Private company
Murphy's Brewery
Brewery in Cork, Ireland
Murphy's Brewery, later known as Heineken Brewery Ireland, Ltd, was founded in Cork, Ireland, in 1856 by James J. Murphy. By 1906, Murphy's Brewery was Ireland's second largest brewer after Guinness.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1856Founded1
- Industrybrewing1
- HeadquartersCork1
- Websitewww.murphys.com
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Murphy's Brewery, later known as Heineken Brewery Ireland, Ltd, was founded in Cork, Ireland, in 1856 by James J. Murphy. By 1906, Murphy's Brewery was Ireland's second largest brewer after Guinness.2
Products and brands
- beer
Listed on Wikidata.1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Owners
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1856Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.murphys.com1
- WikipediaMurphy's Brewery
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ17091005
Sources
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- 1WikidataMurphy's Brewery on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaMurphy's Brewery on Wikipedia
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