Regional Newspapers & printers association of ireland
Welcome
Regional newspapers are among the three most important advertising platforms in Ireland. After TV and national newspapers, they represent the best value for money means by which leading brands can reach the population in every town and county across Ireland.
The voice for the regional newspaper industry is the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland (RNPAI).
RNPAI was incorporated in 2008 and represents the amalgamation of the former Provincial Newspapers Association of Ireland (formed in 1919) and the Irish Master Printers Association. With a membership of 37 companies, the RNPAI represents its member titles and printing companies on all relevant national bodies including Press Council, Advertising Standards Association of Ireland (ASA), Institute of Advertising Practitioners of Ireland (IAPI), IBEC, FáS, Joint Industry Committee (JIC) etc. The association is also an integral player in Social Partnership and has been closely involved in all collective national pay negotiations since their inception.
Regional press has been serving the local communities of Ireland for over 150 years with many members of the RNPAI being in existence for even longer periods. The role of regional press hasn’t changed since the first regional title in Ireland, the Limerick Chronicle was launched in 1766, that is to accurately and impartially record the news of the local community and to reflect the ethos, concerns and ambitions of the communities they serve.
A special bond exists between the newspaper and the community which is unrivalled by any other media. This unique bond provides an opportunity for local businesses to advertise their products and services within their market area in a cost effective manner. Our website provides a full list of our member titles.
Latest News
Partial success on BAI proposals
Following submissions from RNPAI and other interested parties the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has reduced it's original proposal to increase hourly and daily advertising minuteage from 25% and 33% respectively to approximately half this amount.