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 |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
