Columnists - West Cork People

Christmas in ancient Ireland

Eugene Daly December, 2024

The hallowed period of Christmas was celebrated by the ancient Irish with great pomp and festivity. Fleming’s ‘History of Ancient Irish Customs’, gives an elaborate account of the festivity and amusement at this season of gaiety and mirth. He writes: “On Christmas Eve the village maidens went to the woods […]

The indigenous people of the Americas and their downfall: Parts 1 & 2

Kieran Doyle December, 2024

I remember having a debate with a history teacher from a school in Dublin. He was dead set against conflating events from the past with the ones we are living in. I respectfully disagreed. History is not consigned to the past. For me, the past is a continuous force that shapes […]

Move to beat cancer

Lorraine Dufficey October, 2024

October is breast cancer awareness month and with statistics stating that one in seven women in Ireland will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, it is a rare person that has not had their life touched by it in some way, either personally or through someone they love […]

Women 50-plus: Past their prime or ready to shine?

Dr Paula Stanley October, 2024

What does a Menopause Health Check look like? Because of the drop in oestrogen hormone levels that occurs throughout the menopause, women over the age of 50 are much more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, have a heart attack or stroke and one in three […]

A fresh take on a Greek classic

Karen Austin October, 2024

We’re just in the door from a trip to Greece. It wasn’t our usual island hopping, we were on the mainland this time. We started off visiting the Acropolis in Athens and then drove through the plains where the wheat had been harvested leaving a golden stubble in the sunshine, […]

Embracing Autumn and community

Tina Pisco October, 2024

Every year I find it difficult to accept that summer is over. I know that Autumn is a lot of people’s favourite season, but I’m slow to give in to the joys of the season. I’ve lived in Ireland for over thirty years, but I still can’t accept that it’s […]

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