Covid-19 has brought about her inner hermit, so says Sue Russell

Those with a growth mindset embrace challenges rather than avoiding them, and they persist when obstacles present, so says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

In our weekly My Wardrobe, Sarah Horgan asks stylish Cork women about their favourite outfits

Ahead of tonight's Late Late Toy Show, we asked people what their favourite childhood toy was

MARTINA O’DONOGHUE talks to the two women behind Kind Minds, a mindfulness programme for children

Cork-born Flor MacCarthy has a new book out, The Presidents’ Letters: An Unexpected History Of Ireland’, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

The first female firefighter at Cork City Fire Brigade still has the same passion for the job as she did when she started 27 years ago, writes CHRIS DUNNE

The Glanmire Driveby Toy Appeal takes place this Sunday, November 28. LINDA KENNY chats to the founders of the appeal about the wonderful support they get, year in, year out

It’s natural to worry - but how can we make getting through a little easier? ABI JACKSON seeks some no-nonsense advice

It’s almost that time of year again when Santa’s little helpers reappear to keep an eye on boys and girls ahead of December 25, writes EIMEAR HUTCHINSON

The types of exercise you engage with can vary in terms of what they target in the body, and the health improvements they bestow, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

ABI JACKSON shares a no-nonsense guide to avoiding festive fallout

Cork’s budding comedy queen is back in action - with stand up gigs and a second series of ‘Seriously Sinead’ for RTÉ, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

After a successful 23 years in the army, Tracy Connolly retired and embarked on a new career in healthcare. EMMA CONNOLLY talks to her about her work with veterans, writing poetry, and recording music

As the 16 Days of Action campaign takes place this month, CHRIS DUNNE talks to staff at a tattoo parlour in Cork who are fundraising for Cork Sexual Violence Centre

EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with members of Cork City Council’s Women’s Caucus to see how they are bringing about change for women in politics

Aliya Domiati, from Mallow, a university student features in our My Wardrobe series by Sarah Horgan

We want Echo readers to send us their favourite festive recipes and we'll publish some in our upcoming Christmas Food supplement on Wednesday December 1. Do you have a family recipe you'd like to share, or have you invented something new yourself? We want to hear from you

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll looks at values and beliefs, in her weekly health and wellness column

Sleep deprivation can be hard, lonely and isolating... it can even push you close to the edge, so says EIMEAR HUTCHINSON as she recalls her own personal experience

Cork writer Laura Wyatt O’Keeffe has re-written her award-winning play ‘Vessel’ for a new audience - and is showcasing it online, says PAM RYAN

Hollyhill woman Sophie Tuohy recently took first prize in a UK bodybuilding contest. EMMA CONNOLLY caught up with the Cork woman to talk about her regime

Cobh woman Victoria Keating opens up to COLETTE SHERIDAN about giving up alcohol, finding love again and her upcoming solo album, due out in December

Cork singer Lyra, who just released her latest single, talks to MARTHA BRENNAN about pressing pause during the pandemic, her return to the stage, and plans to tour in 2022

One of the most likeable famous faces, Stacey Solomon has bagged herself her own TV show, Sort Your Life Out. GEORGIA HUMPHREYS discovers the idea behind it

Inspired by her own experience as a mother of a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Cork-based photographer Tatiana Bil has set up her studio to be more inclusive of children with additional needs, writes DEBORAH HICKEY

Travelling abroad has been paused for many of us, during the pandemic. In her weekly column EIMEAR HUTCHINSON recalls a recent trip abroad with her children

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll looks at the issue of sleep apnoea in her weekly column

It turns out that no-one can feel 100% prepared to become a mum or a dad. LAUREN TAYLOR examines the impossible question

Cork International Film Festival will be putting a focus on female filmmakers writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

A new film, inspired by the CervicalCheck scandal, tells the fictional story of three women who were diagnosed with cancer, writes CARA O’DOHERTY

Douglas-born Laura De Barra, the queen of She-IY, has a new book out called Décor Galore. EMMA CONNOLLY finds out what she’s been up to

Twins recall their special time together at Cork University Maternity Hospital, after they gave birth to baby girls, just days apart, writes SANDRA QUINN

Boutique owner Maeve Dennehy features in My Wardrobe this week, by Sarah Horgan

Singer and coach on The Voice, Anne-Marie, chats to LAUREN TAYLOR about how she no longer cares what people think and wanting to help her younger fan-base

EMMA CONNOLLY talks to the Cork woman behind ‘Vadge of Honour’ who is trying to normalise and celebrate female bodies - in all their shapes and sizes

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll says as the country continues to return to some sort of normality, it's OK if you are unsure, concerned as we navigate our way

Mum of four, EIMEAR HUTCHINSON shares her personal story of miscarriage as October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Ever heard of Florence Newton - the witch of Youghal? NICOLA DEPUIS tells us more, ahead of this Halloween weekend

Mum Brenda O’Connell Barry opens up to CHRIS DUNNE about the loss of her beautiful son Fionn, aged seven, and how she and her husband are picking up the pieces and keeping his memory alive

What started as a mission to cut down on her use of plastics, led to the creation of a blooming business. CHRIS DUNNE catches up with the woman behind Gubbys Soap

TERESA WEMYSS is undertaking a Creative Writing Masters at UCC. Here she talks about how much college has changed and why she’s returned to third level education

An economics professor and mum-of-two explains how to manage the kids as you would a company, by holding meetings and voicing conflict

In her weekly column, busy mum of four, Eimear Hutchinson talks about her love of crafting, upcycling and creating

Lockdown prompted two Cork-based artist friends to create an exhibition together, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

Carrigaline woman Sue Carter, based in London, was inspired to create her own clothing line, CARI, after she struggled to find quality, fashionable and practical clothing when pregnant, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

As the annual Mercy Heroes fundraising drive takes place, CHRIS DUNNE talks to one mum whose son was diagnosed with leukaemia

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares advice if you or someone you know has suffered from pregnancy or infant loss

Mum of two, Claire Hayden, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She shares her story with MARTINA O’DONOGHUE having come out the other side - and urges women not to delay getting any symptoms checked out

Sarah Horgan catches up with student Rebecca O'Mahony in My Wardrobe this week

A leading gynaecologist tells ABI JACKSON about the importance of empowering women experiencing perimenopause symptoms

There is no shame in being a menopausal woman in 2021, so says Breeda Bermingham, who launches a new book on the subject, this month, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

Many people have added a puppy to their household during the pandemic. EIMEAR HUTCHINSON was one of those - here she gives an honest account of how they are getting on

This autumn there are a number of things your kids can do in the great outdoors - from becoming an apple expert, to making a wildflower pinata.

One Cork woman shares her experience of menopause, ahead of World Menopause Day on October 18

Ahead of World Menopause Day on October 18, EMMA CONNOLLY talks to a number of women about the experience and shares their advice

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll dedicates her weekly column to breast cancer, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October

Knocknaheeny woman Jade Foley has made it to the semi-final of reality TV show, Glow Up Ireland. EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with the talented make-up artist

It’s 100 years since the first branch of Soroptimists International was set up. CHRIS DUNNE finds out about the work of the Cork branch

Niamh Cremin, secondary school pupil and part-time actor tells Sarah Horgan about some of her favourite outfits

Kinsale-based Tara Shine from Change by Degrees won the STEM category of the Network Ireland Business Woman of the Year awards

In her weekly column, book lover Eimear Hutchinson shares some of her favourite recent reads

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll tells us how to treat impetigo, a very contagious infection that is common among children

There are many ways to say ‘I do’ to saving money on the big day, says VICKY SHAW, who chats to a bride to be about how to cut wedding costs and still have an amazing day

Ahead of the Network Ireland Women in Business Awards this week, LINDA KENNY and EMMA CONNOLLY catch up with some more of the Cork finalists

Ahead of her exhibition opening this week, Andrea Williams chats to JENNIFER HORGAN

Following her recent appearance on The Late Late Show, Tik Tok star, Miriam Mullins, who has 1.6 million fans, chats to CHRIS DUNNE

Munster Technological University (MTU) are launching a new campaign called Code Red, offering students and staff free access to period products in a bid to tackle period poverty and taboo around the subject, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

Lesley Giltinan, Rochestown, fitness guru and owner of the LeanWithLesley App shares her favourite looks with Sarah Horgan

Tell-tale signs they’re feeling the ‘ick’ or just not really after a relationship. By Liz Connor.

Julie Helen wants to remind the government that they have made a lot of promises which she hopes they honour.

English market traders are like living canvasses as they showcase aprons designed by a Cork artist for an interesting project, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

EIMEAR HUTCHINSON has promised she’ll be kinder to herself - as she reflects on her self-criticism of her body and talks about why it’s important to end the simmering battle with her body image

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some advice on how to avoid food poisoning, what the symptoms are, and advice on treating it 

As the Network Ireland Business Women of the Year finals approach EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with the finalists from Network Cork

EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with Cork boutique owner Maeve Dennehy to chat about her latest venture and fundraising drive

Cork mum of six, Lenore Good, who has four children on the spectrum, has climbed Kilimanjaro, raising thousands of euro for Cork charities which are very close to her heart, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

LAUREN TAYLOR speaks to experts about the huge adjustment when you become a parent

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some advice on ovarian cancer

Is there such a thing as hitting the ‘sweet spot’ in parenting? EIMEAR HUTCHINSON reflects on this issue in her weekly column

Inspired by their mum’s cancer diagnosis, a Cork family have raised funds for Breakthrough Cancer Research, writes CHRIS DUNNE

Ahead of the Network Ireland Business Woman of the Year Awards on October 8, we feature the women who will be representing Network West Cork at the national finals

Cork woman Chloe Sheehan, from Donoughmore, shares her personal story with BRENDA DENNEHY to mark Alopecia Awareness Month

Claire McCarthy, Croookstown, blogger @queenovershare takes part in our My Wardrobe feature

If a separated parent meets a new partner with kids, blending the two families can be tough. Experts explain the best ways to do it

Domestic violence is the focus of a new exhibition and project by feminist collective R.A.G.E, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

The newborn days postpartum can be tough. Here's some advice from Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

EIMEAR HUTCHINSON, who is mum to four girls, reflects on her growth as a parent and a person over time

In her weekly column Julie Helen recalls her brother's recent wedding and a very special four-legged guest who made an appearance

COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to the new head of the Cork School of Music, a 35 year old from Cobh, Ciara Glasheen Artem, and also speaks to outgoing head, Aiveen Kearney

Ahead of The Echo Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon this weekend, CHRIS DUNNE talks to one woman who is taking part for a very special cause

The homeless crisis was the inspiration behind this woman’s novel fundraiser, writes IRENE HALPIN LONG

Caroline Bailey, singer with the band Sparkle shares some of her wardrobe favourites with us

Barnardos who are transforming the lives of children across Cork and beyond are seeking people to take part in The Echo Virtual Women's Mini Marathon

As The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon nears, EIMEAR HUTCHINSON looks at the importance of encouraging girls and women to get involved in sport