Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Spring at last

Tina Pisco March, 2021

It was a fitting end to winter. After freezing temperatures and a dusting of snow, the gales came in. We hunkered down as the wind screamed, the rain pummelled, and the darkness descended. We had the lights on and the fire lit all day. I have to admit that I […]

Fitbits and bits to aid your fitness motivation

Tania Presutti March, 2021

As you might remember, my last couple of columns have asked – and sought to answer –the question about staying healthy and motivated during the lockdown. In this Spring column, I will look into other ways to stay motivated, and on a personal level, I’ll reveal my top external motivation. […]

West Cork is the home of Cork football

Paul Lordan March, 2021

I recently happened upon a number of references to two now defunct Gaelic Football clubs based in Cork City called Nils and Lees. Although no longer in existence, both teams were dominant forces on the club scene from the late 1800s until the 1950s with a total of 18 senior titles […]

Sport & Fitness

The courage to be authentic

Pat Culhane March, 2021

Cork native, Colm Ó Dubhghaill, is not your typical 21-year-old. He is one of the top longboard surfers in Europe and has a number of national titles. You might catch him on the beaches of West Cork, where he often trains. This is on top of pursuing entry to a […]

Sport & Fitness

Instilling values through sport

Pat Culhane February, 2021

Alan Foley, Principal of St. Patrick’s Boys National School (BNS) in Skibbereen, is passionate that there is a sport for everyone. His humble pursuit in achieving this, as a teacher’s coach, administrator and player in the community, is infectious. Although brought up in the city, Alan’s roots are firmly in […]

Health & Lifestyle

Well worn shoes most can only dream of walking in

WCP Staff February, 2021

by Elizabeth Walsh Walking in my shoes – accessibility explained. Each and every day our lives impact on each person’s life whose path we cross, metaphorically and physically, positively or negatively! Redmond O’Hanlon is a guy who has lived the dream; graduating from UCD, travelling extensively, attaining fluency in several […]

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