Irish Times Group acquires remaining share of Gloss Publications 

Founders of Gloss Publications Jane and Sarah McDonnell.  Jane said the partnership formed with the Irish Times 'has been key to the success of Gloss Publications'.

The Irish Times Group has announced it has acquired the remaining 50% share of the luxury publishing and events group Gloss Publications, held by co-founders Jane and Sarah McDonnell.

The group has held a 50% share in Gloss Publications — which produces The Gloss magazine — since it launched in 2006. However, the group will now take full control of Gloss Publications. 

Managing Director of The Irish Times, Deirdre Veldon, said: “We believe The Gloss represents an enhancement to the portfolio of quality journalism and services we offer and we are delighted to welcome it fully into the group.”

“We have enjoyed working as co-shareholders with Jane and Sarah over many years and we believe now is a good time to build on that relationship to bring their high-end brand of original content and premium events to a wider audience,” she said.

Co-founder and publisher of The Gloss, Jane McDonnell, said the partnership formed with the Irish Times “has been key to the success of Gloss Publications”.

“Over the past 18 years, we have invented and re-invented our titles The Gloss, The Gloss Interiors and thegloss.ie and created many successful unique event formats — including The Gloss Gala — in multiple sectors,” she said.

“We are looking forward, with The Irish Times, to building on the strong foundations we have established to ensure THE GLOSS continues to flourish into the future.” 

The Gloss magazine is published on the first Thursday of every month in large glossy print format with The Irish Times. The magazine is also available on news stands from the first Friday of the month.

The Irish Times Group also owns the Irish Examiner as well as a number of other regional publications such as the Echo in Cork.