Irish Independent owner to shut Newry printing press

Mediahuis to move the printing of its titles to the Irish Times Group's facility in Citywest in Dublin

Mediahuis publishes the Irish Independent, Sunday Independent and a number of regional titles.

Irish Independent publisher Mediahuis is to close its printing press in Newry, Co Down and move the printing of its titles to the Irish Times Group's facility in Citywest in Dublin.

Mediahuis said the proposal to close the printing facility was a direct consequence of reduced newspaper volumes and escalating prices, including substantial distribution costs.