More than half of smokers surveyed said they leave the office multiple times a day for a puff.
Smokers get an extra week of holidays every year.
A new study has found people who go for cigarette or vape breaks in work spend about 39 hours a year away from their desk.
More than half of smokers surveyed by the UK's Office for National Statistics said they leave the office multiple times a day for a puff, with a third saying they spend 20 minutes of their working day smoking outside.
Westmeath Town Awarded For Night Time Economy
Mullingar is receiving the award.
Westmeath Matchmaker Shares Top Valentines Day Tips
Mullingar's Mairead Loughman is celebrating a decade in business this year.
Farmer Concerns Mount Over Slurry Storage Capacity
FRS Co-Op is a multi-sector co-op operating across multiple services.
Laois Actor Settling Roots In West Cork
Robert Sheehan is applying for planning permission for works on his Cork farmhouse.
Westmeath Comedian Shares Journey From Diet Culture To New Stand-Up Show
Alison Spittle will be on her new tour next month.
Laois County Council Launch Youth Theatre Pilot Proposals
The public have until the end of the month to apply to run a youth theatre in Portlaoise.
Film Offaly Launches 2026 Short Film Awards
There's a €12,000 bursary for the winning film.
Midlands Stars Survive Fright Night Under The Glitter Ball
Next week is Boy Bands V Girl Groups Night.
Rossie To Aussie Nurse Arrives Down Under For Fundraiser
The challenge ultimately became a two year adventure for Fergal.
Love Luck Varies Across The Midlands This Valentine’s Day
Nightlife options and dating-app activity influence the latest stats.
Supermacs Nominated For Multiple Digital Awards
The very first Supermacs opened its doors in 1978 on Main Street, Ballinasloe.
Weekend Celebrations As Midlands Lotto Player Scoops Over €195k
Players are being advised to check their tickets.
Award Winning Midlands 103 Presenter Co Directs Short Film In Laois
A screening of Poulastore will take place at the Dunamaise Arts Centre this Saturday.
Ancient Human Remains Found On Midlands Island
The discovery was made on Carberry Island on Lough Ree.
Midlands Maura Higgins Is Making Her Big Screen Debut
She is set to star in a comedy.
Boomtown Rats Join Laois Festival Line-Up
Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats is one of this year's headliners for Emo's Forest Fest.
Midlands Communities Celebrating St. Brigid's Day
There is events taking place across all three counties.
Laois Woman Praises 'Slightest Touch' Documentary Crew
The film on Abbeyleix's Emma Fogerty and actor Colin Farrell's preparations for the Dublin Marathon.
Braveheart Fans Preparing For Auction From Midlands Home
Pieces are being sold from St Martin's in Trim where Mel Gibson stayed when shooting Braveheart.
Midlands Stars Shine After Country Week On Dancing With The Stars
Both Tolü Makay and Katelyn Cummins got over 30 points last night.
