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
Council backs legalisation of cannabis
Laois County Council has backed a motion in support of medicinal cannabis, to help people suffering from medical conditions.
Cllr Noel Tuohy, who brought the...
Cllr Mulhall asked not to shake President Trump’s hand
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Mullhall was asked not to shake President Donald Trump’s hand if he meets him on his visit to...
Southern Relief Road to ease traffic problems
This is definitely good news for Portlaoise.
The Southern Relief Road will connect the Timahoe and Abbeyleix Roads and should ease traffic congestion. It...
3,000 houses lie vacant as housing waiting list grows
Many families in Laois are waiting over four years to secure a council house, while 3,000 houses are currently lying idle in the county.
Due...
10 lesser known facts about Minister Charlie Flanagan
As Charlie Flanagan is honoured with a civic reception by Laois County Council, we take a look at some of the lesser known facts.
One...
Minister Charlie Flanagan accorded the highest recognition from people of Laois
The worldwide brief and varied political career of Charlie Flanagan was recognised by his own when he was accorded the highest local honour, a...
Victim of Crettyard road accident named
The victim of the road traffic accident near Crettyard over the weekend has been named as Wayne O’Neill (38), a resident of Cloneen, Clough,...
Funding of €1millon approved for Portlaoise relief road
Funding of €1 million has been allocated to allow the compulsory purchase of land for the Portlaoise Southern Relief Road, which is seen as...
Moment in Time: Some brilliant Back to School photos from 2003
We revisited these great photos by Alf Harvey from first day at school in 2003.
Photos feature from visits to Gael Scoil, Phortlaoise, Scoil Bhride...