'It's good physically and mentally' - Man who set up sauna business along Kerry's coastline says it has 'exploded in popularity'

Tom Connolly's Sona Sauna in west Kerry offers a unique, wood-fired sauna experience, emphasizing health benefits and a simple, traditional design inspired by Lithuanian sauna methods.

Connolly highlights the increasing trend in sauna usage, particularly among those who also enjoy sea swimming, pointing to significant health benefits related to heat exposure.

The sauna provides a physical and mental refreshment, with Connolly noting, 'If you're in any way stressed or hungover, hop in the sauna...you just kind of feel like you can take on whatever your day has in front of you.'

Read at Irish Independent