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
Roads in Laois remain treacherous and impassable
Some of the main roads in Laois remain impassable and treacherous, gardaí have warned.
The latest information from gardaí has stressed the danger to the...
Concerns raised over “shocking” dumping in yard of Mountrath house
Health concerns have been raised about a house in Mountrath which contains rubbish on a par with the landfill at Kyletalesha at the monthly...
Laois has one of the lowest disposable incomes in the country
Laois has one of the lowest disposable incomes per person in the country, with the Midlands region recording the second lowest in 2015.
According the...
Funeral of tragic Laois car crash victim to take place today
The funeral of Joanna Doyle, a mother of four who lost her life in a car crash on Friday, will take place today.
Joanna's removal...
Funding boost for small roads and laneways in Laois
A €264,000 boost has been confirmed for improvement works on non-public rural roads across Laois.
The funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in...
Council moves to compulsory purchase houses in vandalised estate
Three houses at Hepburn Court which has endured vandalism in the past are to be compulsory purchased by Laois County Council.
The order will be...
Housing applicants have to discuss private details over public phone at reception
People seeking local authority housing should not be made to discuss their personal situation on a public phone at the reception area, Laois County...
Snow ploughs at the ready as council ‘prepares for the worst’
Laois County Council's Extreme Weather Local Coordination committee is “preparing for the worst” in anticipation of the ‘beast from the east’ and extreme weather...
Rock of Dunamaise can become leading visitor attraction
The Rock of Dunamaise has the potential to become a leading visiting attraction within Ireland’s Ancient East tourism region, according to one of the...
Recreational potential of Slieve Blooms should be harnessed
The outdoor recreational potential of the Slieve Bloom mountains along with other land and water based assets in Laois should be harnessed as key...
Snowfall in Laois of up to 30 cm predicted next week
Parts of Laois could be hit with heavy snowfall of between 20 and 30 centimetres of snow next week, according a local meteorologist.
Cathal Nolan...
SportsDirect confirms new Portlaoise store opening
SportsDirect.com has confirmed its new revamped Portlaoise store will open in March.
It is anticipated that the refurbished store could create additional jobs there.
The store...
Laois school leads the way on Leaving Cert PE
Laois school Scoil Chriost Ri, Portlaoise is among the 80 secondary schools nationwide, to be part of the first phase implementation of Physical Education...
Hopes of saving Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade dashed
It appears that last ditch efforts to save this year's Portlaoise St Patrick's Day Parade have been unsuccessful.
A meeting was held this morning between...
Barrow Blueway Project refused in Carlow… but backed in Laois
Planning permission has been refused for a significant stretch of the proposed River Barrow Blueway project in Carlow, even though Laois and Kildare have...
Portlaoise lake clean up under way after oil spill
A specialist company was called in to undertake a clean up of oil from a lake in a Portlaoise housing estate recently.
The detection of...
Damage caused to vehicles at “lethal” Portlaoise rail crossing
An axle came off a trailer at the level crossing in Clonminam Estate in Portlaoise recently due to the condition of the surface which...
Extension planned for Cuan Mhuire treatment centre
Cuan Mhuire, the addiction treatment facility just outside Athy is planning to expand its treatment facilities for women.
It is seeking planning permission for the...
Excitement builds for Portarlington and Killenard Gala ball
One of the highlights of the local social calendar is set to return to the Heritage Hotel in Killenard on Friday night for the...
Man arrested after knife used in failed Portarlington robbery
Gardaí are questioning a man in Laois following an attempted armed robbery.
At around 11.30am yesterday, a worker at a shop on the Link Road...
Plans for new public toilets in Portlaoise
Expressions of interest are being sought for the design, build and operation of new public toilets at the existing toilet block at Lyster Square.
The...
Appeal from parish priest following Portlaoise robbery
An appeal has been made to people to be aware of their elderly neighbours after a recent Portlaoise robbery at the Ballyfin Road left...
‘Pyramids built quicker’ than Laois housing estate
The pyramids were built quicker in Egypt than a housing estate in Laois, according to a local councillor.
The claim was made by Cllr Aidan...
Demolition of former primary school building unlikely to start until summer
Demolition on the former St Paul’s school building, which has been vandalised and the scene of anti-social behaviour, will not begin until the summer,...
Private golf course planned for exclusive Laois estate
A private golf course is planned for stately Rosenallis mansion Capard House, it has emerged following the publication of a planning application to Laois...
Stunning image earns national award for local photographer
A local photographer has been crowned the IPF nature photographer of the year 2018, thanks to a stunning image.
Congratulations were sent to Dominic Redding...
Higher Laois commitment from IDA and Enterprise Ireland welcomed
Four visits by companies to Laois so far this year may be an indication of a higher commitment from the IDA and Enterprise Ireland...
No regrets for Bernard O’Shea as he is booted off ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Durrow’s ‘Breakfast Republic’ star Bernard O’Shea became the fourth celebrity to be kicked off RTÉ’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ last night.
O’Shea and fellow contestant...
Suspects released without charge following stabbing
Four men arrested following a stabbing in Portarlington have been released without charge
A man in his 30s was brought to Tullamore Hospital with non-life...
Portlaoise to miss out as Athlone becomes ‘midlands capital’
Portlaoise has lost out to Athlone which is to be unveiled later as the ‘capital of the midlands’’, according to reports this morning.
Project Ireland...