In County Wicklow, a craft brewery counts among its backers three names more usually found filling concert halls: Bono, The Edge and Hozier. Their involvement with Wicklow Wolf is not a development from this year; it is a story that began several years ago and has returned to the headlines following the company’s results.
An Irish brewery backed by three musicians
Investments revealed as early as 2022
In January 2022, several Irish media outlets reported that Bono and The Edge, members of U2, along with Hozier, who is from County Wicklow, had invested in Wicklow Wolf. The Irish Times also listed them among the brewery’s backers.
It would be misleading to call them the founders or to present their involvement as a recent purchase. Wicklow Wolf was founded by Quincey Fennelly and Simon Lynch; the musicians are part of a wider group of investors.
Why Wicklow Wolf is back in the news
Press reports profit for 2025
In its business briefing published on 25 October 2026, The Times reported that the company made a profit in 2025 after several years of losses. The same article notes that accumulated losses remain: a profitable financial year does not automatically wipe them out.
These results paint a more nuanced picture than that of a simple celebrity beer. They also shed light on the challenges facing small breweries, from the cost of ingredients and distribution to the need to build a recognisable identity.
A brewery stop in County Wicklow
Visiting the brewery and discovering its taproom
Since late 2019, the brewery has been located in Moneycarroll, near Newtownmountkennedy. Its official website showcases the production facilities, packaging area, a hop garden and a visitor space.
The brewery says it offers guided tours on Saturday afternoons, followed by a tasting, as well as a taproom where visitors can also have a coffee. Check availability and conditions directly before travelling; the musicians’ presence during tours is not advertised.
This address can be part of a wider exploration of Wicklow, taking in the landscapes of the Great Sugarloaf, gardens and valleys. Anyone opting for a tasting should plan for a sober driver or another suitable means of transport.
Sources consulted on 27 October 2026: The Times, The Irish Times and Wicklow Wolf. The artists’ investments were publicly reported in 2022; their individual current status has not been verified in the registers.
