Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

On-site Shiatsu massage and Ear Acupuncture service launches in West Cork

WCP Staff January, 2020

It is widely acknowledged that stress and stress-related conditions are responsible for absenteeism in the workplace. According to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are responsible for the majority of absences in Ireland, at 50 per cent, followed by work-related stress, anxiety and depression (SAD) at […]

Dr. Jeff’s New Year

Dr Jeff Featherstone January, 2020

DOCTOR’S ORDERS Where did 2019 go? In fact, where did the last decade go to? Happy New Year and let’s make it a healthy one. As a doctor working in A&E, the challenges have been huge, even on my part-time basis. I was expecting to meet Simon Harris at the […]

Health & Lifestyle

Impressive Mercedes GLE 300d 4Matic carries a high price tag

Sean Creedon December, 2019

At a recent Mercedes event, the company’s Irish Sales Manager Ciaran Allen said that buyers of new cars now spend approximately 11 hours researching information on a car before buying. But they spend only 30 minutes in garage forecourts. Buyers know what type of car they want before they go […]

Sport & Fitness

Onwards and upwards for St James’ club

WCP Staff December, 2019

St James’ club secretary Liam Evans was recently recognised for his long serving contribution to his beloved club when he received the County Cork Volunteers in Sport award, which were presented to 32 volunteers from throughout the country in Farmleigh House. Liam, who originally hails from Kerry, has served as […]

Living Christmas trees

WCP Staff December, 2019

Over 600,000 healthy trees will be cut down in Ireland this year to celebrate Christmas. As a nation, we are becoming more aware of the importance of trees and their role in a healthy ecosystem. This huge waste of land, trees and resources just to decorate a tree for a […]

Upstairs, downstairs at Fusion Interiors

WCP Staff December, 2019

When you pull up to Fusion Interiors on the N71, just east of Skibbereen, you might think small shop. It is only when you go in and go down the stairs, that you find a large retail store. West Cork People meet with the partners behind Fusion Home Interiors, Elaine […]

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