M/25/087 – DMG Media/WLR FM
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Associated Newspapers (Ireland) Limited, trading as DMG Media Ireland, of sole control of South East Broadcasting Company Limited, trading as WLR FM has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday December 23, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| DMG Media Ireland | DMG Media Ireland is active in the publication of two Irish newspapers (the Irish Daily Mail and the Irish Mail on Sunday). These newspapers are Irish editions of the UK newspapers, the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday, which are published by Associated Newspapers Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. DMG Media Ireland also publishes Business Plus magazine and operates its associated website www.businessplus.ie. DMG Media Ireland also operates a further seven entertainment and special interest websites. |
| WLR FM | WLR FM is a regional commercial radio station, licensed by Coimisiún na Meán which broadcasts, pursuant to its licence, throughout County Waterford and also attracts certain listeners in south Kilkenny. WLR FM features a wide variety of programming, including news, current affairs, music, sport plus issues of local interest. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Aodhán Frain | aodhanfrain@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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