A Cork woman has written a new book giving a personal account of her time with Michael Jackson, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

It’s an exciting time for Innishannon born Nicole O’Brien, one of the country’s top influencers, as she prepares to launch her new single and loungewear, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

It’s 20 years since Rev Eileen Cremin took up a post in the Church of Ireland, writes MARY HASSETT. Here she reflects on her time in the church

EMMA CONNOLLY caught up with a woman, living in Ovens, who has launched her wellness products, aimed at encouraging self-care

A short play by the Cork founder of LipZinc Theatre Company explores the topic of children ill-treated in Mother and Baby homes, writes ELLIE O’BYRNE

As we navigate our way through another lockdown, EIMEAR HUTCHINSON shares some ideas on what you can do with your younger children

Izabella Balikoti, co-founder of The Silver Loom, who launches their new collection shortly, shares some of her favourite outfits with us

Concerned about meat consumption? Your health? The health of the planet? These cookbooks might provide some direction, says Ella Walker.

People are experiencing different responses to the latest lockdown, as Dr Michelle O'Driscoll explains

Cork midwife Margaret O’Driscoll is set to retire from Cork University Maternity Hospital, after four decades caring for babies, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

An army officer turned fitness instructor, Debbie Keane found herself unemployed when Covid hit — until she moved her business online, writes LINDA KENNY

She’s just launched a new book and set up a new Facebook page — all aimed at helping people to be more happy. CHRIS DUNNE catches up with Bibi Baskin

Madeline Murray Director, Change by Degrees, Winner of the 2020 Emerging New Business Award at Network Cork, Archaeologist, successful entrepreneur and businesswoman tells us about her career ahead of speaking at the STEM South West online event on January 13.

Time to get your mojo back when it comes to exercising at home. PRUDENCE WADE finds out how by talking to a number of experts

It’s been a difficult 12 months for Tracey Quinn Ginty, having lost her dad while working as a critical care nurse during the pandemic. CHRIS DUNNE caught up with her after her appearance on a TV make-over show

EIMEAR HUTCHINSON shares her advice on how to mind your mental and physical health this January

From BMI, to blood pressure, cholesterol and more, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll says it is important to know the key measures for good health

Bernie Connolly is the Development Co-ordinator with Cork Environmental Forum, which celebrates quarter of a century this year fighting for the environment at a local level, writes ELLIE O’BYRNE

A busy and exciting year lies ahead for the new Network West Cork President, Katherine O’Sullivan, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

In Women on Wednesday (WoW!) we take a look at some of the women to watch in 2021, who are making a mark on the arts, entertainment, business and education world in Cork and beyond

A new food truck has popped up in the Kinsale and Innishannon area, in County Cork — run by Siobhan Quirke, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

Abigail Ahern has won a legion of decor fans with her moody maximalist style. GABRIELLE FAGAN finds out how to conjure the look

LIZ CONNOR speaks to business consultant Carina Lawson to find some simple time management tips for getting the most out of life

In her weekly column for WoW! Dr Michelle O'Driscoll talks about the importance of getting regular smear tests

As the year draws to a close, our weekly columnist Eimear Hutchinson reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to 2021

CHRIS DUNNE catches up with County Mayor Cllr Mary Linehan Foley to talk about politics, her home town, and her ambitions for 2021

WoW! columnist Julie Helen reflects on the challenges of 2020, her first year of motherhood

At the age of 29, Cork woman Sally Nagle has undergone not just one, but two life-saving kidney transplants, writes CHRIS DUNNE

COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to the interim Director of Public Health Nurse Services West Cork, Joanna McCarthy, whose team of 52 public health nurses serve a population of 60,000 across the region

CHRIS DUNNE talks to an advanced nurse practitioner and a healthcare worker based at St Finbarr’s Hospital about how their roles have changed, the impact of Covid-19 on patients and residents, and hopes for 2021.

Bernie Kelly, who joined the Irish army in the first platoon of women allowed in the forces, retires after four decades on January 2, writes ANN MURPHY

Local pharmacies have played a major role in 2020. DEBORAH HICKEY talks to staff at one community pharmacy in Cork city about the challenges they faced

IRENE HALPIN LONG talks to Anne O’Keeffe, an advanced Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department of the Mercy University Hospital, about the challenges thrown up by Covid in the busy city hospital

Back in November, baby Siofra’s story captured the hearts of our readers, when we marked World Prematurity Day. She was born weighing just 2lbs 9oz. EMMA CONNOLLY caught up with the Cork family

KATE RYAN asked some well known Cork chefs, producers and writers what their treasured traditions are on Christmas Eve.

Three women deployed to work in Cork’s Covid test centres talk to EMMA CONNOLLY about their jobs, family life, and making friends for life

EMMA CONNOLLY talks to two women working in Cork University Maternity Hospital about the impact Covid had on their professional and personal lives — and the impact it had on expectant and new mothers and fathers

Dr Corinna Sadlier, Infectious Disease Consultant at CUH tells EMMA CONNOLLY about how she and her colleagues all pulled together in 2020. This feature appeared in WoW!'s special edition dedicated to Cork's female healthcare workers

Laboratory Manager at CUH, Sinead Creagh talks to EMMA CONNOLLY about the task of testing samples from patients, staff and community testing centres across Cork. This feature appeared in WoW!'s special edition dedicated to Cork's female healthcare workers

Wondering what you will do with any of your Christmas dinner left overs? Kate Ryan has some tasty ideas

Today we catch up with Kevin Corr, aka Karma O'Hara, Cork's youngest drag queen in our 'My Wardrobe' feature in WoW!.

Looking for a last minute stocking filer? Pick a book, says EIMEAR HUTCHINSON, who says reading plays a huge role in her family’s life

Many of us are running on empty as the year comes to a close. Here Dr Michelle O'Driscoll offers us some advice on how to recharge

Many people won’t be able to make it home for the festive season, due to Covid19. Here KATE RYAN shares some tips on how to celebrate the day in a different way

CHRIS DUNNE talks to three Cork sisters who recorded a Christmas CD to support musicians whose income has been severely hit by Covid-19

In her youth she loved going to pubs, clubs, festivals and parties and zooming off on the back of a motorbike to festivals - but then something changed for Sister Faustina

Three years ago this week, Mary Quinn from Midleton in County Cork was diagnosed with abdominal cancer. She talks to CHRIS DUNNE about giving hope to those living with the disease

From Tom Kerridge and Gizzi Erskine and to Clodagh McKenna, celebrity chefs tell Ella Walker of their most beloved Christmas fare.

A Cork jeweller is donating a percentage of her sales from a new collection to a worthy cause, writes EMMA CONNOLLY

Thyroid issues seem to affect women more than men, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

It’s Christmas... but not as we know it, says Eimear Hutchinson, who reassures us that all is not lost for the 2020 festival season — there’s still lots we can do to enjoy the weeks ahead

Parenting can be stressful and overwhelming... but Bethan O’Riordan is trying to support them though what can be a difficult time, writes DEBORAH HICKEY

A much-loved woman from Liscarroll. who spent most of her life in Mallow, turned 104 recently. CHRIS DUNNE found out about the life and times of Nellie Haugh

In our monthly Green Women column, ELLIE O’BYRNE catches up with Caitriona Courtney, a Cork architect heading up a new Northside Sustainable Futures scheme that includes a paint recycling enterprise and a zero waste shop

Accountant, turned executive coach, Barbara Nugent, who lives in Clonakilty, talks to EMMA CONNOLLY as she takes up the post of President of Network Ireland Cork

CARA O’DOHERTY talks to the director of a new movie about a woman who sought refuge in Ireland and is now one of the world’s leading campaigners on FGM

Sometimes, red flags of a bad relationship aren’t glaringly obvious. A narcissistic abuse therapist tells Liz Connor about a few signs to look out for

CAROLINE HENNESSY, food writer, broadcaster and author, shares some of her favourite side dishes for Christmas dinner

We may not be able to gether in large groups for the usual festive parties, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some Christmas tipples, at home, writes DI CURTIN

Sweet Cakes, Bloc na Nollaig and Throwing Barmbrack at the Door – KATE RYAN tells us about some old Irish Christmas traditions with cakes and sweet treats 

Elaine Duggan asked some of Cork's leading female chefs to share some dinner recipes for Christmas day - if you don't fancy turkey! 

Claire Nash of Nash 19 restaurant in Cork city loves Christmas to its ribbon-tied, yuletide-scented bones. Here she shares some of her tips and tricks for creating the perfect Christmas turkey.

Looking for some inspiration for a Christmas dinner starter? Here are three recipes by student chefs from CIT

It’s been a difficult year for many food retailers and producers across Ireland. Here KATE RYAN tells us how we can support local Cork businesses — whether you want to splash the cash or be a wise owl in the spending stakes this festive season

KATE RYAN gives us the low-down on what gifts to buy for the food-lover in your life

Mercy Fenton, who has a weekly baking column in The Echo every Wednesday. In our WoW! Christmas Food Special, out on Wednesday December 2, shares three dessert options for Christmas Day — mince pies, chocolate pots and vegan pudding. Here is a sneak peak of one of those - 

While a bit of self-doubt is natural, fear of failure can be a real road block for many of us. LIZ CONNOR talks to coach and mentor Natasha Harvey

Perinatal psychologist Mia Scotland says many women have PTSD after a traumatic birth and explains how they can deal with it and enjoy their new baby.

Having represented her country in athletics abroad in her youth, EIMEAR HUTCHINSON, who now also coaches children, talks about the benefits of the sport

Mindfulness has the potential to transform Christmas, so says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column for WoW!

This month she celebrated three decades on Cork’s airwaves. CHRIS DUNNE caught up with Patricia Messinger to talk about her successful radio career and family life

West Cork based soulmate coach Jeanne Sullivan Billeci tells CHRIS DUNNE about finding her match, the benefits of online dating and her new book

Since she was born weighing 3lbs, little Rhiannon Evans has shown fighting spirit. EMMA CONNOLLY talks to her mum, as she celebrates the little girl’s 1st birthday

Clodagh’s Weeknight Kitchen by Clodagh McKenna is published by Kyle Books. Here the Cork-trained chef shares some recipes from the new book. Ricotta meatballs with polenta, Clodagh McKenna style.

Covid-19 is significantly affecting those working in the arts sector. DEBORAH HICKEY chats to Cork producer Claire O’Connell about her career to-date and how 2020 impacted her work

This year has already put a huge strain on our mental health — and now shorter days have entered the mix. Prudence Wade talks to some experts.

Do you procrastinate? If so Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some tips on how to avoid it and get stuff done!

Makeup artist Liz Desmond shares her three favourite styles

Have your friendships floundered or flourished over these past few months? Here Eimear Hutchinson talks about the importance of friendship and how we can show people we care through even the smallest of actions

Cork-trained chef Clodagh McKenna shares her joy at raising chickens and weekend recipes that really work with ELLA WALKER

These self-guided strategies are super effective and don’t require spending any money either , says Abi Jackson

Wondering whether or not your child should get the free nasal flu jab this year? EMMA CONNOLLY talks to Cork GPs

A single mum who felt forced into having her baby adopted has shared her story with COLETTE SHERIDAN, to mark the 30th anniversary of Barnardos’ post adoption support services for mothers and adopted children

A Cork family feature in a documentary tonight on TG4, about life during lockdown. COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to mum Trish O’Neill about taking part in the project

A young girl from Cork will join stars like Imelda May, Lisa Hannigan and Lyra in releasing a charity Christmas single this year writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

What you choose to snack on before bedtime can play a big role in how well you slumber, says LIZ CONNOR, who chats to some experts to find out what foods are good to help you snooze

If your child has colic there are things you can do to help them, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

Today Shin Hayes, singer and model, Dublin Pike, shares her three favourite outfits with Sarah Horgan in our My Wardrobe feature

Eimear Hutchinson shares some tips on how to speak to your children about the world at the moment

Cork businesses have come together to run the ‘Winter Wellness Challenge’, writes JANE MCNAMARA with some of the proceeds going to Pieta House

To mark World Prematurity Day, EMMA CONNOLLY talks to a Cork mum about the birth of her baby, 10 weeks early, in our Women on Wednesday (WoW!) supplement. She also speaks to a nurse about Cork University Maternity Hospital’s neo-natal unit

History was made in the U.S this week when Kamala Harris was elected to be the first female, first black and first Indian vice-president, writes ELAINE DUGGAN

As researchers look at whether vitamin D can help guard against Covid-19, here’s four more reasons to top up on the sunshine vitamin, says LISA SALMON

Our dressing and shopping habits have changed dramatically, these past few months. EMMA CONNOLLY gets some practical style advice

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll gives advice regarding the use of codeine