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<p>Last year, new legislation was passed allowing local authorities to increase the LPT rate by up to 25% above the basic rate – previously, 15% was the maximum increase.</p>

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Homeowners facing property tax hike to 'highest ever level' in Cork city

At a meeting of council on Monday evening, councillors voted to approve a rate of LPT 15% higher than the baseline tax set by the national government, up from the previous rate of 12%, which was increased from 9% in 2024.

Uisce Éireann yet to deal with longstanding 'eyesore' hoarding in Cork city centre

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Uisce Éireann yet to deal with longstanding 'eyesore' hoarding in Cork city centre

'It’s a terrible eyesore when you’re coming into the city, but if they haven’t fixed it in the past 20 years, I would have no confidence they will in the next 20'

Republic of Ireland v Kazakhstan - UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifier

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Ireland's U21 European Championship hopes alive after seven-goal thriller at Turner's Cross

Tommy Lonergan was the hero, though the Irish still need England to do them a favour against Slovakia before facing them next week on Leeside

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The Pubs of Cork: A fourth generation running the show at iconic Creedon’s bar

The Pubs of Cork: A fourth generation running the show at iconic Creedon’s bar

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Cork Views: How we can make most out of school meals

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Cork students facing 'absolute horror' trying to secure accommodation

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Hopes new app will use citizen science to expand information on local Cork waterways

Hopes new app will use citizen science to expand information on local Cork waterways

Cork News

<p>A garda said the charge relates to an alleged offence on March 14 on Patrick St. </p>

Bench warrant issued for man accused of attempting to rob woman returning to Cork hotel

The accused had previously been warned he must attend every court date before failing to appear when his case returned today

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

Burglary at Cork hotel results in man getting seven month jail term

Cork could rake in €18.5m annually through €5 tourist tax, study finds

Cork could rake in €18.5m annually through €5 tourist tax, study finds

'You could have had another Carrickmines': Blaze raises safety concerns at Cork city halting site

'You could have had another Carrickmines': Blaze raises safety concerns at Cork city halting site

RTÉ Cork one step closer to a new home city home

RTÉ Cork one step closer to a new home city home

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<p>St Finbarr's William Buckley shoots over a point against Carbery. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Cork GAA: What we learned from the club football quarter-finals

Derek Daly breaks down the talking points after victories for Nemo, the Barrs and Clon

Mossy’s Diamond of Mayfield wins the Puppy All-Ireland draghunt in Ballyclough

Mossy’s Diamond of Mayfield wins the Puppy All-Ireland draghunt in Ballyclough

Ballincollig hope to harness strong underage with a clean bill of health next season

Ballincollig hope to harness strong underage with a clean bill of health next season

Winning the FAI Intermediate Cup was one of the biggest moments in the life of George Keating

Winning the FAI Intermediate Cup was one of the biggest moments in the life of George Keating

Noel O'Leary relishing clash with Éire Óg after Cill na Martra edge Gaeltacht derby to progress to semis

Noel O'Leary relishing clash with Éire Óg after Cill na Martra edge Gaeltacht derby to progress to semis

Cork Lives

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">An image entitled Guateamala Market, by Michelle Lynch, who says photos are taken with the eye, not the equipment</p>

Stunning images that won awards for Cork photography club

CHANI ANDERSON, a photographer for The Echo and Irish Examiner, speaks to members of Blarney Photography Club about the secrets of their success

Documentary shines light on Cork family raising both Deaf and hearing children

Documentary shines light on Cork family raising both Deaf and hearing children

Cork soap actor and writer recalls teaching Irish to U2 band members

Cork soap actor and writer recalls teaching Irish to U2 band members

‘I quashed the comedy fire at first, but then said, why not try’

‘I quashed the comedy fire at first, but then said, why not try’

My Weekend: 'I try to get out to literary festivals and gigs at the weekend'

My Weekend: 'I try to get out to literary festivals and gigs at the weekend'

Cork Views

<p>Kathriona Devereux with her electric cargo bike, which she wrote about for The Echo in 2022</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Covid, saunas, Cork cable cars - hot topics of my Echo years

Flicking through old columns, reflecting on the topics and issues I’ve covered in that time, my main reaction was, “My goodness we’ve been through a lot.”

Young woman reading a book while commuting by bus

Trevor Laffan: Allow pets on public transport? It's a one-way ticket to disaster

My intern roles were a great way to spend the summer

My intern roles were a great way to spend the summer

John Dolan: What a newshound... meet the assistance dog called ‘Echo’!

John Dolan: What a newshound... meet the assistance dog called ‘Echo’!

'I'm developing a 3D-printed powered prosthetic hand...here's my advice to students with an idea'

'I'm developing a 3D-printed powered prosthetic hand...here's my advice to students with an idea'

Nostalgia

<p>The old curtain at the Everyman Palace Theatre, containing a host of adverts for Cork companies. The Palace Cinema here ran from 1930 to 1988</p>

Throwback Thursday: Memories of when Cork's Everyman was a popular cinema

This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN hears memories of the Palace Cinema, plus a man who lived at the Sextant Bar recalls the Opera House fire

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

Throwback Thursday: Was this the greatest ever pub in Cork city?

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

Throwback Thursday: A toast to the lost pubs of Cork

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Memories of fair day in Midleton in 1930s

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

Throwback Thursday: Do you recognise any of these extras from the Moby Dick film set in Cork?

WOW

<p>When work pressures start to pile up, it’s common for the term “burnout” to crop up in conversation. Picture: Alamy/PA.</p>

Am I just busy, or could it be burnout?

CAMILLA FOSTER speaks to the experts about the early emotional, physical, and mental signs of burnout to watch out for.

Cork woman turns her Vinted hobby into business

Cork woman turns her Vinted hobby into business

Emer O'Callaghan: How your phone can ruin your beauty

Emer O'Callaghan: How your phone can ruin your beauty

My Career: ‘A big part of my role is anticipating what could go wrong’

My Career: ‘A big part of my role is anticipating what could go wrong’

Cork’s Olga becomes first person to complete 10 hour, 28km swim route

Cork’s Olga becomes first person to complete 10 hour, 28km swim route

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<p>Ken O’Sullivan talks about his 25 years filming the high seas at the Everyman on Saturday</p>

Weekend plans? Our guide to what's happening in Cork

JOHN DOLAN takes a look at what's happening in Cork city and county this Saturday and Sunday.

Clubbers: Paul Oakenfold the big draw at Cyprus Avenue this weekend

Clubbers: Paul Oakenfold the big draw at Cyprus Avenue this weekend

Theatre Nights: Stories from the sea, music, and Cantona on Cork stages

Theatre Nights: Stories from the sea, music, and Cantona on Cork stages

Stevie G: Masters at Work is one to look forward to at upcoming Cork Jazz Festival

Stevie G: Masters at Work is one to look forward to at upcoming Cork Jazz Festival

Weekend Guide: Upstart Festival, Creedon's play, and plenty of comedy in Cork

Weekend Guide: Upstart Festival, Creedon's play, and plenty of comedy in Cork

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