Belgian/ Dutch media group to buy INM
A Belgian/ Dutch media group, Mediahuis, is to buy Independent News and Media, the company that owns a range of local newspapers in Ireland, including the Sligo Champion. The deal for 145 million euro was announced to the stock exchange this morning. Shareholders are to receive 10.5 cent per share.…
The Sligo Champion’s former editor, Seamus Finn, has died
The former editor of The Sligo Champion Seamus Finn has died. Appointed to the position in 1972 Mr Finn served as editor for almost 40 years. He was an astute and respected political and current affairs commentator and during his time as editor of ‘The Champion,’ led numerous campaigns for…