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The Irish Independent is an Irish daily newspaper first published in 1905. It provides national and international news alongside coverage of politics, business, sport, culture, and public affairs, serving a broad general readership in Ireland through print and digital editions. The publication has played a long-standing role in Irish mass media and is associated with Independent News & Media, which became part of Mediahuis.
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When was the Irish Independent first published?
The present-day Irish Independent launched in Dublin on 2 January 1905 under businessman William Martin Murphy. It was introduced as a halfpenny daily newspaper, a low price intended to reach a wider Irish readership, according to the paper's [history feature](https://www.independent.ie/subscriber-exclusives/the-history-of-the-irish-independent/a739669147.html).
Who owns the Irish Independent?
The Irish Independent has been part of the Belgian-owned Mediahuis group since 2019, when Mediahuis acquired Independent News & Media. Mediahuis Ireland also publishes titles including the Sunday Independent, Belfast Telegraph, and Sunday World, according to [Mediahuis](https://www.mediahuis.com/en/brands/irish-independent).
How often is the Irish Independent published?
The Irish Independent is published Monday through Saturday, with print and digital coverage of national news, politics, business, sport, and features. Its related Sunday Independent is a separate Sunday title that first appeared on 10 December 1905.
What is the difference between the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent?
The Irish Independent is the Monday-to-Saturday daily, while the Sunday Independent is its Sunday counterpart with a distinct weekly format. The Sunday edition began on 10 December 1905 at a cover price of one penny, according to the [Irish Independent history](https://www.independent.ie/subscriber-exclusives/the-history-of-the-irish-independent/a739669147.html).
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