M/04/037 – Setanta Sport / Celtic F.C.
Transaction details
proposal whereby Setanta Sport (PPV) Limited (ﾓSetantaﾔ) and Celtic F.C. Limited (ﾓCelticﾔ) would together establish and develop a television channel, Celtic TV (ﾓthe proposed joint ventureﾔ).
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday June 17, 2004 | Wednesday, July 14, 2004 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Setanta Sport | core business is televised broadcasting of sports events, such as GAA matches and boxing bouts. |
| Celtic F.C. | Celtic manages the business of Celtic Football Club, a professional soccer club based in Glasgow, Scotland. Celticﾒs principal business in the State relates to retail activities. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Further information required (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
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