Sale of Communicorp closes a chapter for Denis O'Brien

Subject to approval by regulators, Ireland’s largest commercial radio group will be sold to German media giant, Bauer Media Group

The acquisition marks the end of Denis O'Brien's involvement in the Irish media market. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Irish radio group Communicorp, which includes the Today FM and Newstalk, is to be acquired by German media giant Bauer.

The deal is understood to be worth more than €100m and if approved by regulators would mark the end of Denis O'Brien's involvement in the Irish media market.