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
A Laois golf club is seeking €100,000 in loans from its members
The Heath Golf Club is looking to secure a €100,000 loan from its members to help it through cash flow problems.
The Heath - which...
Laois based Flavour Safari Sauces scoops Micro Business award
A fusion of Laois ingredients and African flavours has earned Flavour Safari Sauces the Best Food Provider 2017 award at the recent Micro Business Awards.
Michael Onalimi...
Mountrath students win Linguistics Olympiad title
Students from Mountrath CS secured the highly prestigious Linguistics Olympiad team title in one of Ireland’s toughest school competitions.
The All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad (AILO)...
Portlaoise Educate Together turns blue for World Autism Awarness Day
Portlaoise Educate Together NS celebrated World Autism Awareness Day on Friday 31st March by encouraging all children and staff to wear blue in honour...
Laois group Fiúntas finish second in prestigious national competition
Young Laois group Fiúntas capped off six months of hard work with a fantastic performance in the finals of Siansa Gael Linn 2017, just...
Laois Association Dublin in drive for new members
The Laois Association Dublin is looking for new members to help them continue the proud tradition which dates back to 1949.
In keeping with its...
Laois house prices show dramatic rise
Laois house prices have risen by 11 per cent in the past year, according to the latest Daft.ie report.
In Laois, prices in the first...
It’s Sunday – so here are the week’s top stories
It was another busy week in LaoisToday and once again we were delighted to bring you all the important news stories.
Whether it's serious news,...
Mountmellick shop withdrawn from auction after bid falls short
A Mountmellick shop complete with a pub licence and a weekly turnover of €25,000 per week was withdrawn from auction this week after a...
Portarlington bungalow and land sells for over €500,000
A bungalow and approximately 50 acres of land at Portarlington sold for well in excess of its reserve price, achieving €555,000 at auction this...
Watch: Deputy Seán Fleming aims thunderous outburst at Michael Noonan
Deputy Seán Fleming was involved in a thunderous outburst at Minister for Finance Michael Noonan in a Dáil exchange this week.
Minister Noonan had accused...
OPW looking at two sites for new Portlaoise courthouse
The OPW is looking at two options for a new Portlaoise courthouse, it has been confirmed.
Laois County Council chief executive John Mulholland outlined details...
Young boy remains in hospital following Portlaoise traffic accident
A child remains in hospital in Dublin following a road traffic accident in Portlaoise town centre yesterday afternoon.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come...
Details of Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade awards night announced
Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade committee is planning a night of celebration at its awards night on Monday night.
Over twenty awards will be given...
Top food critic wowed by Tynan’s restaurant
One of Ireland’s most renowned food critics recently discovered Tynan’s restaurant at the Store Yard, and it’s fair to say that she was impressed.
Sunday...
Abbeyleix designer tipped as one to watch in UK
Work by a young Abbeyleix designer has led to her brand being tipped as one to watch by a UK fashion trade magazine.
Designs from...
‘Laois Branch’ celebrates World Down Syndrome Day with Eats and Treats
Down Syndrome Ireland ‘Laois Branch’ was proud to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in Eats and Treats, Lyster Square, Portlaoise last week.
The event allowed...
Heating oil stolen from house in Ballylinan
Gardaí are appealing for information following the latest crime near Ballylinan in which 500 litres of kerosene were stolen from a house in the...
Fire service brings Slieve Bloom heather fire under control
Mountrath Fire Service spent several hours last night battling to bring a heather fire under control near the Slieve Bloom mountains.
The fire lasted for...
Two unsuccessful attempts by council to buy old Portlaoise CBS
Two attempts to buy the old Portlaoise CBS school land by Laois County Council to provide car parking spaces for train commuters have been...
Fort Protector to be brought ‘back to life’
The Fort Protector, the 16th century fort in Portlaoise, could become a tourist attraction in the town.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard...
Gardai called to deal with council housing stand-off
Gardai were called to deal with an incident at county hall last week over a stand-off on housing.
The local authority is now seeing to...
Laois Council goes to war on dumping
Extra CCTV cameras and inspections are to take place as Laois County council ups the its battle on dumping in the county.
Senior executive officer...
€20,000 Abbeyleix GAA lotto jackpot goes to Ballinakill
The Abbeyleix GAA club was delighted recently to sell a winning lotto ticket for €20,000, even if it did go to neighbouring Ballinakill.
Pat Lalor,...
Friends and family come together to remember Denis Cahill
A friend of a young Laois man who died by suicide last December has come up with a novel idea to remember him and help...
Portlaoise should become a satellite town of Dublin – Jerry Lodge
Portlaoise should designate itself as a satellite town of Dublin under the new National Planning Framework, according to a local politician.
A major shake-up is...
Watch: Knockbeg students host successful charity tractor run
The students of Knockbeg College held their annual tractor run for charity today, continuing a long-standing tradition which has been running for two decades.
Almost...
Stanley meets An Post CEO to push for increased post office services
A local TD met with the boss of An Post this week to make a strong case for the retention and improval of rural...
Landmark Mountmellick business of 70 years on the market
A landmark Mountmellick business which has been owner-run for the past 70 years has come on the market.
Hanlon's shop on O'Moore Street has a...
Portlaoise CBS students round off Zambia trip with final get-together
The organisers behind the recent St Mary's CBS Zambia trip recently got to unwind and say thanks to those who supported and helped the...