Having covered much of the basics in previous articles, this month I will start by providing brief synopses (in alphabetical order) for my wife’s West Cork ancestral lines and what we have learned from atDNA matching. If you have DNA tested and related to any of these families, or simply […]
Health & Lifestyle
If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably noticed that there seems to be a growing anti-dog wave in the country at the moment. It’s been lurking there for a couple of years but now dog owners are frowned on and penalised in public places especially on beaches. Prohibiting dog owners […]
Having last month encouraged you all to get a post Covid check-up, this month I am going to look at the common problems we see in GP land and in the Emergency Departments in Cork. I’m going to chat about the dreaded blood clots in the legs, the deep vein […]
Known for its eclectic style and statement colourful pieces, Violette in Skibbereen has now gone a step further for its customers with an entire room upstairs dedicated to bringing accessorising to a whole new level and perfecting the final touch. Fun, quirky, bold, sombre, strong, sexy… whatever signal you’re hoping […]
According to research carried out by Menopause Workplace Consultant Catherine O’Keeffe ‘almost one in three women were considering giving up their job due to menopause’. While honest conversation has only very recently really opened up in society around menopause, Catherine has been educating and informing in the workplace for almost […]
Dr. Brenda Moran is a recognised BMS (British Menopause Society) accredited menopause specialist, with an interest in conditions associated with hormone sensitivity such as premenstrual disorders. The founder of the Danu Menopause and PMS Clinic in Cork, her aspiration is for all women to be able to avail of good […]