M/26/021 – Sheahan Group/Norman Foley Stores Limited
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by certain funds managed or advised by Dingle Dino Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gleann Beithe Management & Trading Services Ltd (together with its subsidiaries, referred to as the “Sheahan Group”), of sole control of Norman Foley Stores Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday March 31, 2026 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Gleann Beithe Management & Trading Services Ltd | Gleann Beithe Management & Trading Services Ltd is the ultimate parent of a number of subsidiaries, including Dingle Dino Limited, referred to as the "Sheahan Group". In the State, the Sheahan Group is active in (i) the hospitality sector in Co. Kerry; (ii) the retail sale of motor fuels and the operation of forecourt convenience stores in Co. Kerry and Co. Cork; (iii) the retail sale of grocery goods in Co. Kerry. |
| Norman Foley Stores Limited | Norman Foley Stores Limited is active in the State in (i) the retail sale of motor fuels and the operation of forecourt convenience stores in Co. Kerry; (ii) the retail sale of grocery goods in Co. Kerry. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Motor Fuel - (Retail/Wholesale) | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | |
| Current status: Active |
|---|
| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| isabellapandelli@ccpc.ie | Isabella Pandelli |
| aodhanfrain@ccpc.ie | Aodhán Frain |
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