Health

The results of our first ‘Great West Cork Food Survey’ are in, serving up an interesting picture of our readers’ habits and attitudes towards local food purchasing and consumption as well as what people are looking for in a good dining experience.

A West Cork rowing club has linked up with a local charity to raise awareness of mental health.

Most people would agree that Ireland should have a single-tier, universal health service, paid for out of general taxation and with priority for access based on medical need.

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.