They could cause so much distress to participants that it could lead to heart disease.
The most irritating sound has been revealed as sounds from noisy neighbours.
Scientists set up a mock living room and exposed participants to sounds such as stomping feet and dropping objects.
Researchers found continuous speech or music caused so much distress to participants that it could lead to heart disease.
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.
Maura Higgins Set For Traitors US
The Midlands celeb wants to be a traitor.
Reigning Rose Of Tralee To Take Part in DWTS
Ballyouskill's Katelyn Cummins will take part in Dancing With The Stars Ireland Season 9.
Westmeath Artist Awarded €30k Residency
Nicole Flattery is being appointed the Arts Council Writer in Residence.
A Merry Mix Of Christmas Cheer Across the Midlands
Your go to guide for all local things festive and fun this Christmastime.
Laois Makeup Artist Warns Of Expired Suncream Dangers
6 in 10 people are willing to ignore the "open jar" symbol on packaging in new findings by the HPRA.
Israel’s Participation Sparks Eurovision Withdrawals From Ireland And Others
More countries could potentially join them.
€6m Lotto Jackpot Ticket Sold In Mullingar
The winner is the 9th Lotto winner of the year.
Offaly Olympian To Present Teen Docuseries
Jordan Conroy is set to host United FC on RTE.
Dreams Come True For Westmeath EuroDreams Winner
This is the second win in two days for players in Westmeath.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
