Three quarters of people surveyed felt less stressed since getting a dog.
A new survey has found spending just half an hour a week with a dog makes people more successful.
80% of dog owners see a rise in their self-esteem after getting a puppy, while three quarters felt less stressed since getting a dog.
A spokesperson for the pet-care marketplace Rover, which carried out the survey, says the routine of taking care of a dog leads to more successful outcomes and greater satisfaction.
Offaly Acts Set To Feature As New Year's Festival Celebrations Kick Off
Mundy and Chasing Abbey are lined up to play on the third day of the New Year's Festival.
Rían, Jack, Emily And Grace Top Midlands 2025 Baby Names List
Nationally, Sophie and Jack are top of the list for baby names.
Wellness Soul Circle Coming To The Midlands
Further events are planned in Meath, Longford, and Dublin.
Retired Laois Met Eireann Forecaster Releases Book
"They Say It Might Rain " is co-written by Clonaslee woman Evelyn Cusack and Seamus Walsh.
Electric Picnic Highlights Set For Our TV Screens
TG4 is airing the best bits from the 2025 edition in Stradbally.
Laois Music Author Pays Tribute to Chris Rea
The Driving Home for Christmas singer passed away yesterday at the age of 74.
Offaly Woman Abroad Reflects On Australian Christmas Experience
Clonad's Keira Meacle is spending her third Christmas in Perth.
Westmeath Sports Clubs Do 12 Laps of Christmas
The event kicks of tonight.
Westmeath Psychotherapist Advises Caution On Naughty Or Nice List
Psychologist at Athlone Care Clinic Siobhan Leijen advises children can take it to heart
New Programme For Laois And Offaly TY Students In Digital Arts
The New Programme features Filmmaking, Podcasting and Virtual Reality.
Coillte Opens Applications for 2026 Forestry Scholarship
Laois SETU student, Evan McSpadden is among the current scholars.
Offaly Choir Bringing Festive Cheer To Church This Weekend
The Sing It! Community Choir will be performing Christmas favourites tomorrow evening.
Midlands County Hosts Water Safety Awards Ceremony
Stephen O’Toole, Chairperson of Laois Water Safety, said he was proud of the success of the recent water safety classes
Tolü Makay Joins Cast of DWTS Ireland
The Tullamore singer is the second Midlands celeb to be added to the 2026 lineup.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
