17 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An annual Local Property Tax (LPT) is charged on residential properties in Ireland. You are liable for LPT in 2026 if you own a residential property on 1 November 2025. Even if you own an exempt property, you must still make a Local Property Tax return to claim... Read More
17 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two prizewinning artworks by Cork students have been chosen to illustrate the 2026 Texaco Children’s Art Competition Calendar, just published, and will be seen in thousands of homes throughout Ireland during the coming year. Two of 13 artworks selected, ‘Kanderstag-24’, by 14-year old Emma Fenny, from Carrigaline Community... Read More
17 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Members of Cork Business Association gathered for a pre-Christmas networking breakfast at the start of December at the James Whelan Butchers Eolas Room, a new immersive butchery experience which opened in Cork last week within the brand-new Dunnes Stores Food Hall on Patrick Street. The Eolas Room represents... Read More
17 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland and winter sports don’t go together naturally. The country doesn’t get much snow, mountains with ski resorts don’t exist there, ice rinks are around but not common. Irish athletes keep showing up at Winter Olympics though, competing in events most Irish people have never even tried... Read More
16 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News from this month: Addition of two new Aer Lingus European routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela. Commencing on May 6 and June 1 respectively, the two new routes are complemented by the extension of Aer Lingus’ route to Prague from a winter-only service to a year-round... Read More
16 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News from this month JYSK has opened a new store at Mahon Point Retail Park. The new Scandinavian inspired retail store has created approximately 10 new jobs. The grand opening took place earlier this month.
16 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland’s gaming market is going through a steady shift. The industry is growing in value, expanding through mobile access and smarter technology. Developers are adjusting their focus, while players are finding newer ways to engage. What was once a limited offering has become broader and more precise,... Read More
15 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s First Liquid-Cooled NVIDIA B200 Supercomputer installed at CloudCIX, Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork City, T23 R68N CloudCIX and AlloComp have announced the deployment of Ireland’s first liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B200 supercomputer, marking a major moment for the country’s fast-growing AI and high-performance computing landscape. Image Captions: Delivery day... Read More
15 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie HSE South West is reminding older people of the practical steps they can take to stay well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits during the winter months. A short video featuring advice on avoiding slips, trips and falls as well as staying well nourished is available here, along... Read More
15 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The battle over tobacco control policy in Brussels continues to heat up, with a coalition of tobacco industry companies expressing predictable outrage at the spectre of long-overdue EU tax hikes. As reported by Brussels Signal on 11 December, this industry group has addressed a letter to European Commission... Read More
15 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment There’s a particular kind of buzz that comes alive across Cork during December. Streets shimmer with lights, pubs echo with festive cheer, and even the most casual online casino players seem to log in a bit more. But this shift isn’t just about free time or a... Read More
15 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie A beauty routine often evolves with the seasons, emotions and the time we have available each day. Rather than aiming for complexity, many people now look for simple, comforting gestures that make their routine feel more grounding. These small rituals bring a sense of calm, helping the skin... Read More