These issues are all evident in the Cork market also. According to the Sherry FitzGerald Price Index, annual price growth in Cork at the end of September 2025 stood at 7.7%, higher than the national average, 7.3%. According to estimations by Sherry FitzGerald Research, annual average housing demand across Ireland is 56,200 units per annum. Annual average housing demand in the South-West region is 7,290 units per annum out to 2036, with a significant proportion of this required in Cork. Picture: Larry CumminsThe housing market continues to grapple with significant challenges as we move into 2026.

Source: Irish Examiner December 30, 2025 16:00 UTC