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
It’s Saturday – so here are the week’s top stories
It was another busy week in LaoisToday and once again we have really enjoyed bringing you all the important news stories.
Whether it's serious news,...
Stradbally’s Maryclare to appear on Today with Maura and Daíthí
Stradbally girl Maryclare Shaughnessy will appear on RTE’s Today with Maura and Daíthí this afternoon when she will get a dramatic makeover.
Her segment was...
Watch: Portlaoise’s Neil Fennell takes on Dustin the Turkey
It takes a brave man to go head to head with Dustin the Turkey, but Neil Fennell from Portlaoise did just that on Today...
Diversification is the key for Jack Nolan after 35 years in business
Well-known local businessman Jack Nolan celebrates 35 years in business today, having opened a shoe repair shop on Railway Street in Portlaoise on Holy...
Fears that Brexit could destroy beef farmers like mushroom industry
Fears were voiced that local beef farmers could go out of business just like what happened the mushroom farmers, at a Brexit information meeting...
Door left open for future water charges – Stanley
Domestic water charges could be reintroduced at a later stage due to the wording of the latest proposals, according to the local Sinn Féin...
Gala Ball proceeds boost Laois Down Syndrome’s hopes of own centre
Down Syndrome Ireland 'Laois Branch' gratefully accepted a cheque from the Heritage Gala Ball as their search for suitable land for a centre in...
Tears of joy for Portlaoise family on CF ‘miracle drug’ agreement
Tears of joy were shed in the house of young cystic fibrosis patient Niamh Doyle at the news that a miracle drug is to...
Ballybrophy house and farm for sale for almost €1.3m
Standing on almost 139 acres, Skeirke House, Ballybrophy, Co Laois, is described as one of the earliest and most important land sales to come...
Park Ratheniska man to skydive for suicide prevention
Park Ratheniska man Oisin Nolan will be doing a skydive on the April 15 in aid of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland.
The dual club player...
Laois teenager wins national Texaco Children’s Art Competition
A Laois teenager has won the top prize in the Texaco Children’s Art Competition and will now exhibit her work in Japan.
Seventeen year old...
Brexit can provide opportunities for Laois, meeting hears
While Brexit is the single biggest challenge faced by Ireland in decade, there are opportunities for Ireland and counties such as Laois, a meeting...
Laois provides ‘richest hospitality’ for artist on 32 county journey
A Northern Irish artist from a proud Unionist tradition says he enjoyed probably the “richest hospitality” of all the 32 counties in Laois.
Brian John...
Dachshund dogs worth €6,000 stolen from Rathdowney
A garda investigation is continuing into the theft of three dachshund dogs from Mooreville near Rathdowney, which are valued at €6,000.
One of the dogs...
Easter Monday walk along MacGiollaphadraig Way
If you are looking for a way to burn off the Easter weekend excess then a 17k walk along the beautiful MacGiollaphadraig Way on...
Roadshow for female entrepreneurs comes to Portlaoise
A roadshow to encourage female entrepreneurs and provide them with funding and advice is to be held in Portlaoise.
The ‘Fuelling Ambition - Steps to...
Portlaoise No Name Club moves a step closer
A meeting has been organised as part of the campaign to set up a Portlaoise No Name Club.
The meeting will be held Wednesday April...
Portlaoise Educate Together host successful craft fair
Students from Portlaoise Educate Together held their inaugural craft fair recently and raised a staggering €1,000 for school resources and the sports pitch campus...
Rare Laois 1915 All-Ireland medal to be auctioned
An extremely rare Laois All-Ireland medal from 1915 is set to go under the hammer next month.
Auctioneer George Fonsie Mealy, of Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers,...
Watch: Virtual tour of Portlaoise Public Realm vision
The Portlaoise Public Realm report and a virtual tour of Portlaoise have now been published, setting out an ambitious plan for future development.
A Vision...
Man arrested after stabbing incident at Portlaoise Social Welfare Office
Gardai are investigating a stabbing incident in Portlaoise at the town's social welfare office this morning.
A crime scene has been declared at the Department...
Meeting on Brexit in Portlaoise
A meeting on Brexit and Ireland's response to it will be held in Portlaoise on Monday.
The public meeting will be hosted by Minister Charlie...
Census 2016 confirms population surge in Laois
Laois has one of the fastest growing population figures in the country, results of the Census 2016 have confirmed.
The total population in the county...
Portlaoise No Limits Centre ‘desperately’ needs funds to stay open
The No Limits centre in Portlaoise is desperately trying to raise €20,000 to keep its services running after a promise of private funding fell...
Portlaoise Public Realm vision will ‘close business’
Fears that businesses would close and the plan was more suited to California were expressed when the Portlaoise Public Realm was revealed on Tuesday...
Ambitious Portlaoise Town Centre Public Realm Strategy unveiled
An underground car park at Lyster Square and a realigned and pedestrian friendly James Fintan Lalor (JFL) Avenue are just two proposals under the...
Rosenallis man hopes for breakthrough on CF ‘miracle’ drug
A Rosenallis cystic fibrosis patient says he “anxiously awaits” the outcome of this week’s negotiations on a life-changing drug.
The HSE and manufacturers Vertex have...
Watch: Heywood Community College students react to shortlist announcement
The reaction of the young Heywood Community College students to the news that they have been shortlisted for Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards...
In pictures: Cyclists spin on a Lap of Laois for SOS charity
Almost 200 cyclists took to the roads of Laois recently to raise funds for the SOS service in Kilkenny.
The charity cycle began from the...
Stanley concerned over cherry-picking of most profitable broadband areas
Concerns have been raised by a local TD that the provision of broadband may be delivered only where it is commercially viable.
Deputy Brian Stanley...