Celtic Media/Tuam Herald
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by CMNL Limited, trading as Celtic Media Group, of sole control of certain businesses and assets of The Herald Printing & Publishing Company Limited, specifically the Tuam Herald, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:1 December 2025
- Publication date:1 December 2025
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Publishing activities - J.58
- Media merger:Yes
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.081 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 108 KBM.25.081 Merger Announcement PDF | 108 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.081 DeterminationPDF | 260 KBM.25.081 Determination PDF | 260 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Celtic Media Group
The Celtic Media Group publishes 6 weekly local newspapers in print and digital format across Co. Meath, Co. Cavan, Co. Westmeath, Co. Mayo and Co. Offaly. The Celtic Media Group also provides graphic design and digital consultancy services to other local newspaper publishers.
The Herald Printing & Publishing Company Limited
The Herald Printing & Publishing Company Limited publishes a weekly local newspaper in Co. Galway.
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