Columnists - West Cork People

A sweet and sour tomato sauce to brighten up your day

Karen Austin August, 2024

July seems to be the month that summer takes a break. All the cloudy weather is very frustrating but at least there’s what I call the five o’clock phenomenon when the sun seems to make an appearance and shines like it’s been out all day. We have a couple of […]

The health benefits of Lion’s Mane mushroom

Hannah Dare August, 2024

“Have you tried taking Lion’s Mane yet?” is a common question among my female friends these days. Menopause is a hot topic (pardon the pun!), so a mushroom said to reduce brain fog and anxiety, boost energy, and improve sleep fits right into our conversations. Overall, the feedback from women […]

Turning towards trauma

Leo Muckley June, 2024

Peter Levine, author of ‘Waking the Tiger’ and a renowned trauma expert, states that “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.” This rings true for […]

Balancing your happy

Lorraine Dufficey June, 2024

What does it take to be happy? In this world where we have never had more comfort and ease, the rates of anxiety climb year on year. As I sit here contemplating the many factors that contribute to this, the sun is beaming in through the open door and birdsong […]

Green loans

Ruairi Kay June, 2024

There are no two ways about it, upgrading your home is expensive. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, (SEAI) offers financial support via a number of grant schemes but it only really covers 30-50 per cent of the cost, leaving a sizeable balance which homeowners need to fund form their […]

The tormented life of bears

Dr Jeremy A. Dorman June, 2024

One of the highlights of any trip to China is the Great Wall. To enjoy it, you must see those sections far away from Beijing, where there will be fewer tourists and less commercialism. Unfortunately, when I first lived in China, nearly twenty years ago, my visit to the Great […]

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