M/25/081 – Celtic Media/Tuam Herald
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by CMNL Limited, trading as Celtic Media Group, of sole control of certain businesses and assets of The Herald Printing & Publishing Company Limited, specifically the Tuam Herald, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday December 1, 2025 | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Celtic Media Group | The Celtic Media Group publishes 6 weekly local newspapers in print and digital format across Co. Meath, Co. Cavan, Co. Westmeath, Co. Mayo and Co. Offaly. The Celtic Media Group also provides graphic design and digital consultancy services to other local newspaper publishers. |
| The Herald Printing & Publishing Company Limited | The Herald Printing & Publishing Company Limited publishes a weekly local newspaper in Co. Galway. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, December 12, 2025 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Éadaoin Burns | eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie |
| Iseult O'Kelly | iseultokelly@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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