Health - West Cork People

Making the most of your General Practice

Dr Jeff Featherstone March, 2020

Like everyone else in Clonakilty, I am pretty excited about the new Primary Care Centre built on the site of the old GAA field. Rumours abound that all the GPs will be working together assisted by all their support staff. My patients are under the impression there will be X-ray […]

Create the life you deserve

WCP Staff March, 2020

Have you ever felt yourself repeating the same negative behaviours, day after day, often against your own will? Perhaps you had decided to give up smoking, lose weight, or control your temper, only to find a cigarette in your hand, a biscuit in your mouth, or an argument erupt totally […]

Learning to talk to Teenagers – upcoming events throughout Cork

WCP Staff March, 2020

Mental health events for parents and those working with young people will be run by Cork County Council all around Cork in March/April. At such a crucial time in the world when it comes to mental health, everyone is encouraged everyone to attend. Healthy Ireland at Cork County Council are […]

Connecting through sound

WCP Staff March, 2020

From her home overlooking Long Strand near Clonakilty in West Cork, Claire Marie Barton gives sound healing sessions and offers private retreats. She shares some of the special qualities of sound healing and explains what drew her to this experiential healing therapy. Singing has always been Claire’s passion and, although she veered […]

Finding the way – Acupuncture & Yoga

WCP Staff March, 2020

Thanks to its unique economy and environment, West Cork is home to many multi-skilled, entrepreneurs who have integrated more than one profession to create a career unique to themselves. Samira Branch epitomises this in her business; Samira Branch – Acupuncture and Yoga. She shares her experience. Breaking away from the […]

Go outdoors

Tania Presutti February, 2020

Since I started running, I’m spending more time outdoors than I used to. I’m tempted to say, it’s like being a kid again – having to go outside regardless of the weather. If you had a childhood resembling mine, you might remember that autumn and winter could be quite challenging […]

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