Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Look to tradition with rosemary

Dr Rosari Kingston July, 2026

The profusion of flowers on rosemary bushes this year is a tonic to see. The bees love it and its perfume is quite intense. It is now called ‘Salvia Rosmarinus’ following DNA research which revealed it was much closer to sage than previously thought. Rosemary earns a valuable place in […]

Bach flower remedies and your health

Hannah Dare July, 2026

Most of us accept that our emotions affect our physical health. We know that grief can leave us exhausted and more vulnerable to illness. Stress can upset our digestion, disturb our sleep and sap our energy. Anxiety can leave us tense, with headaches, a racing heart or an unsettled stomach. […]

The pinkest snack that makes you run faster

WCP Staff July, 2026

by Niamh Cooper, Melissa Byrne & Gillian Hegarty The weather in July has been nothing short of spectacular, and many of us have lived outside for the last few weeks. Even when the weather decides to take a turn – and it will, eventually, because this is Ireland – this […]

A dream destination on our doorstep

Fionnuala Harkin July, 2026

I have a dream holiday destination, and, like many dreams, it can’t be bought, planned or booked online. It just has to happen, out of the blue, and that is a sunny Irish summer. We all remember those legendary ones, like 1995 when we had a small baby and spent a […]

Hideaway in nature

Mary O'Brien July, 2026

One of the dangers of living in beautiful West Cork is that it can sometimes be difficult to leave but, as Mary O’Brien finds out when she heads east, Ireland’s largest county has much to offer beyond its western shores. We first stumbled across Inch Hideaway, an award-winning eco-glamping retreat, […]

Pretty florals and festival vibes

Louise O'Dwyer July, 2026

While we wear floral clothes all year round, this is the time of the year when floral dresses really pack a punch. They are the epitome of femininity at a time when a lot of clothes are oversized, unisex and shapeless (in my opinion). Somewhere in the midst of all […]

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