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
Tragic Daryl Dargan to be flown home this weekend
The body of tragic Daryl Dargan will be flown home from Portugal to Dublin late on Friday night, with funeral arrangements to follow afterwards.
The...
High-speed broadband being rolled out in Laois
Around 22,000 homes and premises in Laois now have high-speed broadband with a further 5,000 plus premises to be connected in the coming years.
Orlagh...
Caution urged on planning changes despite end of ‘local need’
The council should hold to its current guidelines according to Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland, despite the ‘local need’ policy being abolished following...
Funding stalls Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail plans
The much heralded Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail is now on hold due to a lack of funding.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council...
Amazing discovery during Fort Protector dig
A dig at the site of the Fort Protector site in the old Shaws’ car park in Portlaoise has unearthed a large artefact.
The three...
Threats made to Laois council staff – ‘I know where you live’
Laois council staff have been threatened by members of the public who have told them that they know where they live and the registration...
New Portlaoise Library doubt as costs soar
The planned new Portlaoise Library could be in jeopardy as estimates for the build have now increased to over €5 million.
Concerns were voiced at...
Portlaoise students receive DCU sports scholarships
Three Portlaoise students have received Sport Scholarship Awards at Dublin City University in recognition of their sporting excellence.
The scholarships were awarded to the three...
Laois students scoop top awards in national art competition
Four Laois students have been presented with top awards in this year’s 63rd Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
Pictured above is Lucy Deegan (17), from Luggacurren, who won...
Death of well-known local businessman, Joe Malone
The death has occurred of well-known Laois businessman, Joe Malone.
For many years he ran the pub in Killeigh before selling the business to Matt...
Panama hat donning President Higgins wowed by Abbeyleix Bog
Tricolours were waved as enthusiastic cheering crowds greeted the visit of President Michael D Higgins to Abbeyleix on Thursday.
As the sun beamed down on...
Speeding Laois drivers nabbed in Garda Slow Down campaign
Local drivers have already fallen foul of the national garda Slow Down campaign today.
A driver was detected earlier today doing 65km in the 50...
Killenard Lodge residents without water over Communion weekend
Residents of Killenard Lodge were again without water over the weekend, when a number of families were celebrating their children’s Communion.
“It was very embarrasing,...
Hundreds turn out to welcome President Higgins to Abbeyleix
President Michael D Higgins arrived to a rapturous reception in Abbeyleix this evening where he launched the Irish Wetlands Strategic Plan 2017 to 2020.
He...
Portlaoise Fort Protector dig unearths treasures of the past
A fascinating glimpse into the history of Portlaoise has been unearthed through an archaeological dig near the Fort Protector site in the town.
Three archaeologists...
Large Graiguecullen site could be yours for €1.75 million
A massive site of just under 43 acres of zoned land in Graiguecullen is being offered for sale for €1.75 million.
The 42.9 acres of...
Large queues as Telfords sale kicks off
Close to fifty people were queueing outside Telfords on Fr Brown Avenue this morning to snap up bargains as the four-day sale began there.
With...
Portlaoise ranks high for NCT pass rates
The NCT centre in Portlaoise has the third highest rate of success in the country.
Figures just released for 2016 show a high success rate...
BARE in the Woods festival cancelled by organisers
Just two weeks before it was due to return to Garryhinch woods, BARE in the Woods organisers have announced that this year’s festival will...
‘His attention to detail was second to none’ – tributes paid to late...
Tributes have been paid to the late Kevin O’Rourke of Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, a man who was highly respected in local music and golf circles.
Originally...
Business park and nursing home planned for Killeshin
A business park and a new 60-bed nursing home are being planned for Killeshin.
The planned ‘West Link Business Park’ will comprise 14 new buildings...
HSE report highlights improvements at Portlaoise hospital
A total of 107 complaints from maternity patients of the hospital in Portlaoise were examined as part of a clinical review, which identifies 28...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Oliver Doran
Campclone, Ballyfin, Laois
Died peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his...
Damage of €10,000 caused to Rosenallis pub
Over €10,000 worth of damage has been caused during a break-in at a Rosenallis pub over the weekend.
Portlaoise gardaí are appealing for information on...
Man hospitalised following German Shepherd attack
A Portlaoise man is recovering in St James's hospital after he was savagely attacked by a German Shepherd dog in Portlaoise last week.
The man in...
Staggering attention to detail as Abbeyleix prepares for Entente Florale
No stone is being left unturned as Abbeyleix bids for Entente Florale success - and last week LaoisToday got to see first hand just...
Fr Paddy: Open Hands….. Open Heart…..
Sometimes people you have never met face to face have an influence in your life that is hard to measure.
It might be a family...
Charlie Flanagan backs Varadkar for Fine Gael leadership
Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan has backed Minister Leo Varadkar in the Fine Gael leadership race.
Speaking this morning on 'Today with Sean O'Rourke', Minister...
Up to €350,000 for a new roundabout
The cost of installing a new roundabout can cost anything between €250,000 to €350,000, the recent Portlaoise Municipal District meeting heard this week.
Cllr Willie...
Safety rails needed to prevent serious accident near Portlaoise playground
Barrier rails are needed near Portlaoise playground to prevent children being injured or worse in road accidents.
At this week’s meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District,...