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
Work begins on vacant Mountrath houses
Work has begun on the vacant social housing units in Cluinín Estate in Mountrath which are expected to be finished this year.
The work has...
Official objection to be lodged against Portarlington’s Kildare South move
An objection is to be officially lodged against Portarlington’s move into the Kildare South constituency, although a public meeting heard on Monday night that...
Laois house prices jump dramatically
House prices in Laois have seen the largest jump in price in Leinster and second highest in the country over the past 6 months,...
Baby joy for RTE presenter Claire Byrne
Laois journalist Claire Byrne has given birth to a baby daughter, it has been announced.
“Claire Byrne and Gerry Scollan are delighted to announce the...
Ride-on lawnmower stolen from Abbeyleix hospital
Brazen thieves made off with items including a ride-on lawnmower from Abbeyleix District Hospital over the weekend.
Gardai have appealed for witnesses and hope someone...
Former Irish rugby star is new head of boarding at Cistercian Roscrea
Former Irish rugby international Gary Halpin has been announced as the new head of boarding at Cistercian College, Roscrea.
According to the Sunday Independent, he...
Paul Murphy claims Minister Flanagan ‘defamed’ him
Solidarity TD Paul Murphy is set to lodge a formal complaint against Minister Charlie Flanagan claiming that he, along with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and...
’80s disco in Stradbally in aid of vital Teac Tom suicide support
An ‘80s disco in Stradbally will not only give you the opportunity to put on some shoulder pads and let your mullet down (if...
Illegal dumping costing Laois over €400,000
A staggering €445,000 is spent dealing with illegal dumping and litter in Laois, it has been revealed.
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley introduced a new...
Houses in Laois enduring electricity cuts today
Over 100 houses remain without electricity in Laois this morning due to what is described by ESB as essential maintenance works.
A statement from ESB...
Aldi gets go ahead for Portarlington store extension
Discount store Aldi has been granted planning permission for an extension to its store in Portarlington.
The planning permission was granted by Laois County Council...
Minister must act to save jobs at Portlaoise Mail Centre – Stanley
A direct interest has to be taken by Minister Denis Naughton to secure the future of Portlaoise Mail centre and the 200 jobs there,...
WATCH: Hilarious footage of sheep running around the streets of Portarlington
What the flock?!
Main Street in Portarlington witnessed unusual scenes yesterday when a flock of sheep made their way down the town to much laughter,...
Housing development planned for south Laois
Twenty new houses are being planned in south Laois, with an application for planning permission submitted this week.
Jim McDonald has lodged an application with...
WATCH: Laois man completes epic charity cycle from Canada to Mexican border
Portarlington man John Bolton has finished his trip by bike from Canada through the US to the Mexican Border, raising a sizeable amount for...
Work finally begins on long-awaited Knockbeg College renovation
Work has finally begun on the long-awaited renovation project for Knockbeg College, bringing to an end an almost two decade saga.
The recently appointed developers...
Brazen thieves steal cylinder from house
Gardai are investigating the theft of a water cylinder from a house in Harristown, Arles which they believe is connected to a similar recent...
Laois craft beer set for official launch next week
The first bottles of beer from local Ballykilcavan Brewing Company will be launched in Egan’s off-licence in Portlaoise next week.
The new beer is called...
Man arrested after armed raid in Mountrath post office
A man was arrested on Monday afternoon and a firearm recovered as part of a garda investigation into a post office robbery in Mountrath...
Major drugs seizure in Portlaoise
Cannabis herb worth €10,500 has been seized at a house in Portlaoise.
The drugs were found in Gandon Close, Fairgreen, on Friday July 7, following...
Man smashed up pub after being refused service
A man went behind the bar of local pub and smashed glasses when staff refused to serve him over the weekend.
The incident occurred at...
In pictures: Abbeyleix hosts banquet for Entente Florale judges
Abbeyleix treated its European guests to the finest Laois hospitality on Friday night, after the Entente Florale judging had concluded.
The heritage town flew the...
Smell at well-known Portlaoise street is ‘unacceptable’ – Cllr Lodge
Business owners in Bull Lane in Portlaoise have to endure an ongoing smell from the drains there.
Cllr Jerry Lodge had a notice of motion...
County Museum needed as a ‘matter of urgency’
A County Museum should be established in Laois as "a matter of urgency", according to Cllr Jerry Lodge.
At the recent Portlaoise Municipal District Meeting...
Georgian house sold to mystery bidder for €1.64 million
Ashmount House, a Georgian property in Clonygowan just across the Laois border, sold for €1.64 million on Thursday with much speculation on the identity...
In Pictures: Some great photos as Abbeyleix welcomes Entente Florale judges
Abbeyleix rolled out the red carpet for the Entente Florale judges from across Europe today.
As well as seeing the many sights of note in...
Abbeyleix pulls out all the stops as Entente Florale judging wraps up
Adjudication has just finished for the Entente Florale competition as Abbeyleix flies the flag for Laois in Europe.
The four hour judging process took in...
Old Rectory in Emo on the market for €1.25 million
The Old Rectory at Coolbanagher in Emo, along with a courtyard converted into self-catering accommodation and a farmyard on 45ac, is on the market...
Arles-Killeen dressing rooms flooded after theft of water cylinder
Extensive damage was caused to Arles-Killeen GAA Club when a copper cylinder and the immersion was ripped out of the dressing rooms over the...
End of an era as Holy Family closes doors at Borris Road
It was the end of an era last week when the Holy Family Senior School closed its doors as a school on the Borris...