Sport & Fitness - West Cork People

Chasing miles and goals

Niamh Coughlan December, 2025

Local physio and marathon runner, Darren Kelly Dunmanway native Darren Kelly is rapidly making his mark on the marathon circuit, clocking a remarkable personal best of 2:50:03 at this year’s Dublin City Marathon. Niamh Coughlan shares how since taking up running seriously in 2023, Darren has already delivered impressive performances […]

West Cork discovers a passion for volleyball

Niamh Coughlan November, 2025

Founded in 2024 by head coach Daniela Kinsella, West Cork Volleyball Club is the first of its kind in Dunmanway. In just one year, the beginner-friendly club has grown rapidly and will now compete in the Volleyball Ireland National League, fielding two youth teams and a women’s team. With support […]

Why the pelvic floor matters for young women in sport

Lorraine Dufficey November, 2025

In the August issue of the West Cork People I wrote an article on the importance of having a healthy pelvic floor and how pelvic floor dysfunction can impact quality of life for both men and women. At the time of writing I had a feeling I wasn’t quite done […]

Making waves in Glengarriff

Mary O'Brien November, 2025

When Austrian native Monika Power first arrived in Ireland as a 20-year-old au pair in 1995, she could never have imagined that the cold Atlantic waters off West Cork would one day play such an important part in her life. “I remember dipping my toe in for the first time,” […]

Chasing dreams cross country

Niamh Coughlan October, 2025

Sixteen-year-old Noah Cunnane is a dedicated member of Muskerry Athletics Club, an organisation that is going from strength to strength, marking an impressive start to 2025 with a standout performance at the opening Cross Country meet in Riverstick in September last. Competing against strong opposition from Bandon, Skibbereen, Courseys, Dohneys, […]

From Skibbereen to senior glory

Niamh Coughlan September, 2025

A central figure on the Cork Senior Ladies Football team, Laura O’Mahony’s sporting journey is rooted in her hometown of Skibbereen. Her passion for Gaelic football began in her back garden and, since 2010, Laura has played with her club O’Donovan Rossa. When she’s not on the field, Laura works […]

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