Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Is your wardrobe ready for 2026?

Louise O'Dwyer January, 2026

Happy New Year, here we go again! Whether you are deflated and exhausted or pumped and ready for action to complete your New Year’s resolutions, there is no denying that January is the bleakest of months…but it will pass. We have had some wonderful dry and cold weather, perfect for […]

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 […]

Get creative this year

Tina Pisco January, 2026

It is over a week into 2026, and we are still finishing off the excess food from the holidays. I ate the last of the mallow cakes this morning. I also ate a bit of fruitcake and nibbled on a chocolate praline that I don’t like much. Only the ones […]

Calm and steady care

Sherna Malone January, 2026

January is often seen as a time for fresh starts, but when it comes to skin, it’s best to step away from drastic changes and unrealistic expectations. Healthy skin isn’t about a complete overhaul; it’s built through small, consistent habits over time. Doing too much is one of the most […]

Reset and renew in 2026

Lorraine Dufficey January, 2026

I’d like to start by wishing you all a healthy and happy 2026. As you reflect on the start of this year, what small change could make the biggest difference to your wellbeing? I hope that wherever you are in your life stage, you can tap into your reserves of […]

Travel TALES

Fionnuala Harkin January, 2026

It’s no surprise that January is the busiest month for booking holidays. One look out the window at that wet, grey day has me dreaming of sunny blue skies, coffee on warm terraces, and glasses of wine after a swim in water, which doesn’t temporarily stop my heart. After recommendations […]

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