The concept of a cat café is thought to have originated in Taiwan in 1998.
New research has found cat cafés are not good for cats.
Researchers say kittens living in cat cafes have higher rates of sickness than those in foster care.
The Irish Daily Mail reports it could be down to the cats regularly mixing with too many new people, which could be causing them stress.
The concept of a cat café is thought to have originated in Taiwan in 1998 with the opening of the 'Cat Flower Garden'.
Former Laois Credit Union Transformed Into Artist Hub
Market Sq Studios in Ballinakill bring together local artists.
Midlands Business Man Honoured By US Congressman
Mr Lynam, is a senior operations leader with Boston Scientific.
Laois Centenarian Award Honours Sr. Eileen In Australia
The Centenarian Award has traveled to Australia.
Prep In Full Swing For Offaly Festival
Edenderry festival is taking place this weekend.
Laois Festival Named One Of Ireland’s Most Photogenic Festival
All Together Now is named at number one.
All Aboard! Electric Picnic Reveals Salty Dog Lineup
The stage is designed as a ship wreck with pirate characters.
Two Laois Designers Selected For National Design & Craft Gallery Exhibition
Alan Meredith and Michael Bell from Zelouf & Bell have earned places on the Portfolio Programme.
Lewis Capaldi Confirmed As Final Electric Picnic Headliner
Speculation had been building this week that he may be playing the Laois music festival.
Robert Mizzell And Mike Denver To Headline Forest Fest Country Music Stage
The Kickin' Up Dust Arena is a brand new stage for the Laois music festival.
Laois Film On Ageing And Care Set To Benefit Future Families And Carers
"A Frayed Knot" will premiere in Portlaoise this December.
Midlands Pubs Raise A Glass To Ireland’s Peatland Heritage
Six midlands pubs will be taking part.
Farming For Nature Festival Kicks Off In Laois
The event is led by farmers to help them connect and network.
Midlands Contestants Starring At Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Final
Dawn and Davinia Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.
Leinster Fleadh Kicks Off In Laois
There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh Crowned 2026 Westmeath Rose
The Mullingar woman will represent Westmeath at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
