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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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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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End of an era as High Street restaurant closes after 30 years

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It is the end of an era for High Street this week as Marguerite’s Restaurant, still fondly known to generations of locals as Scéal Eile, has closed its doors for the final time.


The closure marks the end of more than 30 years of business at the popular town centre landmark.


The restaurant underwent a major refurbishment and name change in 2021.


Operated by the Condon family of Marguerite’s Home Bakery in Newcastle West, the café was rebranded from Scéal Eile to Marguerites at that time, though the name Scéal Eile remained synonymous with the premises for many locals.


In a poignant closing notice shared on social media, manager Annette Horgan expressed how difficult it was to put the restaurant’s legacy into words.

She described the business as far more than just a workplace, calling it a “second home” filled with treasured memories and lasting friendships.


Annette extended a sincere thank you to the loyal customers and friends whose kindness and familiar faces supported the business over the decades.

She also paid tribute to the professionalism and teamwork of the management and staff, both past and present.


The message included a special tribute to two late colleagues and dear friends, Kaye and Marie, who were remembered with love.

Annette also extended her thanks to the Condon family, wishing them success in their future retirements.


“As this chapter comes to a close for me, I will carry with me the wonderful memories and the many special people I have had the privilege to meet throughout the years,” she added.

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