Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Not all carbs are created equal

Lorraine Dufficey March, 2026

With 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Lorraine Dufficey is trained in the classical True Pilates method, is a qualified Neuromuscular therapist and a Fascial trainer, and has a lifelong interest in health and wellbeing. As ‘West Cork Pilates’, she has been teaching mat classes in Clonakilty since […]

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 […]

Burgundy wine country on two wheels

Fionnuala Harkin March, 2026

A beautiful wine moment, around a bottle of red Burgundy, inspired a birthday cycling trip with my sister. The route, from The Lonely Planet Guide to Cycling in France, was chosen based on easy terrain, the odd hill just to give us a bit of a challenge, and, crucially, wonderful scenery, pristine, […]

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 […]

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