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
Vandals damage Clover Utd clubhouse with chainsaw
Vandals targeted Clover Utd in Rathdowney over the weekend, causing damage with a chainsaw and digging up some of the pitch.
Club officials admitted it...
Laois branch of Network Ireland launches its 2017 programme
Network Ireland Laois Branch launches it’s 2017 programme of events with guest speaker Barbara Moynihan of On Your Feet tonight later this evening.
The theme...
Man charged following Abbeyleix burglary
A man has been arrested and charged following a burglary at Grallows Wood in Abbeyleix over the weekend.
A suspect entered the house on Friday...
Illegal waste including asbestos found near Portarlington
“A serious illegal waste issue,” which is understood to contain asbestos waste has been detected in the Portarlington area through the use of mobile...
Laois Connects for positive mental health week
Laois will aim to promote positive mental health and wellbeing as part of Laois Connects Mental Health Week.
The event runs from Saturday, October 7...
Laois man bids for glory in World Porridge Championships
A Laois man will represent Ireland in the World Porridge Making Championships when he aims to win the ‘golden spurtle’ for Ireland.
Paddy O’Connell of...
Lack of sports facilities and pitches in new Portlaoise primary schools criticised
The lack of playing pitches provided along with the new schools in Portlaoise has been criticised.
At the recent Laois County Council meeting Cllr Noel...
Deaths in Laois – September 30, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Sweeney
Straffan, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary Sweeney...
Ballyfin Demesne nabs another gold medal award
Ballyfin Demesne continues to rack up the awards as it was again recognised at the 2017 Gold Medal Awards.
Winners of the awards, in association...
Deaths in Laois – September 29, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Paddy) McCormack
Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) McCormack,...
Gardaí arrest 35 people as part of ‘Project Storm’
Thirty five people have been arrested by Gardaí as part of Operation Thor – 'Project Storm' in connection with ongoing investigations into burglary, theft...
Action sought on Laois housing crisis as homelessness increases
The lack of housing in Laois with an ever increasing housing waiting list has led to it being labelled a crisis in the Dáil.
Sinn...
Calls for publication of report on future of Portlaoise hospital
The Minister for Health has been called on to publish the report on the future services at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Cllr Jerry Lodge had...
Hugely successful Culture Night held in Laois
Culture Night in Laois was deemed a great success with twenty one separate events happening across the county on Friday September 22.
The highlight event...
In Pictures: Glamour to the fore at Laois Shopping Centre Fashion event
The fashionistas of Laois were out in force for Laois Shopping Centre’s Fashion Event 2017.
The free in-store event showcased the latest fashion trends and...
Deaths in Laois – September 28, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Louise Moynan
Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Louise Moynan, Derrin, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. September 27th 2017....
Invasive Japanese knotweed growing at 60 locations in Laois
A total of 60 sites where Japanese knotweed is growing have been identified in Laois.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard that 600...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sheila Dunne
Phibsboro, Dublin / Durrow, Laois
The death has occurred of Sheila Dunne,...
Residents assaulted and intimidated in anti-social behaviour in estates
Council tenants who are causing anti-social behaviour - including assaulting and intimidating neighbours - should be evicted, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council...
Amount of self-harm patients presenting at Portlaoise A&E laid bare
A total of 274 people presented to A&E in Portlaoise with injuries from self-harm in 2015, Portlaoise County Council heard this week.
The figure was...
Laois Sleep Out for Simon launched
Participants are being invited to take part in the second annual Laois Sleep Out for Simon event, to take place in Portlaoise next month.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James Bennett
Cooltoran, Portlaoise, Laois / Bracknagh, Offaly
The death has occurred of James...
Council slashes development levies to encourage house building
Development levies have been halved for private houses built and completed by the end of 2019 as an incentive to stimulate house building in...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 25, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Madeline Orange (née Delaney)
36 St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois
The death has occurred...
M7/M9 Motorway widening works to begin
A significant step has been taken to allow for the widening of the M7/M9 motorway interchange to three lanes by 2020.
Minister for Justice and...
Portlaoise woman to face her fears in charity parachute jump
A Portlaoise mother-of-two who is terrified of flying and heights will face her fears head on by doing 10,000 ft parachute jump on Sunday...
Abbeyleix awarded Entente Florale Silver award
Abbeyleix has taken a silver award and a special President’s prize for biodiversity for Abbeyleix Bog at the Entente Florale Europe awards tonight in...
Concerns that Laois homes could be vulnerable to gas price jump
Concerns have been raised about homes in Laois housing estates being locked into gas supply contracts without any alternatives being available.
Sinn Féin TD Brian...
Abbeyleix bids for Entente Florale glory tonight
Abbeyleix is flying the flag for Laois at the Entente Florale ceremony in Slovenia today.
Gold, silver and bronze medals are set to be announced...
Funeral arrangements announced for late Josephine Pender
Funeral arrangements have been released for the late Josephine Pender, the Tullamore woman who sadly passed away yesterday without knowing what happened to her...