Health - West Cork People

Not all carbs are created equal

Lorraine Dufficey March, 2026

With 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Lorraine Dufficey is trained in the classical True Pilates method, is a qualified Neuromuscular therapist and a Fascial trainer, and has a lifelong interest in health and wellbeing. As ‘West Cork Pilates’, she has been teaching mat classes in Clonakilty since […]

A reflective journal

Dr Rosari Kingston January, 2026

This is the time of year for New Year’s resolutions, and a good one is keeping a reflective journal. This can be any old copybook, but if funds allow, a special notebook is worth it, as it makes it more special, as well as designating the time you have spent […]

Find the right support to take the first step in your weight loss journey

Dr Laoise Hook January, 2026

Every January, many of us take a moment to pause after the Christmas rush and reflect on our health. The longer evenings, the fresh start of a new year, and a collective desire to feel better in ourselves make January a natural time to think about wellbeing. For some, that […]

Intentional beginnings

Susan O Regan January, 2026

Knowing that Christmas would be infused with bittersweet feelings of love and loss, I decided early in November to book a place on the new year ‘Good in the Beginning’ retreat at Dzogchen Beara. I needed and wanted a wholesome, purposeful turning towards 2026. What an insightful few days it […]

Exploring shadows

Leo Muckley January, 2026

A few nights ago I was looking at the first full moon of the year. The sky was clear and the moonlight was strong, it was reflecting off the water and lighting up different parts of the woods. Yet, there were still some parts of the woods that were shadowy and […]

Let’s talk about sexually transmitted infections

Dr Paula Stanley January, 2026

Unfortunately, Ireland like other European countries, is experiencing an increase in STIs over the last five years. The most commonly notified STIs in Ireland in 2024 were chlamydia (n=11,534) and gonorrhoea (n=5,961). HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre data to the end of 2023 showed that notification rates for all STIs […]

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