CORK South West has its first Fine Gael ministerial post since 1987, with the announcement that Clonakilty-based TD Jim Daly is to become Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People in the Department of Health.  

Mental health patients can no longer be seen as ‘objects’ but must be involved in a meaningful way in making decisions about their treatment and care.

An App developed by Kinsale Youth Support Services (KYSS), based on their Mise ‘My Life’ booklet will allow users to have permanent access to vital information on mental health and the services available to them.

A community-based approach to suicide prevention and mental well-being in Skibbereen is attracting attention at government level, writes Aisling Meath

A new and rather special musical group is ready to unleash the uniquely hypnotic sounds of the Javanese gamelan on the people of West Cork. 

Macroom's Castle Grounds will be buzzing this Sunday (September 25th) with healthy eating tastes for all ages at Macroom Community Leisure Centre from 1-5pm. 

Macroom's Castle Grounds will be buzzing this Sunday (September 25th) with healthy eating tastes for all ages at Macroom Community Leisure Centre from 1-5pm. 

Heads, shoulders, knees and toes. What am I talking about?  Well, I decided to have the full body service through my GP a couple of weeks ago. Been 10 years since I got anyone to look at my various bits and I was getting nervous. Dodgy tennis knees, achy feet, chesty cough etc. Got the bloods done, cholesterol, blood pressure and that winey liver. It’s a wonder I am still alive really.

SIR – I am writing to let readers of The Southern Star know of some important developments taking place at the Irish Heart Foundation’s National Heart & Stroke Helpline.