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Home owners urged to pay Local Property Tax

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By Ted Healy of DNG TED HEALY

Revenue has this week defended its system for the payment of the Local Property Tax (LPT) after a number of homeowners said they have paid but still received letters telling them they owed the tax.

150,000 letters have been issued by Revenue to property owners who haven't yet paid their Local Property Tax (LPT) or made an arrangement to pay.

Last November letters were issued to property owners who had paid last year’s property tax using a credit/ debit card or a single annual debit instruction to inform them of their liability for this year and advise of due dates for payment.

Revenue said over half of the 150,000 property owners who received these letters have already corrected their position by either paying the liability or putting a payment method in place.

Under the legislation, all residential properties were required to set up their payment method by January 10 this year.

To date, over 1.7 million properties have payment arrangements in place for 2023, which includes 350,000 payments scheduled for March 21. The total take for LPT so far this year is €314 million.

While the large majority of property owners have met their payment obligations Revenue advise that those who haven't yet paid or set up a payment arrangement, leave themselves open to collection and enforcement action.

It is important to note that 2022 was the first year that newly liable properties came within the charge to LPT on an annual basis. The owners of properties built last year were required to submit a LPT return and set up a payment arrangement for 2023.

A spokesperson for Revenue has urged all property owners who haven't made arrangements to pay their LPT to take immediate action.

LPT payment method can be set up online at revenue.ie or contact the LPT Helpline at 01 738 36 26.

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Biddy’s Day festival returns to Mid-Kerry

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The Mid-Kerry Biddy’s Day Festival began yesterday and is running until February 2.

The festival is taking place across Killorglin, Cromane and the wider Mid-Kerry region, bringing together craft, music, language, ritual and community in the lead-up to St Brigid’s Day.

At the heart of the festival is the ancient Biddy tradition, rooted in Imbolc and the honouring of St Brigid, a time associated with light, renewal, creativity and protection.

Over twelve days, the festival offers a wide mix of family-friendly, traditional and contemporary events, culminating in its most anticipated moment of the year: The Biddy’s Parade.

The parade, taking place on Saturday January 31,is the centrepiece and defining event of the festival.

On parade night, Killorglin town is transformed as Biddy groups from across Mid-Kerry gather in straw hats and traditional costume, carrying Brídeógs through the streets in a powerful procession of fire, music, movement and celebration.

The parade is free, open to all to join in or support, and remains one of the most atmospheric and visually striking expressions of living Irish folklore in the country.

Fire performers, live music and street celebrations follow, before the night continues into the town’s venues.

Founded in 2017, the Mid-Kerry Biddy’s Day Festival has been instrumental in reviving a tradition that had been in serious decline.

From just two active Biddy groups less than a decade ago, the region now supports a growing network of groups, with children, families and new communities actively involved.

The 2026 festival continues this work, blending heritage with creativity and ensuring the tradition remains relevant, inclusive and alive.

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Spa and Glenflesk GAA clubs in Scór na nÓg All-Ireland Finals

Killarney will be the focus of the national Scór stage this Saturday, as the Gleneagle INEC Arena hosts the Scór na nÓg All-Ireland Finals. Two local clubs, Spa and Glenflesk, […]

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Killarney will be the focus of the national Scór stage this Saturday, as the Gleneagle INEC Arena hosts the Scór na nÓg All-Ireland Finals.

Two local clubs, Spa and Glenflesk, will carry the hopes of the county as they compete for national titles.
Representing Spa GAA is the Rince Seit (Set Dancing) team, who secured their place in the final after being crowned Munster champions in November.
Joining them in the finals are the Glenflesk GAA Ballad Group.

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