Irish Times Trust in talks to buy Irish Examiner

Contacts between Landmark Media Investments and the Irish Times Trust are at an advanced stage

The Irish Times is in pole position to buy the Irish Examiner, according to sources close to the process.

It is understood that contacts between Landmark Media Investments - the owners of the Irish Examiner - and the Irish Times Trust have intensified in recent weeks and are at an advanced stage.

According to sources familiar with the process, there is still plenty of interest in Landmark’s regional titles.

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