Looking to add some more exercises to your routine, without needing to buy any gym equipment? Tara Reilly shares five short-burst exercises you can weave into your routine, with CAMILLA FOSTER.

The event aims to bring women from across Cork together, and promises to be a vibrant celebration of women’s voices, achievements, and support networks across the city.

Julianne Sullivan, Audit Partner at Xeinadin tells us about her career. 

Cork’s Elaine Kelly will be among the shining stars from the music world descending on Los Angeles this weekend for the 2026 Grammys. She chats to COLETTE SHERIDAN about the glamour of the awards and the joy of being nominated. 

Sonya Keogh gained recognition internationally for her work with ARTlifeCULTURE and at one point was doing nine Japanese tours a year. However, behind the scenes she was facing challenges. The Cork woman had to ‘relearn everything’ after major surgery for a brain aneurysm. Sonya chats to LINDA KENNY about how the experience changed her life, and opening up to find love again.

Climate change will be key on the agenda at a special event in Cork this weekend featuring female podcasters. COLETTE SHERIDAN chats to Shirley Gallagher and Conach Gibson-Feinblum ahead of the event to find out about their fascinating work in this area.

Continuing our WoW Reset series, DR CATHERINE CONLON takes a look at 6 simple steps we can embrace to help live a healthy life.

Cork cousins Dr Mary O’Riordan and Lisa O’Riordan came together during the pandemic to create PPE from thistles. The endeavour proved a success and now, they are looking at expanding their business further. DEIRDRE McARDLE finds out more.

The new network brings together the combined memberships of the organisations.

MARGARET DONNELLAN chats to women in Cork about their postpartum recovery and hears from experts about taking the time to reset and look after yourself after having a baby.

It’s a brilliant time to reset and detox mind, body and soul, and most importantly, to be grateful to be alive to see another year, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

Two Cork changemakers are among 21 people taking part in a bootcamp for activists this week. COLETTE SHERIDAN finds out more.

Nicola Flynn, TV Researcher with Today on how she got her first break in TV and her advice to people looking to get into the industry. 

Cork woman Pamela Deasy celebrated being five years free from cancer by embarking on a 771km long Camino journey. She tells CHRIS DUNNE about the 38 day challenge and why it was so important to her.

The first meeting of the year of the Network Ireland Cork branch took place last week and the Network Ireland West Cork branch will meet on Thursday. 

As part of our WoW Reset!, EMER HARRINGTON chats to Cork sisters Edel and Lauren Marples about the benefits of vision boarding and simple ways to make your very own. 

CAMILLA FOSTER chats to the experts about alcohol tolerance during menopause and shares their advice on simple ways to manage these changes.

Four Cork women tell EMMA CONNOLLY about their Christmas traditions and how they plan to spend December 25.

I’ve been through a recession, a pandemic and a cost of living crisis now and I’m still trucking on, says EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

A new book aims to shine a light on 12 inspirational women who have made a significant contribution to local government in Cork city. Co-author Dr Aodh Quinlivan tells EMMA CONNOLLY the authors hope the new title will impact and resonate with secondary school girls in the city.

CHRIS DUNNE pays a visit to Jessica Cunningham who has built a loyal following on Insta charting the transformation of her home in East Cork. Jessica chats about bringing her vision to life and shares some styling advice.

In this month’s WoW Bites, KATE RYAN meets Cork’s Flour Patch girl, Anna O’Leary who has had quite the year this year. Anna chats about her TikTok success and her mission to spread the message about knowing where our food comes from.

Diane Higgins is excited to begin her term as President of Network Ireland Cork. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY about why she first got involved and what she hopes to achieve in the next year.

KATE RYAN shares her favourite festive sips - all made with the best tastes of Cork.

This winter, the looks that are trending aren’t overdone or overly effortless, but simultaneously glam yet laid-back, says LARA OWEN.

Opera gloves, sheer mesh and statement knitwear are just a few trends leading the way this party season, writes LARA OWEN.

As Cathy Fitzgibbon’s term as president of Network Ireland Cork draws to a close, she chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about her presidency and efforts to drive sustainability.

It’s down to all of us to push our own economy now and drive Cork on more, and the best time to do it is in the run up to Christmas, says EMER O'CALLAGHAN in her weekly column in WoW. 

Cork nurse Maria Burke has just published a book about her life. She chats to COLETTE SHERIDAN about self-exploration, her experiences of nursing abroad, and her concerns for the future of the profession.

Isabel Sibanda is preparing to take part in the Next African Queen in Ireland competition this weekend. She tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about the event and why her charity partner, Cork Migrant Centre, is so important to her.

Friends of the late Fiona Fleming came together recently to host an event in her memory and to raise funds for cancer supports, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

With the new series of Ireland’s Fittest Family back on our screens, Cork woman, Amy Walsh chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about stepping out of her comfort zone to take part in the series, and the importance of mums taking time to look after themselves.

Maybe it’s time we all took back our power now and made conscious decisions to only think and talk positively, and only focus on the good news and the good in others, says EMER O'CALLAGHAN.

KATE RYAN had a bumper pumpkin harvest this year. Here she shares her ideas on what you can do with your pumpkins. 

LARA OWEN takes a look at the 2025 trending Halloween make-up looks.

Cork sisters Caroline Bourke and Michelle Johnson are at the helm of the family business their parents set up 40 years ago. They chat to EMMA CONNOLLY about working together, and staying true to family values.

Mary Mullally was crowned Ms Universal Global International this year, and is on a mission to show other women that they should believe in themselves. She tells CHRIS DUNNE how she first got involved in pageants.

As the long winter nights close in, swimming might be just what you need to banish the blues, improve health, and leave your worries behind, writes DR CATHERINE CONLON. 

Fiona Kennedy, singer-songwriter and performer looks back at her first performance at the Jazz, and tells us about her career. 

Researchers in Cork have launched a landmark study on symptom dismissal and diagnostic delays in women’s health. MARGARET DONNELLAN finds out more about the work.

Cork teacher and mother MARIE O’REGAN knows what it’s like to battle serious illness and injury. Now, she is using that experience to write a blog that aims to support and help other women who find themselves isolated and disconnected when their health suffers

"I am so in favour of pro-ageing and not anti-ageing, and why we women need to change the rhetoric on all this fear of ageing," writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

These easy upgrades can channel a five-star vibe, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

Sabine Lenz, Founder and Creative Director, enibas Jewellery tells us about her career. 

Cork’s Christine Duff relished her time on The Traitors and says she would love the chance to do more TV in the future. She chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about her time on the show and her upcoming event to raise awareness of MS

This week I want to give you my top expert tips to be watching out for if you’re booking a beauty appointment, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

Pregnancy and infant loss occurs in 20-25% of all pregnancies and impacts families the length and breadth of Cork. Here, one WoW! writer describes her experience of loss, and shares her advice for impacted families.

Cork artist Marie Bryan is combining her scientific background with her artistic talent for a special exhibition running during Space Week. COLETTE SHERIDAN finds out more.

Olga Prins, of Olga’s Craft Studio in Ballincollig says patience and kindness is needed in her role. 

Cork GP Dr Doireann O’Leary says the adjustment of becoming a parent came as a shock to the system. She tells EMMA CONNOLLY about her experience of becoming a mum, and learning to lean into ‘mom life’.