DMG Media/WLR FM
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Associated Newspapers (Ireland) Limited, trading as DMG Media Ireland, of sole control of South East Broadcasting Company Limited, trading as WLR FM has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:23 December 2025
- Publication date:23 December 2025
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.087 DeterminationPDF | 231 KBM.25.087 Determination PDF | 231 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
DMG Media Ireland
DMG Media Ireland is active in the publication of two Irish newspapers (the Irish Daily Mail and the Irish Mail on Sunday). These newspapers are Irish editions of the UK newspapers, the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday, which are published by Associated Newspapers Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. DMG Media Ireland also publishes Business Plus magazine and operates its associated website www.businessplus.ie. DMG Media Ireland also operates a further seven entertainment and special interest websites.
WLR FM
WLR FM is a regional commercial radio station, licensed by Coimisiún na Meán which broadcasts, pursuant to its licence, throughout County Waterford and also attracts certain listeners in south Kilkenny. WLR FM features a wide variety of programming, including news, current affairs, music, sport plus issues of local interest.
Contacts
Aodhán Frain
