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
Final preparations in Abbeyleix for Entente Florale judging
Don’t dare as much as drop a sweet wrapper in Abbeyleix this week while the local organisers put the final touches in place for...
Exciting Summer Arts Programme in Laois
If you are looking for events to keep children entertained over the coming months, then the Arts Office of Laois County Council may have...
Portarlington syndicate’s delight at Curragh win
A Portarlington syndicate had double reason to cheer last week as their horse Hamley won twice, including at the final event of the Derby...
Laois has just one ambulance on night duty – figures reveal
Laois sometimes has just one ambulance on cover at night for the county, according to figures obtained by the Irish Independent.
The figures show that...
Developer submits further information on Portarlington housing scheme
Further information has being provided to Laois County Council for a planning application for the construction of over forty houses on the Ballymorris Road...
Spink Comhaltas Summer Seisiún returns this week
Spink Comhaltas kick off their 2017 Summer Seisiún series on Wednesday July 5 in Heritage House Museum, Abbeyleix at 8pm.
This series will run for...
Portlaoise Rugby Club rows in behind IRFU girls programme
Portlaoise Rugby Club is driving the ‘Give It A Try Girls Rugby Programme’ this summer and inviting young girls to try out the sport...
Cost of topping up water in lake in Portlaoise estate would be too high
It would be hard to justify the cost to the taxpayer of filling the lake at Esker Hills housing estate in Portlaoise with water,...
The Sunday Interview: Steeped in political history, Padraig Fleming is set to become Laois’s...
Cllr Padraig Fleming will reach the pinnacle of local politics when he is elected chairman of Laois County Council on Monday.
With his own Fianna...
Exciting line-up of entertainment and heritage events for Old Fort Festival
The Old Fort Festival, which takes place this weekend, promises to be an exciting mix of family fun and late night entertainment.
The weekend will...
Laois girl to represent Ireland in Tokyo art exhibiton
Seventeen year old Lucy Deegan from Luggacurran will be representing Ireland when she attends a major exhibition in Tokyo at which her top prize-winning...
Rathdowney to get new road markings as extra lighting sought
Road marking at Dunnes Stores in Rathdowney are to be restored by Laois County Council,
Cllr Brendan Phelan had a motion before the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal...
Council gets go-ahead for land CPOs for Timahoe link road
A significant step has been taken towards the provision of a major piece of road infrastructure in Portlaoise, it has been announced.
At the Portlaoise...
Laois Shopping Centre manager scoops silverware
Laois Shopping Centre manager Kevin Doyle has finished second in the Manager of the Year at the Sceptre Awards 2017.
The Sceptre Awards recognise the...
Proposed speed limit increase at Rossleighan labelled ‘total madness’
A proposal to increase the speed limit along the Mountemellick Road at Rossleighan soccer ground in Portlaoise has been labelled “total madness”.
Today’s meeting of...
Major roadworks for Portlaoise town centre
Summer roadworks are on the way for lower Main Street in Portlaoise.
Major roadworks are to be carried out on Lower Main Street in Portlaoise...
RTS action group calls for scrapping of EirGrid substation
An emergency meeting of the Ratheniska Timahoe Spink (RTS) Substation Action Group is to be held on Thursday night as the group seeks planning...
Embrace Farm Ecumenical Service in Abbeyleix on Sunday
An Embrace Farm Ecumenical Remembrance Service will be held in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary at 2 PM on June 25 in...
Man arrested following €80,000 cannabis seizure released without charge
A man arrested following the seizure of cannabis herb during a search operation in Portarlington on Monday, June 19 has been released without charge....
Wallet stolen from elderly man in Timahoe
A heartless thief robbed an elderly man’s wallet after he distracted him by asking for directions in the Timahoe area last week.
Gardai are searching...
Watch: Portlaoise gardai belt out ‘Mr Brightside’ on Saturday night
The good weather certainly has everyone in good humour with gardai in Portlaoise joining in vocally with revellers in the town on Saturday night.
As...
Newly ordained priest to be appointed in Portlaoise
Newbridge man David Vard will be appointed as a curate in Portlaoise after his ordination to the priesthood next week.
The announcement was one of...
Millions to be spent on footpaths to avoid insurance claims
Footpath improvements are to be carried out to avoid insurance claims, the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District Meeting heard this week.
Cllr James Kelly had a motion...
Camross has more signs than Las Vegas claims councillor
Camross has more signs than Las Vegas, a local councillor has claimed.
At the recent Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting Cllr Seamus McDonald had a motion...
Tributes paid following death of Laois Ladies Football sponsor
Tributes have been paid to one of the sponsors of Laois Ladies Gaelic Football who passed away last week.
Mel McIntyre, a native of Maladhide...
EirGrid seeks planning alteration for temporary pylon
EirGrid has apologised to the local community and must now reapply to An Bord Pleanala for retention of works it carried out prior to...
Increase of speed limit at Mountmellick is ‘madness’
Moves to increase speed limits at Irishtown in Mountmellick have been branded as “madness”.
A review of speed limits is being put out for public...
Five people became homeless in Laois in one day
Five people became homeless in Laois in just one day, underlining the housing crisis engulfing Laois.
Cllr Aidan Mullins said it was a “particularly bad...
Gaelic for mothers and others on the rise in Portlaoise
The Gaelic for mothers and others (g4mo) has been going from strength to strength in since it began in Portlaoise a number of months...
Anger as Cllr King’s reign in municipal chair continues
A war of words erupted this morning when it emerged that Cllr John King is to serve a second term as chairman of the...