Johnston Press Ireland
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Johnston Press Ireland is one of three main holding companies of Johnston Press
on the island of Ireland
(the other two being Derry Journal Newspapers
and Johnston Publishing (NI)
) and publishes papers such as the Dundalk Democrat
, The Echo
and Leitrim Observer. Johnston Press Ireland was formed following the purchase of Scottish Radio Holdings
' newspapers known as Score Press by Johnston Press in 2005 for £155 million. In the same year, they also purchased the Leinster Leader Group (just after LLG had purchased Tallaght Publishing Ltd), who published six titles, for €138.6 million. In total forty-five papers were purchased from Score Press: sixteen in Scotland
, twenty-four in Northern Ireland
and five in the Republic of Ireland
. The Northern Irish titles became part of the holding company, Johnston Publishing (NI). Six titles are now owned by Johnston Press Ireland, while a further six are published by smaller holding companies. The company is based in Naas
, County Kildare
.
Note: papers with a * were owned by Score Press, while those with a ** were owned by Leinster Leader Group.
Johnston Press
Johnston Press plc is a newspaper publishing company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its flagship titles are The Scotsman and the Yorkshire Post; it also operates many other newspapers around the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and the Isle of Man. It is the second-largest publisher...
on the island of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
(the other two being Derry Journal Newspapers
Derry Journal Newspapers
Derry Journal Newspapers is a holding company of Johnston Press that operates several local newspapers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Its key titles include the second oldest newspaper still in existence in Ireland, the Derry Journal and the Donegal Democrat both of whom are the...
and Johnston Publishing (NI)
Johnston Publishing (NI)
Johnston Publishing is a large newspaper group in Northern Ireland consisting of Mortons Newspapers and the News Letter, and is a holding company of Johnston Press...
) and publishes papers such as the Dundalk Democrat
Dundalk Democrat
The Dundalk Democrat is a regional newspaper printed in Dundalk, Republic of Ireland. Established in 1849, it primarily serves County Louth. It also serves County Monaghan, as well as parts of County Armagh, County Down, County Cavan and County Meath. The paper is owned by the holding company...
, The Echo
The Echo (Irish Newspaper)
The Echo is a regional newspaper for parts of Dublin, Ireland. One of the founders and owner of The Echo, David Kennedy launched the newspaper out of the front room of his house, and originally called it The Tallaght Echo, the paper has grown to cover the adjacent suburbs of Clondalkin,...
and Leitrim Observer. Johnston Press Ireland was formed following the purchase of Scottish Radio Holdings
Scottish Radio Holdings
Scottish Radio Holdings was a Scottish media company which owned 22 radio stations, and around 30 local newspapers in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.-History:...
' newspapers known as Score Press by Johnston Press in 2005 for £155 million. In the same year, they also purchased the Leinster Leader Group (just after LLG had purchased Tallaght Publishing Ltd), who published six titles, for €138.6 million. In total forty-five papers were purchased from Score Press: sixteen in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, twenty-four in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
and five in the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. The Northern Irish titles became part of the holding company, Johnston Publishing (NI). Six titles are now owned by Johnston Press Ireland, while a further six are published by smaller holding companies. The company is based in Naas
Naas
Naas is the county town of County Kildare in Ireland. With a population of just over twenty thousand, it is also the largest town in the county. Naas is a major commuter suburb, with many people residing there and working in Dublin...
, County Kildare
County Kildare
County Kildare is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county...
.
Current Irish titles
- Dundalk DemocratDundalk DemocratThe Dundalk Democrat is a regional newspaper printed in Dundalk, Republic of Ireland. Established in 1849, it primarily serves County Louth. It also serves County Monaghan, as well as parts of County Armagh, County Down, County Cavan and County Meath. The paper is owned by the holding company...
** - Leinster LeaderLeinster LeaderThe Leinster Leader is a newspaper published in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland. It is owned by Johnston Press who bought the Leinster Leader Group in 2005...
** - Leinster ExpressLeinster ExpressThe Leinster Express is a regional newspaper in Ireland that serves County Laois.The paper was part of the Leinster Leader Group, which was sold to Johnston Press in late 2005 and are now operated by Johnston Press Ireland...
** - Leitrim ObserverLeitrim ObserverThe Leitrim Observer is the oldest newspaper in Leitrim and in Ireland. It is a weekly newspaper published every Wednesday and once competed with another newspaper called the Leitrim Post which has since closed down due to poor sales.-History:...
* - Longford Leader*
- Offaly ExpressOffaly ExpressThe Offaly Express is a regional newspapers in Ireland that serves County Offaly. The paper was part of the Leinster Leader Group, which was sold to Johnston Press in late 2005 and are now operated by...
**
Nationalist Newspaper Co
- The Nationalist and Munster Advertiser*
- Tipperary StarTipperary StarThe Tipperary Star is a weekly regional newspaper covering news in County Tipperary, Ireland. The newspaper's main office is located in Thurles town and is owned by Johnston Press, a British newspaper conglomerate....
*
Tallaght Publishing Ltd
- The EchoThe Echo (Irish Newspaper)The Echo is a regional newspaper for parts of Dublin, Ireland. One of the founders and owner of The Echo, David Kennedy launched the newspaper out of the front room of his house, and originally called it The Tallaght Echo, the paper has grown to cover the adjacent suburbs of Clondalkin,...
**
Note: papers with a * were owned by Score Press, while those with a ** were owned by Leinster Leader Group.