth
Paul’s net worth was 1 to 3 million at the time of his death.
He was a man of great magnitude according to his colleagues.
When is Paul Smithwick funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
His funeral will take place on February 27 at 1pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny.
His family has asked that any memorial contributions be sent to the new monastery at the Benedictine Kylemore Abbey in Co Galway in his memory.
