When dealing with your personal information, privacy matters. However, there are misunderstandings around DNA data used for genealogical purposes. It is important to put it into a wider context. To paraphrase a highly-respected Irish genetic genealogist, if you are really concerned about your privacy (by taking a commercially available DNA […]
Emotions are intense. Our moments and days can be completely altered purely by mood, for better or for worse. On the bright side, the landscape of emotion is colourful, dynamic, ever-changing and intriguing. Like a voyage across the ocean, we will all inevitably know what it is to be tossed […]
So much seems to happen in between West Cork People monthly editions! There is a lot going on for us to process, like the ongoing challenge of Covid 19, what’s happening in Ukraine and across the world. Many of us are experiencing strong emotions and sometimes feelings of guilt for […]
I don’t tend to get a lot of feedback from my articles so I can only hope that readers enjoy them and learn from my experience and particular ‘take’ on GP and Emergency Medicine. It is also a real privilege to be in the company of some really excellent contributors […]
There are a number of queries which may arise for women in work who are pregnant. The following are some frequently asked question that arise: How much maternity leave can I take from work? As an employee, you have the right to take 26 weeks’ maternity leave if you become […]
We can feel alone and exhausted when strong emotions are following us around all day long. Many of us are living with negative emotions that are overwhelming and affecting our quality of life. It is normal to push these feelings down to try to suppress and ignore them hoping they […]