M/25/036 – Bay Broadcasting/Galway Bay FM
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Bay Broadcasting Limited of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control, of Western Community Broadcasting Holdings Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday June 3, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Bay Broadcasting Limited | Bay Broadcasting Limited operates radio broadcasting stations, as licenced by Coimisiún na Meán. Bay Broadcasting Limited's entire radio interests are held in the following companies: (i) Classic Rock Broadcasting Limited (trading as Radio Nova); (ii) Choice Broadcasting Limited (trading as Ireland's Classic Hits Radio); and, Star Broadcasting Limited (trading as Sunshine 106.8). |
| Western Community Broadcasting Holdings Limited | Western Community Broadcasting Holdings Limited is active in radio broadcasting through Galway Bay FM, which is licensed by Coimisiún na Meán to broadcast radio services to Galway City and Galway County. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, June 16, 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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