Features - West Cork People

A distressing skin condition

Dr Paula Stanley June, 2026

I’m not a dermatologist but, as a GP with 30 years experience, I have seen one skin condition commonly affecting the face that can be particularly distressing for women: Rosacea can have a significant impact on confidence and quality of life. What exactly is rosacea? Many people think that Rosacea […]

Coping with hair loss

Dr Rosari Kingston June, 2026

Hair loss can happen for a variety of reasons, as herbalist Rosarie Kingston explains, looking at the different types of hair loss and approaches to preventing or treating this condition Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, and it can occur due to family history, autoimmune conditions, hormonal changes, […]

A simple guide to naturally glowing mature skin

Hannah Dare June, 2026

As our skin matures, it reflects all the chapters of our lives – the smiles, the outdoor adventures, and everything in between. Caring for your skin as you get older isn’t about trying to look twenty again; it’s about giving it the right support and nourishment so you feel vibrant, […]

Caring for skin with sun damage

Dr Laoise Hook June, 2026

We live in one of the most beautiful corners of Ireland, and from the first glimpse of blue sky, we make the most of it. Gardening, the beach, walking Galley Head or Mizen Peninsula — outdoor life is part of who we are here in West Cork. But decades of […]

Dialogue and dreams

Mary O'Brien June, 2026

There’s a heavy drizzle falling on the country road. Framed by the lush green of the softly humming hedgerows, a man sits on his bicycle in the mist, waiting to greet the farmer coming his way. “Soft,” remarks the cyclist with a smile, acknowledging the weather. “Soft indeed,” replies the […]

Connecting past to present through flax

Mary O'Brien May, 2026

The how and why will always be more important than the finished product to process-driven artist Kathy Kirwan. In fact the end may never be reached, as demonstrated by her most recent and ongoing passion for flax and its many threads writes Mary O’Brien. Kathy Kirwan’s interest in flax – […]

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