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# takeover - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
Bolton Wanderers back from the brink as takeover deal completed
The League One club had been given 14 days to find a buyer or face extinction.
# takeover - Friday 3 May, 2019
Ex-Sligo, Bohs, Dundalk and Galway manager involved in Limerick takeover
Belfast native Sean Connor is representing a group in ‘advanced talks’ to buy the SSE Airtricity League club.
# takeover - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
Belgian group Mediahuis to buy Independent News and Media for €145.6m
A number of different companies had been rumoured to buy the media group.
# takeover - Tuesday 19 March, 2019
Team Sky renamed Team Ineos after being bought out by Britain's richest man
The controversial cycling outfit has secured backing from the owner of chemical giants Ineos, Jim Ratcliffe.
# takeover - Friday 31 August, 2018
Coca-Cola to buy coffee chain Costa in deal worth over €4 billion
The soft drink giant said this gave it a way into the hot beverage market.
# takeover - Tuesday 13 March, 2018
Doherty scores twice for leaders Wolves on good night for Irish players in the Championship
Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Enda Stevens all scored in wins for their Championship sides this evening.
# takeover - Wednesday 20 December, 2017
French billionaire buys majority stake in Eir
The transaction is expected to be completed early next year.
# takeover - Monday 27 November, 2017
Conservative Koch brothers to buy Time Inc for $2.8 billion
Time revealed in October that it was focusing less on magazine journalism and more on digital.
# takeover - Monday 20 November, 2017
End of the Mike Ashley era? £300m bid reportedly tabled for Newcastle United
Amanda Staveley’s consortium has made the offer for the Premier League club.
# takeover - Friday 10 November, 2017
Boxing company co-founded by Daniel Kinahan to receive 'large up-front investment' after buyout
MTK has signed a number of big name boxers since it was established.
# takeover - Tuesday 25 July, 2017
Conor McGregor is getting his own film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jose Aldo
It will be directed by Gavin Fitzgerald, who was Director of Photography for the RTÉ TV series ‘The Notorious’.
# takeover - Thursday 18 May, 2017
Facebook fined €110 million for providing false information on WhatsApp takeover
The social media giant said that any errors it made were not intentional.
# takeover - Sunday 8 January, 2017
'We were effectively sold a pup': UTV Ireland staff on their 2 years of 'pointless efforts'
Looking back over the past 24 months, former staff say they are proud of what they achieved at the channel.
# takeover - Saturday 31 December, 2016
'It's not just about silly glasses' - How Tiger Ireland is plotting its next phase of expansion
The Irish offshoot of the Danish brand plans to target Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny next.
# takeover - Friday 9 December, 2016
Irish banana giant Fyffes is being taken over by one of Japan's biggest companies
The Sumitomo Corporation will pay just over €750m for the Dublin-based fruit supplier.
# takeover - Wednesday 19 October, 2016
Former Manchester City CEO Garry Cook among high-profile staff let go by UFC
The lay-offs come in the wake of the multi-billion-dollar sale of the organisation in July.
# takeover - Monday 23 November, 2015
Massive medal haul for Irish athletes at European MMA Championships
Ben Forsyth and Leah McCourt both won gold.
# takeover - Tuesday 3 November, 2015
Will VR become more ubiquitous than the smartphone? This man seems to think so
The founder of Oculus VR believes that VR and other similar devices will be more commonplace than smartphones today.
# takeover - Thursday 15 October, 2015
Denis O'Brien's empire just got a little bit bigger - Topaz has bought out Esso
The deal is rumoured to be worth in the region of €70 million.
# takeover - Monday 12 October, 2015
Next week's UFC Dublin card will be broadcast live and free-to-air in Ireland
Both Setanta Sports and 3e will show the event, which takes place at the 3 Arena on 24 October.
# takeover - Monday 14 September, 2015
Ireland's biggest pharmacy chain looks set to buy out McCauley's Chemists
McCauley’s are the largest independent pharmacy chain in the country.
# takeover - Friday 8 May, 2015
An Arsenal legend is fronting a €200m takeover bid of Aston Villa
Tony Adams is part of a group aiming to take control of the club from Randy Lerner.
# takeover - Wednesday 6 May, 2015
Africa's richest man is interested in buying out Arsenal
Aliko Dangote hopes to purchase the Gunners having failed in an attempt back in 2010.
# takeover - Thursday 5 March, 2015
Willie Walsh is earning a massive €7.9 million a year with IAG
The airline group’s chief executive has seen his salary increase by 500% since 2012
# takeover - Monday 26 January, 2015
One in four Aer Lingus workers could lose jobs in airline takeover
The airline’s board is considering another buyout offer as a union warns of job losses.
# takeover - Saturday 24 January, 2015
It looks like IAG really wants to get their hands on Aer Lingus
Reports today suggest that company has tabled ANOTHER offer for the airline.
# takeover - Monday 19 January, 2015
McGregor sends Aldo a message as the Irish invasion sweeps through Boston
Niall Kelly looks back on another significant night for Irish MMA.
# takeover - Friday 26 September, 2014
Where can you watch Conor McGregor's fight this weekend?
We’re planning to stay up extra late on Saturday. Will you be doing the same?
# takeover - Tuesday 9 September, 2014
Quinn family vow legal action to overturn Anglo takeover of their companies
In a statement today, they said that any sale of their assets would result in them pursuing their return.
# takeover - Sunday 24 August, 2014
Islamist fighters seize Tripoli airport
The country’s government has branded the Islamist militias as ‘terrorists’.
# takeover - Thursday 22 May, 2014
Thai army seizes power in military coup
General Prayut Chan-O-Cha made the announcement in a televised address to the nation today.
# takeover - Saturday 1 February, 2014
Brian McDermott at centre of Leeds United chaos
The club have performed a remarkable U-turn on Saturday as they revealed their manager has not been sacked.
# takeover - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Arsenal: We have had no contact over a potential takeover
An investment group from the Gulf region have been linked with a £1.5billion offer for the North London club.
# takeover - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
EU blocks Aer Lingus takeover, Ryanair says it will appeal
The European Commission has now officially confirmed a decision that had been expected. Ryanair said immediately it will appeal the rejection of its third bid for Aer Lingus.
# takeover - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Ryanair loses bid for Aer Lingus
The budget airline said it will appeal the decision.
# takeover - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
200 jobs to go at EBS Building Society
Staff are to hold a meeting to discuss the possibility of industrial action after being informed of the cuts.
# takeover - Monday 28 January, 2013
Ryanair still optimistic on Aer Lingus bid
The airline said its bid involves two upfront buyers, each basing aircraft in Ireland.
# takeover - Friday 21 December, 2012
It's official: Leeds United takeover confirmed
The new Bahrain-based owners said they won’t be spending “crazy money” in an attempt to get the club back in the Premier League.
# takeover - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Government rules out sale of Aer Lingus stake to Ryanair
Transport Minister Leo Varadkar said the Cabinet would have concerns about connectivity, competitiveness and employment.
# takeover - Monday 5 November, 2012
Ryanair profits up as it offers 'unprecedented remedies' for Aer Lingus bid
The airline has reported a half year profit and a rise in passenger numbers in its latest results.
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