Irish Times Group records €2.9m profit as revenues and costs increase

Energy and newsprint costs have risen three-fold

The company repaid €2.6m in Covid supports.

A 22% growth in digital subscription revenues helped the Irish Times Group record an operating profit of €2.9m last year.

New accounts show Irish Times DAC, owners of the Irish Times, Irish Examiner, The Echo and other regional titles, record turnover of €107.5m, a 6.4% increase compared to 2020.