M/25/071 – GAA/GAAGO

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by the Gaelic Athletic Association, through Iontaobhas Corparáideach Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta, of sole control of GAAGO Media Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Notification date Decision date
Wednesday November 5, 2025
Parties Involved Business activities
The Gaelic Athletic Association

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is an unincorporated association of members, with no one member having a controlling interest. The GAA is a community-based volunteer organisation that promotes Gaelic games, including hurling, camogie, Gaelic football and handball. The GAA organises competitions at local and inter-county levels and licenses media rights for its events both domestically and internationally.

Iontaobhas Corparáideach Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta

Iontaobhas Corparáideach Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochtas is a company limited by guarantee that is ultimately wholly owned and solely controlled by the Gaelic Athletic Association.

GAAGO Media Limited

GAAGO Media Limited is a digital media company that distributes Gaelic games content internationally via a subscription-based streaming platform. It holds rights to broadcast GAA matches outside the island of Ireland and provides live and on-demand coverage, highlights, and related content to global audiences.

Economic sector Media merger
Media Yes
Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1 Phase 2
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Current status: Active
Preliminary investigation (Phase 1)
Authorised Officer Assigned Contact Details
Jack Kelly

jackkelly@ccpc.ie

Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie

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