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
Laois performers to star in Elvis musical
The Clara Musical Society’s production inspired by Elvis will have a decidedly Laois flavour this year.
The local society is about to embark on one...
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Tributes paid to young Portarlington woman following sad passing
There was widespread sadness following the death of teenager Rachel Flanagan in Portarlington earlier this week.
Daylight...
A dozen Portlaoise estates lined up to be ‘taken in charge’
A total of twelve housing estates in Portlaoise are in the process of being taken in charge by Laois County Council.
Once an estate is...
Works sought for local graveyard
St Patrick’s graveyard near Abbeyleix should be included for improvement works, the recent Portlaoise Municipal District meeting heard.
In a motion, Cllr Mary Sweeney said...
Tenders sought for fence at busy estate in Portlaoise
An undertaking has been given by Laois County Council to repair the roadside fence at Mountain View estate in Portlaoise.
At the recent meeting of...
Prison Officers Club should be centre of Portlaoise Renaissance
The Portlaoise Prison Officers Club could form a centre piece of the Renaissance of Portlaoise town centre, Cllr Jerry Lodge has claimed.
Speaking at the...
Future of Abbeyleix and Shaen hospitals secured – meeting hears
Abbeyleix hospital will continue as a community hospital, it was confirmed this week.
The news was relayed at the monthly meeting of Laois County Council.
A...
Department’s ‘ingratitude’ for valuable school site criticised
The Department of Education has shown “ingratitude” towards the parish in Portlaoise by not demolishing the old St Paul’s School on the Borris Road...
Cathaoirleach asked if his impressive tie was a gift from President Trump
The tie worn by cathaoirleach Cllr Padraig Fleming recently was so impressive that he was asked if it was given to him by President...
Man suffered ‘significant facial injuries’ in Portlaoise daylight assault
A man is understood to have undergone surgery for facial injuries in St James's Hospital this morning following a serious assault on Saturday in...
Excellence award for Laois architects firm
McCarthy O’Hora Architects (MCOH) have scooped a prestigious Silver “Irish Construction Excellence” Award.
The Portlaoise based firm received the award for their design and construction...
Council tracking unlicensed waste collectors on Facebook
Unlicensed waste collectors who “advertise on Facebook” are being tracked by Laois County Council.
Engineer Orla Barrett said they are clamping down on the “man...
Gardaí maintain presence in O’Moore Place following ‘despicable act’
The burning of a house at O’Moore Place was described as a “despicable and mindless act” by Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland.
The issue...
Portlaoise safety measures would ‘inconvenience’ road users – engineer
Safety measures at Green Mill Lane in Portlaoise would end up causing inconvenience for road users, according to Laois County Council.
At the recent Portlaoise...
Review of bottle bank collections sought
Bottle bank collections should reviewed in Laois due to dumping problems, the Portlaoise Municipal District meeting heard this week.
A motion seeking the review was...
Parents “risking children’s lives” due to unsalted roads near school
A 'red alert' should be in place to ensure school routes are salted, the Portlaoise Municipal Authority meeting heard this week.
A motion before the...
Much anticipated play ‘The Inspector’ on this weekend
A local play ‘The Inspector’ is set to prove to be a huge hit in the local community and also raise much needed funds...
Urgent plan and garda presence sought for troubled Portlaoise estate
An urgent plan is urgently required for O’Moore Place which has suffered extreme cases of antisocial behaviour including one house being set on fire...
Laois solicitor appointed district court judge
Timahoe resident Geraldine Carthy has been appointed as a district court judge, it has been confirmed.
According to the Irish Times, Minister for Justice Charlie...
Legendary singer offers discounted show to Laois’s unemployed
Musician Don Baker may be renowned for playing a hardman in movies but he has shown his softer side by offering a vastly reduced...
Laois housing estate waiting on sewerage connection for 35 years
A housing estate in Killenard is still waiting to be connected to the public sewerage system, 35 years after it was built.
Each of the...
Planning permission sought for vacant hotel redevelopment
The extensive redevelopment of a vacant hotel in Athy is in the planning.
The property, situated just off Stanhope Street, was originally a Mercy Convent...
Mystery still surrounds U2’s cancelled Portlaoise gig
As the snow settles on the St Patrick’s weekend celebrations spare a thought for U2 fans in Laois who had been looking forward to...
Local credit union staff all set for Portlaoise Couch to 5K
Work colleagues from People First Credit Union can’t wait to complete their first Couch to 5K in Portlaoise tomorrow, after months of training.
In the...
Total Recall aims for Gold Cup glory for Laois priest’s syndicate
Laois will have double reason to cheer during the Cheltenham Gold Cup when Total Recall, a horse owned by the Monsignor John Byrne’s family...
Man missing from near Athy found deceased
A man missing from near Athy has been found deceased, gardaí have confirmed.
Gardaí in Athy earlier today appealed for the public's help in tracing...
Snow footprints foiled killer’s attempted escape from Portlaoise prison
Footprints in snow thwarted an attempted escape by a convicted killer from Midlands Prison in Portlaoise during Storm Emma.
Christopher McDonald, 35, who murdered Keith...
Help sought to find man missing from near Athy
Gardaí in Athy are appealing for the public's help in tracing 25 year old Keith Wright McCarthy who is reported missing from Castlemitchell, Athy,...
Value of local business in Laois seen during storm – Deputy Fleming
The recent ‘Beast from the East’ snowstorm has stressed the importance of local businesses to the community, according to a local TD.
Deputy Sean Fleming...
Portlaoise to share in €1 million Historic Towns funding pot
Portlaoise has been selected as one of seven towns which will share a €1 million pool of funding through the Historic Towns Initiative 2018.
It...