Mediahuis Ireland has announced the acquisition of a significant stake in Clubber, Ireland’s rapidly growing sports streaming platform. As part of the agreement, Mediahuis Ireland will join the Clubber board, supporting the company’s ambitious expansion into GAA and a broad range of Irish and international sports.

Clubber is a leading streaming platform for live sports in Ireland, with a strong focus on GAA. Clubber delivered 1,000 live & on-demand sports events in 2024 to dedicated fanbases across the globe.

Built on a scalable, tech-driven infrastructure, they specialise in acquiring rights to a large volume of live sports to provide a comprehensive offering to fans. These are typically rights that are historically under commercialised yet rich in engagement, community, and loyalty. The proven model brings professional grade production and frictionless digital distribution to these underserved markets, unlocking new value for rightsholders and unprecedented access for fans.

Following success in Ireland, the next step is expanding into the UK, replicating the playbook across a broader range of sports and competitions.

The company was founded by current CEO Jimmy Doyle in 2020. Jimmy has a long history of software development at scale from 25 years at Microsoft. He has built a strong team around him with deep experience in telecommunications, commercial business modelling, full stack development, design & marketing. Clubber has also built a large partner network of highly skilled videographers and commentators that produce the live action on a daily basis.

Clubber is building the infrastructure for the next wave of live sports broadcasting,  where every tier of competition can find its audience, and every audience can find its sport.

Clubber’s mission

• To connect passionate audiences with the sports they love,  wherever they are in the world.
• To create long-term commercial value from overlooked sports rights, through modern streaming, scalable production, and direct-to-consumer monetisation.

Mediahuis Ireland’s investment to drive growth

• Accelerate Clubber’s expansion across GAA and other sports, both in Ireland and abroad.
• Enhance Clubber’s technology platform to continue delivering scalable, cost effective live production.
• Broaden collaboration to increase exposure for local clubs and communities, bringing high quality streaming to Independent.ie, BelfastTelegraph.co.uk, and all Mediahuis Ireland digital platforms.

David Courtney, Head of Sports at Mediahuis Ireland, commented:

“We are thrilled to partner with Clubber as they revolutionise the way Irish and international sport is streamed.

The integration of Clubber’s best in class live streaming technology will enhance our ability to bring more local games, deeper GAA coverage, and emerging sports to fans across Independent.ie, BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting local sporting communities and providing unrivalled access to sporting stories that matter.”

About Clubber

Established in 2020, Clubber has become a leader in digital sports broadcasting, providing an end to end streaming solution for local and national sports organisations in Ireland. By empowering videographers and clubs with innovative tools and direct to fan streaming, Clubber is redefining sports coverage, growing its platform with rapid year on year subscriber and viewership growth.