which is a premium imported /craft beer sales and marketing company located in Stamford, Connecticut. Advertising In 1997 an anime television advertisement was created for Murphy's called "Last Orders". It was created by Production I.G (the creators of Ghost in the Shell), and directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo. The 60-second film features six fierce samurai who rush through a post-futuristic megalopolis to make it on time for the last order at their favourite pub. It was the first anime style commercial film ever aired in the UK and Ireland. Sponsorship Murphy's Irish Stout is the main sponsor of the Cork Athletic Union League, an association football league featuring amateur and junior clubs from County Cork. They were also the title sponsor of the Irish Open golf tournament from 1994 to 2002. References External links Beer in Ireland