Organisation: Universal Music Ireland Ltd

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Top stars help boost sales at Universal Music Ireland

Sales of music by U2, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Hozier helped the Irish arm of music giant, Universal to increase revenues and return to operating profit last year.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2016

Music companies fight bar on pirate punishment

Four music companies are challenging the Data Protection Commissioner’s order to stop them unwinding their “three strikes and you’re out” agreement with Eircom aimed at combating the illegal downloading of music.

Wed, 23 May, 2012

Piracy blamed for Universal profits fall

THE record company behind U2 and Jedward has blamed piracy and illegal downloading for a fall in profits at its Irish operations.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2011

Record companies take internet provider to court

FIVE major record companies have taken legal action against an internet service provider here in a further bid to stop illegal downloading of music which they estimate costs them and performers almost €20 million a year.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2010

Judge tells internet providers to hand over subscriber details in piracy case

A HIGH COURT judge yesterday ordered Eircom and two other internet service providers to provide details of subscribers to allow a number of music companies to take legal action against 49 persons they believe are illegally uploading thousands of music tracks to file-sharing networks.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2006