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.

June Feeney was just 28, and was pregnant with her daughter, when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2009. She tells DEIRDRE MCARDLE how her experience prompted her to set up a charity to support other women affected by ovarian cancer.

Wondering what to get the foodie in your life this Christmas? KATE RYAN shares her top cookbook picks for 2025. She also has some delicious recipes from a selection of the books so you can try before you buy.

No-one wants to be landing into the work Christmas party or the family dinner like Lapsy Pa, so this week I want to give my top tips for sparkling all Christmas and making the time for you to prioritise you too, says EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

From frosted chromes to velvet finishes – LARA OWEN has details on the trending manicures to try this Christmas.

Anna Groniecka first joined Network Ireland West Cork in 2018 and says it gave her a sense of community she didn’t know she was missing. As she steps into the role of branch president, she chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about women ‘rising beyond’ together.

Anna Healy reflects on her year as president of Network Ireland West Cork and tells EMMA CONNOLLY why she’d encourage women to join the branch for 2026.

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.

Elaine Duggan is Digital Media and CRM Coordinator with See Her Elected

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.

The countdown to Christmas is underway amd KATE RYAN is back with her big Cork foodie gift guide to help you find the perfect present for the foodie in your life.

Forget leaving the leftovers in the fridge indefinitely. KATE RYAN has plenty of ideas to transform those odds and ends into standout dishes all of their own.

Fancy building a cheeseboard to serve up this Christmas, but not sure where to start? KATE RYAN shares some of her top cheese picks as well as advice on how to create a showstopper board.

Winter can be the perfect storm for dryness, dehydration and skin sensitivity and irritations, and wrinkles can form, says Emer O'Callaghan. Here she shares her advice on how to look after your skin at this time of year. 

Most of us are guilty of spending far too much time sitting down. CAMILLA FOSTER chats to Keiren Douglas about some easy ways to embed more activity into your daily life.

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.

Aoibheann O'Donovan initially worked in the health and tech industries before moving to a more creative role when she founded Wildling Permanent Jewellery. She tells us about her career. 

Julie Helen has been writing her column for almost 22 years and says she loves writing now more than ever before. 

See Her Elected is on a mission to encourage more women in Cork into politics. EMMA CONNOLLY finds out how.

Karen Houlihan decided to take a career pivot in her 40s and is now training to become an embalmer. She chats to LINDA KENNY about her changing role and why she was drawn to work in the field.

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. 

From ‘nonna holiday’ to nutcrackercore and gothmas, SAM WYLIE-HARRIS takes a look at the trending Christmas decor for 2025.

From glass-skin prep to post-party recovery... dermatologists share their tips for a great complexion this winter.

Fern Allen, House Manager at Ballymaloe House Hotel, chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about life at the coal face of hospitality, the challenges facing the sector, and the valuable lessons she learned from her parents.

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.

Stef McSherry, founder of Kinderama, chats to EMER HARRINGTON about imaginative play and her new venture, Irish Fairy Tails.

Julie Helen reflects on World Prematurity Day which took place this week. She says she has always known how precious her life is. 

Cork author Leona Forde on her career move into publishing and her typical working week. 

It would be a welcome change to see more of the Parisians’ natural beauty trends take off more here, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN.

Health and nutrition coach, Grace O’Leary, tells CHRIS DUNNE how one run changed her life. She shares advice on resetting and recharging.

The best colours, fabrics, and silhouettes that take you from ceremony to dance floor, by LARA OWEN.

As the winter sets in, finding motivation to get out for that walk can prove more difficult. However, DR CATHERINE CONLON says latest research suggests even a short dose of exercise has benefits.

The organised among you, who see the bottom surface of your laundry basket each week, will rightly scoff at me, wondering why I need over a six-week lead in time to master a simple, basic household task, writes JULIE HELEN. 

Cork writer Louise Hegarty's book  has been shortlisted for for The Book Centre Crime Fiction Book of the Year Award in association with the Irish Independent in this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards. She tells us about her career. 

Cork woman, Amelia McNamara was recognised at the Female Founder awards at the weekend. She chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about taking a professional leap and her goal to help other female founders ‘paddle their own canoe’

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.

The annual awards aim to recognise outstanding students from Cork’s all-girls secondary schools who have achieved exceptional results in their Leaving Certificate and who have chosen to pursue STEM degrees at Irish universities.

November is Movember and Emer O'Callaghan shares top five skincare tips for men. 

Drinking coffee is linked to healthy ageing in middle aged women, but drinking cola is not, writes DR CATHERINE CONLON. 

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

The programme is supported by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG and is free of charge for those selected to participate.

It’s not too soon to start thinking about entertaining on the big day, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

As the buying will ramp up in the coming weeks, I’m afraid of all the elaborate scams that come across all my digital devices, writes JULIE HELEN. 

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.

Sr Stan showed us how to live with courage and empathy, writes CATHERINE CONLON. 

Kate Lawlor-Lyne tells KATE RYAN why she’s happy to be back in Cork and back in her groove.

We need to cut down on sugar, but artificial substitutes may not be as effective as you think, writes DR CATHERINE CONLON. 

LARA OWEN chats to the experts about the secret to youthful-looking hands.

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.

The awards aim to champion women from across Ireland who are building purpose-led businesses.

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.

It appears I’m the only one bothered when help is needed, and there’s a lovely lesson in that for me. 

Nadine Hughes Campbell, children’s author tells us about her career and moving from a corporate role to a more creative one. 

DEIRDRE MCARDLE meets Elaine Moran and finds out about her plans to open a new lifestyle shop in Cork, just weeks before Christmas.

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.

We are more sleep-deprived as a nation now than ever, and this compromises our health and beauty, says EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

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. 

From transitioning your wardrobe to decluttering for autumn/winter homescapes, SAM WYLIE-HARRIS has advice.

Cork has no shortage of fantastic wedding venues, with some establishments hosting nuptials almost every weekend of the year. MARY CORCORAN visited one such venue. 

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.

In our house, democracy is important and playing our part is important so I will need to buck up and make a decision, says Julie. 

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. 

Some simple lifestyle changes could significantly help improve symptoms during perimenopause and menopause, writes CAMILLA FOSTER.

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. 

"He wrapped his arms around my neck and planted a signature kiss on my cheek and told me I was the best Mom ever. I had to gulp back tears."

Researchers in Cork have launched new resources aimed at supporting women who experience pregnancy loss. EMER HARRINGTON speaks with Prof Keelin O’Donoghue and Cork woman Tara Woulfe about how loss can impact women in the workplace.

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

Art curators are not often seen in churches in Ireland, so Orla O’Byrne’s new role as art curator at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork is quite novel. She chats to COLETTE SHERIDAN about bringing art to sacred places, breaking down barriers, and her hopes for the famed maquettes. 

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. 

Inspired by her son, Nadine created Noah’s Adventures to fill a gap she saw in children’s literature

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. 

Global president of ELEMIS, Noella Gabriel says she wouldn’t have been able to do what she does without the support of ‘incredible women’. The Cork woman chats to EMMA CONNOLLY about taking risks, what she thinks is missing from workplaces today, and not apologising for our choices.

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’.

JULIE HELEN pays tribute to her friend, former colleague, and mentor, Mark O'Connor. 

This week I want to give my best office tips to help you look and feel fabulous and have you winter ready this season.

Julie Helen is settling in for an autumn of cosy viewing on the box. 

Coinciding with National Breastfeeding Week, MARGARET DONNELLAN spoke to Cork mums about barriers to breastfeeding in public and finds out about a new initiative aimed at supporting mums and their babies.

The awards honoured 104 national finalists across eight prestigious award categories.

Mairead Twohig, Producer on Cork Today tells us about her path to becoming a producer on Cork Today. 

To mark National Breastfeeding Week, EMER HARRINGTON pays a visit to one Cork breastfeeding support group and hears how they are helping families to thrive.

To mark National Breastfeeding Week, Olympic athlete Sonia O’Sullivan spoke with Michelle McNamara, HSE South West Health Promotion department, about her breastfeeding journey.

Ailís Crowley tells KATE RYAN about the steps she is taking to help businesses become more sustainable.

When someone books in for a beauty treatment, regardless of which one, what they are saying is they value themselves and want to invest in themselves - that’s what they are really doing, writes EMER O'CALLAGHAN. 

Telling your family about a breast cancer diagnosis can be very difficult. CAMILLA FOSTER asks experts for advice on how to share the news with them.

An event in Cork next month is encouraging participants to challenge norms, embrace innovation, and harness collective strength to redefine the future of entrepreneurship.