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HMV closure drags Universal into red in Ireland

The closure of HMV’s store network helped drag the Irish arm of music label Universal into the red last year.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2017

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

Universal’s pre-tax profits down 62%

CD sales at the Irish arm of the music giant that counts U2, Madonna and Lady Gaga amongst its artists, dropped by one third last year — contributing to a 62% drop in pre-tax profits.

Mon, 03 Dec, 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

Profits at record company of U2 and Ronan Keating plunge to €2.5m

THE record company behind U2 and Ronan Keating saw its Irish pre-tax profits plunge from €6.2 million to €2.5m last year.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2010