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An investment group backed by Irish tycoons JP McManus and John Magnier was today reported to be in talks to buy Chrysalis’s radio arm for up to £180m (€267m).

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A CHAIN of fitness centres owned by John Magnier, JP McManus and Dermot Desmond is expected to be put up for sale this week.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2006

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THE ‘Coolmore Mafia’ are poised to cash in on their stake in a chain of fitness clubs in Britain.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2005

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Thu, 15 Sep, 2005

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BRITISH fitness club chain Next Generation, whose shareholders include Dermot Desmond, John Magnier and former Kerry Group chairman Denis Brosnan, are believed to be eyeing up a stock market flotation.

Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

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