6 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is the Nursing Home Support Scheme? You can apply for financial support to help pay for the cost of care in a nursing home through the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal scheme. The Fair Deal scheme is managed by the Health Service... Read More
3 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In Cork City, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the final quarter of 2025 was €409,000 (that’s 9 times an average salary), up 7.4% on a year ago. In Cork county, the average price of a four-bedroom detached house in the final quarter of 2025... Read More
3 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Visit https://consult.corkcity.ie/en/browse to have your say Cork City Council is asking members of the public to help choose names for the two newest bridges in Cork City. Cork City Council recently opened a new bridge connecting Wandesford Quay Via Lambley’s Lane to South Main Street. In addition to... Read More
2 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’Shea has warmly welcomed the approval of 23 schools across Cork under the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to 2030 funding initiative, describing it as a major boost for sustainability education and community-led climate action across the county. The... Read More
27 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News from December: Cork City Council has handed over the keys to its 300th affordable home – just in time for Christmas The house, developed under the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme (LAAPS), is in Glenmore Heights in Lehenaghmore, Togher – a new development of energy efficient A-rated... Read More
26 December 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Decision making is an integral part of our lives. At different times we make important decisions about our finances, property, employment, accommodation, healthcare and social supports. Overall, there are five different decision support arrangements for people who have challenges with their capacity and who may need support to... Read More
24 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting private owners, custodians, and community groups to apply for funding to support the care, conservation, maintenance, protection, and promotion of archaeological monuments in their area. The 2026 Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments deemed to... Read More
18 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Who owns the boundary between your property and your neighbour’s? The general rule is that any boundaries between your land and your neighbour’s land are jointly owned by both you and your neighbour. But you may be able to prove that you own a boundary structure outright. Even... Read More
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 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
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.
10 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SHARE (Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly) is a Cork-based charity, founded in 1970, that provides housing, support, and social activities for vulnerable older people in the city, with its main fundraising event being the iconic Christmas Crib collection on St. Patrick Street, involving students... Read More