David Power
A journalist for over 20 years, David has worked for a number of regional titles both as journalist and editor. From Tullamore he also works as a content editor for Independent.ie. His heroes include Shane Lowry, Seamus Darby and Johnny Flaherty
‘Major drainage work’ required to prevent flooding
'Major drainage work' is required on the main rivers in Laois to prevent further flooding, according to Cllr Tom Mulhall.
“It is the same story...
Pieta House facility proposed for Portlaoise
A Pieta House facility for those at risk of suicide has been proposed for Portlaoise, with the local parish willing to provide a premises...
‘Green-field’ site relocation plans for Portlaoise courthouse
An agreement has been reached for the purchase of a site which will allow for the relocation of Portlaoise courthouse.
The National Courts Service has...
Portlaoise orbital route could be finished by end of year
The Portlaoise orbital route a major could be finished by the end of this year, following the announcement of €3.5 million in funding.
The funding...
Water contamination risk in Portlaoise now ‘very low’
The water supply for thousands of homes in Portlaoise is no longer deemed at high risk of Cryptosporidium contamination, it has been confirmed.
The confirmation...
Potential jobs boost from Heatons’ closing down sale
A closing down sale at Heatons at Laois Retail Park in Portlaoise will most likely lead to extra jobs there as they seek to...
Long delays in Laois for broadband raised in Dáil
Concerns over the lack of high speed broadband access for many areas in Laois have been raised in the Dáil.
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley...
HAP rental scheme puts tenants at risk of homelessness, claims Stanley
The Housing Assistance Payment Scheme (HAP) could make tenants homeless, according to Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley.
Speaking in the Dáil yesterday Deputy Stanley said...
Prisoner who escaped in Portlaoise remains at large
A prisoner who escaped from prison in Portlaoise remains at large, it has emerged.
The Irish Prison Service confirmed that Darren McInerney, who was serving...
Cars ‘flying off the road’ and landing in front of house
Bends at the Glenfield on the Timahoe Road are so dangerous that cars are “flying off the road” and landing at the front door...
Best young entrepreneurs from Laois vie for regional title
Laois’s best young entrepreneurs will fly the flag for the county in the regional final of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) in Kildare on...
Laois hotel makes TripAdvisor’s top 25 Irish hotels
A Laois hotel has made the top ten of best hotels in TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Castle Durrow came 7th and was the only...
Urgent flood defence work to begin in Mountmellick
Work is to begin as a ‘matter of urgency’ to prepare flood defences in Mountmellick.
Following the severe and unprecedented flooding of November 22, 2017...
Council in talks over over vacant properties on Main Street in Portlaoise
Businesses on Main Street in Portlaoise have been contacted as part of the council’s efforts to tackle vacant properties.
At the recent Portlaoise municipal District...
Portlaoise praised on its top litter performance in the midlands
The Portlaoise performance in the IBAL Litter League which saw it finish as the top ranked town in the midlands was praised at the...
Funeral details announced for tragic Liam Kealy
The funeral details for Liam Kealy, who died in Cork over the weekend, have been announced.
Reposing at his residence from 2pm on Tuesday with...
Windfarms are the renewable energy version of fracking – Renua
Wind farming in Ireland should be regarded as a failed energy experiment, in addition to projects such as the controversial Eigrid one in Ratheniska,...
Tributes paid to Laois man who died tragically in Cork
The Laois man who died tragically in Cork has been named locally as 34-year-old Liam Kealy from Luggacurren.
News of his death has been greeted...
Labour pushes for answers on the future of Portlaoise hospital
There are no plans to close the emergency department at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told Labour Party Leader Brendan...
Portlaoise house ransacked by gang
A house was ransacked by a gang on the Ballyfin Road in Portlaoise recently which has left the owner terrified.
It is understood that a...
Laois TY students offered chance to compete in Dragon’s Den style programme
Transition Year students from schools in Laois are being encouraged to take part in a week-long project and competition for students interested in using...
Laois schools sign up to be Eco Rangers
Ten schools from Laois have signed up for a new biodiversity programme, Eco Rangers, being run by Bord na Móna.
The primary school programme is...
Litter louts should think of staff who have to clean it up – Cllr...
People who dump litter should think of the council staff who have the “awful job” of going through the dumped bags, the recent Portlaoise...
Road resurfacing works sought in Portlaoise
Resurfacing of the back lanes in St Brigid’s Place is to be considered for improvement under the 2018 road programme, it has been confirmed.
The...
Camross in mourning for Michéal Lalor
Widespread sadness has greeted the death of Camross man Michéal Lalor.
The 48-year-old man is from a well-known family in the area, as his father...
Home interior store is the latest business casualty in Portlaoise
Albany Home Decor Store in Portlaoise has become the latest business casualty in Portlaoise’s town centre.
The business, which celebrated its 21st anniversary in business...
Funding of almost €100,000 secured for River Triogue Blueway Cycleway
Funding of €99,500 has been secured for the River Triogue Blueway Cycleway, an ambitious recreational project which will cost €120,000 to complete.
The Portlaoise Municipal...
Death occurs of mother of famous football family
The death has occurred of Bridget (Beesie) Connor (née Bryan) of Monevane, Walsh Island, in county Offaly.
She was the mother of some of Offaly’s...
Councillors snowed under with complaints over road salting
Rain hampered the council’s salting of the roads overnight, with councilors snowed under with complaints about the condition of roads and footpaths earlier today.
The...
Portlaoise business shortlisted for Irish Wedding Award
Portlaoise business Smart Brides has been named as one of the finalists in the second annual Irish Wedding Awards.
The awards aim to celebrate the...