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Sat 07 Jul 2009Two Dublin daily freesheets to be merged under 'Metro Herald' title
The Irish Times Ltd and Associated Newspapers, joint owners of Metro Ireland, and Independent News and Media, owners of Herald AM, have agreed to merge the two newspapers into a single new title, Metro Herald, with each shareholder retaining one-third of the merged business.
The merger of the two Dublin commuter freesheets, which is subject to the approval of the Competition Authority, will see the shareholders increase investment into the merged business.
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