Bay Broadcasting/Galway Bay FM
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Bay Broadcasting Limited of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control, of Western Community Broadcasting Holdings Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:2 June 2025
- Publication date:2 June 2025
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.036 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 141 KBM.25.036 Merger Announcement PDF | 141 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.036 DeterminationPDF | 350 KBM.25.036 Determination PDF | 350 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Bay Broadcasting Limited
Bay Broadcasting Limited operates radio broadcasting stations, as licenced by Coimisiún na Meán. Bay Broadcasting Limited's entire radio interests are held in the following companies: (i) Classic Rock Broadcasting Limited (trading as Radio Nova); (ii) Choice Broadcasting Limited (trading as Ireland's Classic Hits Radio); and, Star Broadcasting Limited (trading as Sunshine 106.8).
Western Community Broadcasting Holdings Limited
Western Community Broadcasting Holdings Limited is active in radio broadcasting through Galway Bay FM, which is licensed by Coimisiún na Meán to broadcast radio services to Galway city and county.
Contacts
Jack Kelly jackkelly@ccpc.ie
