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micilConnemara · Galway

Salthill, Galway · since 1848

Where the Atlantic enters the spirit.

A family distilling tradition shaped over six generations, carried from a Connemara hillside to the edge of Galway Bay.

Trace the story
A visitor’s field note

A name with roots in the hillside.

Micil is named for Micil Mac Chearra, who began distilling poitín on a Connemara hillside in 1848. That origin is not a backdrop: it is the thread running through the family’s recipes, local botanicals and spirits.

This is a considered way to orient yourself before visiting Salthill—and then continue to Micil’s official channels for current details.

Six generations · 170+ years

A family practice, returning to Galway.

1848

Micil Mac Chearra begins distilling poitín on a Connemara hillside.

170+

More than 170 years of family distilling tradition, passed through six generations.

2016

Micil opens in Salthill as Galway’s first legal distillery in over 100 years.

Choose your way in

Begin at the source.

For availability, arrangements and current details, use the official Micil website.

01 / TOUR

Tour

Take the next step through Micil’s official visitor information.

Official site ↗
02 / SHOP

Shop

Explore Micil through its official shop and current selection.

Official shop ↗
03 / PRIVATE GROUP

Private group

For a group enquiry, speak directly with the visitor team.

Email visitor team ↗

Salthill, on the Galway Bay edge.

226 Upper Salthill
Galway H91 N9WK

For visitor enquiries and the most up-to-date information, contact Micil directly or continue to the official website.

Visit official Micil site ↗