Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
Students in the experiment scored differently to those who continued working.
A new study has shown the power of taking a 5 minute break.
Researchers at Sydney University found a simple, unstructured break from a complex task helps to restore concentration.
In the experiment, a group of students who were given a 5 minute break in between a class and a maths test scored 57% better than those who worked through.
Bressie Brings Album Tour Full Circle With Special Westmeath Cathedral Gig
The Mullingar musician will be performing this October and November.
Rose Of Tralee To Lead Midlands Pride Parade
Westmeath's Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was crowned as this year's Rose of Tralee last month.
Lovely Laois Homecoming To Celebrate Local Icons And Four Unsung Heroes
The festival gets underway this weekend.
The Traitors Ireland Returns
IT support worker Sam will be representing Westmeath.
PHOTOS: Electric Picnic 2026
Amble, and Fontaines DC took to the main stage over the weekend.
Picnic Goers Asked To Return Home Safely
The Three day Laois Festival closed last night.
Midlands LGBT Project Lots Of Conversations Still Need To Happen
The organisation provides a range of services across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Sun Shines At Electric Picnic
Jade gets the main stage underway at 6pm.
Folk Collective Group Bring First Tour To Midlands
The Céadaoin Collective, featuring Midlands members, bring their show to Moate this weekend.
Festival-Goers Warned About The Dangers Of Next-Day Drink-Driving After Electric Picnic
The festival will be taking place until Sunday.
Electric Picnic Gates Open For 80,000 Festival-Goers
The gates opened at 2:00pm.
Westmeath Activist Shortlisted For National GALA Person Of The Year Award
Christine O'Mahony is the founder of Mullingar 4 All.
Gardaí Warn Of Heavy Traffic In Laois As Electric Picnic Gets Underway
Motorists are being instructed to follow the Garda traffic plan.
Maura Higgins To Host ‘Blind Date’ Reboot For Disney+
Filming will get underway later this year.
Dolly Parton Remembered As ‘Giant Of An Artist’ Following Death At 80
The country music legend died following a brief battle with cancer.
Excitement Building Ahead Of Electric Picnic Opening Day
The gates will officially open this Thursday.
Midlands 103 Gets Three IMRO Radio Awards Nominations
The overall winners will be announced at a gala event on October 2nd.
Electric Picnic Weekend Set For Mixed Weather
80,000 people are expected to attend the festival this weekend.
"Points Do Not Define You" - Midlands Woman Shares Education Journey
Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert.
Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026
Photos by John Finnerty Photography.
