Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

A stinging plant that is actually a superhero

WCP Staff March, 2026

Have you ever jumped back after touching a nettle, shaking your hands after feeling that zingy sting on your skin? Here’s something you might not know: those prickly plants are also one of nature’s tastiest and most powerful wild foods. Rich in iron, calcium and vitamin C, nettles help keep […]

Going green

Karen Austin March, 2026

March has the potential to be the greenest month with everything gearing up to go after a long wet and grey winter. The grass, the nettles, the kale and broccoli, the leaves on the trees – they are all ready to burst into full green mode and are so welcome. […]

Dog fights in the family dynamic

WCP Staff March, 2026

Have you ever witnessed a dog fight among your own dogs? It’s a very scary sight. Once it’s happened, there’s always the likelihood of a recurrence. In a multiple dog household it’s important to be aware of what could be the triggers and try to avoid or eliminate them. But […]

Spice up February

Karen Austin February, 2026

This month’s recipe comes from India, where we escaped for the month of January. India is huge, one of those countries whose size exceeds expectations – it never looks that big on a map. We have worked our way up from Kerala in the very south, which is lush and […]

Eve’s rise through club and county

Niamh Coughlan January, 2026

Eve’s love for the game started at home in the back garden, and she has been a proud wearer of the Bantry Blues jersey ever since. When she isn’t on the football field, the former Cork All-Ireland minor winner balances her sporting life with her work as a nurse. Growing […]

Protecting your child against sextortion

Tatjana Simakova January, 2026

Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing online harms affecting children and teenagers, and yet many parents still feel unsure about what it actually looks like, how it happens, and what to do if it affects their child. Unlike some online risks that develop slowly, sextortion can escalate rapidly, leaving young […]

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