The Boys Are Back In Town
A study found physical activity is better way to help children cope with stress in the long-term.
Giving a child a smartphone or tablet device to stop a tantrum can make children's behaviour worse.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found electronic devices act as a 'quick-fix' to distract a child from their feelings rather than teaching them how to cope.
The study of 422 children and parents found physical activity is better way to help children cope with stress in the long-term.
Offaly Comedian To Headline Comedy Festival
Neil Delamare will jon the line for a new comedy festival being trialled in Carlow.
Electric Picnic Announces Nine Acts For The 2026 Festival
The event is taking place from August 28th to 30th.
Midlands Singer Songwriter Releases Christmas Classic
Simon Casey's 'Silent Night' is available now.
Laois Cafe Hosts Grand Opening Today
The Poet's Cottage in Camross was originally a heritage project.
Chasing Abbey And Mundy Headliners At Dublin NYE Festival
Tickets are on sale now for the three day event.
Westmeath Author's 'Ninety Nine Words For Rain' Wins At Irish Book Awards
Manchán Magan has won the Irish Book Awards title after passing away in August.
Niall Horan Named 3rd Most Imitated Irish Celebrity
The Mullingar star has over 100 fake pages imitating him.
Offaly Campaign Raises Awareness of Hidden Domestic Abuse
The flags will dotted on lamp posts over Offaly.
Westmeath Students Are Successful in Garda Youth Awards
Assistant Commissioner, Catharina Gunne presented each of 25 awards.
Madness Leads First Line-Up Announcement For Award Winning Laois Festival
July's Forest Fest will be the fifth renewal of the event.
Mental Health Charity Urges People To Consider Alcohol Free Christmas
Turn2Me's CEO Fiona O'Malley says it will encourage a more inclusive celebration.
Green Schools and EirGrid Host Electricity Workshops For Students
Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award
The first ever All Ireland Podcast Awards took place last night.
Communities Invited to Apply for New Peatlands and Natura Grants
Closing date for submission of applications is 9th January 2026
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
