M/26/006 – United Hardware/Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by United Hardware Designated Activity Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Ardentia Limited, of sole control of Kehoes Homevalue Limited, which trades as Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday January 26, 2026 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| United Hardware Designated Activity Company | United Hardware Designated Activity Company is a building materials buying group which comprise of independent builders' merchants, DIY, plumbing and home and garden retail stores. United Hardware Designated Activity Company also operates the Homevalue brand range, selling home and DIY products. |
| Kehoes Homevalue Limited (T/A Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY) | Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY is a hardware store located in New Ross, Co. Wexford. Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY provides a range of products including homeware, bathroom products, DIY/building materials, doors and floors, heating and plumbing items, and outdoor living products. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Retail/Wholesale | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Éadaoin Burns | eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie |
| Leo Hopkins | leohopkins@ccpc.ie |
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