A Cork-based artist is using garments, like wedding dresses, to creative unique pieces of art, celebrating a person’s life story, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

EMMA CONNOLLY talks to much-loved Carrigaline-based baker Trisha O’Flaherty about her new book, inspired by her 100 days of lockdown baking

BRENDA DENNEHY talks to a Cork woman about pregnancy loss, suffering from POCS and her hopes of becoming a mother, as she and her husband embark on IVF treatment

Just 5.2% of apprentices in Ireland are women, writes ELLIE O’BYRNE, who talks to women whose Cork apprenticeships led to a career path in a male-dominated profession

Aoife Ryan shares some of her favourite outfits with us in our weekly feature 'My Wardrobe'

Do you always have to put a happy spin on things? Toxic positivity could do us more harm than good, says Liz Connor.

It is more likely to present in your 30s or 40s, and is more likely to strike if you've never had children, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

Covid-19 has added many extra stresses for expectant mums. Here a Cork company has put together a list to take the strain out of one thing... packing your hospital bag, writes SANDRA QUINN

EIMEAR HUTCHINSON says she feels she is constantly fighting with her body — loving it one minute for creating her four girls, then struggling to fit into her jeans. Here’s her advice on having a healthier mindset

Emer Keaveney is the Cork marine biologist behind a new acoustic project that will record marine mammals and explore how noise pollution of the oceans is affecting them, writes ELLIE O’BYRNE

Terri Harrison talks to CHRIS DUNNE about her time in Bessborough Mother and Baby Home, recalling how her baby boy was taken from her, never to be reunited

As the Principal of Cloghroe National School retires, she tells MARTINA O’DONOGHUE about her life and career — and her ethos on education

A Ballincollig midwife who acted as a maternity nurse in London to the rich and famous is now offering her services here in Cork, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

A Ballincollig-based author has had her children’s book short-listed for a major UK award, writes IRENE HALPIN LONG

Hyperemesis Ireland has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the access and cost of adequate treatment for pregnant women with the condition, writes DEBORAH HICKEY

A Cork woman has secured a three-book deal with a leading publisher. COLETTE SHERIDAN catches up with Amy Cronin, who lives in Nohoval

Two Cork women have been chosen to lead the national executive of the Social Democratic Party. SARAH O’DWYER talks to the new chair and vice-chair about their plans for the future

Looking for things to do with the kids during the Easter break? EIMEAR HUTCHINSON comes up with some ideas

Don’t be fooled into thinking they are just for Victorian ladies — there are plenty of ways to wear corsets right now, says PRUDENCE WADE

Here are some things to consider in order to protect and boost your own wellbeing while working remotely.

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley loves being a mum to baby Maven, but tells LISA SALMON she thinks parenting will be different in a post-Covid world

The care of elderly residents at a Cork nursing home is in safe hands, thanks to people like Teresa Hemlock, writes LINDA KENNY, who catches up with the Activities Co-ordinator at Cramer’s Court

Having left school early due to bullying, West Cork teen Roisin Hurley set up her own business. EMMA CONNOLLY finds out more

EIMEAR HUTCHINSON reflects on the lesser-recognised lessons we learn as parents in her weekly column for WOW!

Heart disease is as serious an issue for women as it is for men — but awareness is still lagging behind. Liz Connor finds out more.

In part two of our series on how Cork business women have navigated the pandemic, SANDRA QUINN talks to an auctioneer, interior designer, life caster and HR expert

A Cork woman has made it through to the final of the Miss Elegance of the World 2021. SARAH HORGAN catches up with Sandra McKenzie-Vass Keogh ahead of the competition

Her new song went to No.1 in the iTunes chart this month — Cork singer/songwriter Fiona Kennedy tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about her work

Actress Megan Haly, from Clogheen, shares some of her favourite looks with Sarah Horgan in our weekly feature, My Wardrobe

Don’t ignore these symptoms... it is important to get them checked out by a medical practitioner

Eimear Hutchinson shares some advice on a developmental milestone which her six year old daughter has reached and how they are navigating it together

LINC (Lesbians in Cork) have launched a letter writing group called Silver Scribblers aimed at reaching out to people through handwritten letters, during the pandemic. DEBORAH HICKEY finds out more

Critical issues facing women in the work- place, and the solutions for addressing them, are the focus of research being carried out by Niamh Gunn as part of The Dialogue Code, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

Today, SANDRA QUINN begins a two-part series talking to Cork business women, on how they have coped over the past year of the Covid-19 pandemic

On this lockdown St Patrick's Day, JULIE HELEN muses over the unique Irish identity

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll asked people to tell her what they have loved about the last 12 months and what they feel they have lost

With news that hairdressers may now not open until May, many salon owners are turning to new ways of keeping business alive. SARAH HORGAN chats to one Cobh woman doing just that

In our monthly Green Women column, ELLIE O’BYRNE catches up with Mags Riordan, of Bumblebee Flower Farm, about her pollinator-friendly flower business

We put out a call for people to send us their Mother's Day wishes and here they are...

In her weekly WoW! column, Michelle O'Driscoll reflects on motherhood, ahead of Mother's Day

Ahead of Mother’s Day, this Sunday, March 14, parenting author Hollie de Cruz reassures new mums that wisdom lies deep within us all - you just need to learn to trust yourself

Ahead of Mother’s Day and to mark the first anniversary of her WOW! column, Eimear Hutchinson reflects on what has been a challenging year for all

Mum of ten Ber Faul, who lives in East Cork and recently appeared on a TV style make-over show, tells CHRIS DUNNE about her late mother and best friend, Betty, ahead of Mother’s Day.

Many mums will be separated from their children this Mother’s Day due to Covid-19. Here CHRIS DUNNE talks about the difficulty of separation during the pandemic

As Mother's Day 2021 approaches we are calling on our Cork readers to send their mum a special message.

Ahead of Mother’s Day, EMMA CONNOLLY talks to three mums who had babies during the pandemic, about what motherhood has been like over the past few months

Bereavement experts suggest how to ease the pain of Mother’s Day when your mum’s no longer there to share it

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll reflects on the accomplishments, strengths and unique contributions women make - to mark International Women's Day

We continue our series marking International Women's Day, today, March 8

Ahead of International Women's Day, 2021, on March 8, we asked Cork women for their take on the theme, Choose To Challenge

We continue our series ahead of International Women's Day on Monday, March 8. Elaine Duggan asked more than 65 women what they thought of this year's theme, Choose to Challenge

We continue our series ahead of International Women's Day, Monday March 8

More than 65 women with Cork connections raised their hands to support International Women's Day, on Monday March 8. Here we carry more of their messages

Today we continue our series ahead of International Women's Day, on March 8. We asked Cork women what the theme Choose to Challenge means to them

Women with Cork links tell ELAINE DUGGAN why they are supporting the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day 2021 (March 8) — ‘Choose To Challenge’

Editor of WoW! ELAINE DUGGAN tells us why she’s dedicated a special edition on March 3, to International Women’s Day

In our weekly WoW! column we are given a glimpse of some of Cork's most stylish women's favourite outfits

EIMEAR HUTCHINSON has found inspiration for cooking short-cuts/ hacks on Tiktok. Here she tells us about the short, snappy food-related videos she’s trying out

A number of events have been organised online to mark International Women's Day, writes Elaine Duggan

Acid reflux can become such a regular part of people’s lives that they stop even  questioning why it’s there, writes Michelle O'Driscoll

She started her candle business from her kitchen table and now Brown Thomas and Avoca want to stock her products. EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with Margaret Urbanowicz of Somas

I Wish, aimed at raising awareness among teen girls of careers in STEM, had just 1,000 attendees when it started back in 2015. This year 10,000 will take part, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with UCC graduate, barrister Doireann O’Mahony about her new book on medical negligence and childbirth

PRUDENCE WADE asks a midwife how to deal with any anxiety an expectant parent might feel

Spring is a great time to clean the house, says LUKE RIX-STANDING, who suggests some easy ways to tackle the clutter

New mums need to look after themselves, but there may be some unexpected physical reminders of the birth, a midwife tells LISA SALMON

‘Spotting’ between periods is often normal, but it’s important to know your own body and get unusual changes checked, says LIZ CONNOR

Boundaries are vital to protect our wellbeing, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column

A movie with strong Cork links made it to the Oscars long-list, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN who talks to one of the film’s main actors, Cora Fenton, about her life in Cork and recent work

Inspired by her journey as a mum to a child who needs ongoing medical care, Lisa Walsh has launched a journal called ‘Dear Diagnosis’, writes SANDRA QUINN

Having gone through a burn-out herself, now Ingrid Seim is helping other women to find a better balance in life, with her consultancy and coaching business, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

Singer/songwriter Mel Maryns recently released three songs in English, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN, who talks to the Cork-based teen about busking, quitting school and pursuing her musical dreams

A new four-part TV series explores the issues parents encounter on this complex journey

In her weekly column, Julie Helen recalls the first Valentine's card she sent, as a teenager... 

Your communication with a person - be it your partner, boss, or other - can steer the course of that relationship.

She lost her first husband in a tragic accident, leaving her a young widow, but Cork woman Marion Creedon Hegarty was luck enough to find love again, writes CHRIS DUNNE

Looking for ideas on how to spend Valentine’s Day in lockdown? EIMEAR HUTCHINSON has some options

How are singletons coping during the Covid-19 pandemic? CHRIS DUNNE talks to a Cork match-maker and relationship advisor about how dating has changed

CHRIS DUNNE talks to a Cork couple married 60 years to find out how they met and fell in love, and the secret to a happy relationship

Comedian Amy Schumer has been praised for showing a picture of her C-section scar. Why is it so important she did that? Asks KATIE WRIGHT

We catch up with Public Engagement Manager of the Irish Heart Foundation, Anne Riordan to find out about her career to-date and the current fundraisers and campaigns that she is involved in

A Ballincollig teacher has launched a Valentine's raffle to raise funds for the Breeda McGrath Memorial Fund, which honours a very special lady, writes CHRIS DUNNE

In our monthly Green Women column in Wow!, we talk to vintage fashion seller Katie Sloane

A reproduction professor and top midwife give LISA SALMON the answers to some common fertility and pregnancy questions and separate the truths from the lies

Cork woman Danielle McLaughlin launches her debut novel this week, following a succession of award-winning short stories, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

In her weekly column, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll looks at the causes and symptoms of lung cancer

EIMEAR HUTCHINSON shares some ways to mix up your home to keep it interesting and working for you

A social care graduate from Cork tells CHRIS DUNNE why she has embraced farm life, and how women have a greater role to play in farming these days

Teenager Katie Murphy, one of Cork’s well-known quad girls, has set up her new business, as a dog groomer, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

Julie Helen's son reached another milestone recently... learning to walk. 

DJ Lisa Lush, of the Boreenmanna Road, shares some of her favourite outfits.

Time is of the essence in the recognition and treatment of stroke, because the longer the brain is left with an inadequate blood supply, the more serious the consequences, so says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

In her weekly WoW! column Sue Russell talks about the highlight of her week, as we navigate Level 5

Toilet training is one of her least favourite jobs as a parent, admits mum of four Eimear Hutchinson, as she refreshers herself about the task ahead

The Apprentice runner-up Camilla Ainsworth tells GABRIELLE FAGAN how lockdown led her to readdress her relationship with food and why she’s opening up about it