Formpress Publishing/Connacht Tribune
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Formpress Publishing Limited of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control of The Connacht Tribune Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:28 May 2025
- Publication date:28 May 2025
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Publishing activities - J.58
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.035 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 132 KBM.25.035 Merger Announcement PDF | 132 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.035 DeterminationPDF | 446 KBM.25.035 Determination PDF | 446 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Formpress Publishing Limited
Formpress is part of the corporate group of Media Concierge (Holdings) Limited, which is a holding company based in the UK. In the State, Formpress owns and operates a number of local and regional newspaper titles and newspaper websites.
The Connacht Tribune Limited
Connacht Tribune owns and operates the local newspaper titles, Connacht Tribune, the City Edition and the associated digital website htpps://connachttribune.ie.
Contacts
Éadaoin Burns eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie
Sean Heeran seanheeran@ccpc.ie
