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
Star studded line-up for tomorrow’s Abbeyleix Durrow Enterprise expo
A host of high profile sporting and business guests have been lined up for the Bank of Ireland Abbeyleix - Durrow Enterprise Town business...
‘Sneaky’ Government cut will hit local tourism projects – Stanley
A Government decision to take €10 million from LEADER funding to finance the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) has been labelled as “sly” and “underhanded”...
‘Third World’ Laois estate enduring sewage smells
Goodwin Estate in Rosenallis has been labelled a “Third world estate” due to smells and sewage difficulties there.
Cllr David Goodwin made the comment while...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 20, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Bessie) Dobson (née Haslam)
Ballycarroll, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Elizabeth...
Camross hurling manager targeted by thieves during training
The Camross hurling manager believes he was targeted during hurling training when thieves stole farm equipment worth €10,000.
Arien Delaney has offered a reward for...
In Pictures: See what was seized in €1 million drugs bust
Gardai have seized drugs, a sawn-off shotgun and amunition in a raid of a house on the Laois/Offaly border.
They say that the combined estimated...
Littering case against Portarlington community worker dropped
Laois County Council is no longer pursuing the dog fouling prosecution against a Portarlington community worker.
The news was confirmed today by Cllr Aidan Mullins.
“The...
Italian fans to visit Portlaoise for Mary Coughlan gig
A group of Italian fans of Mary Coughlan will pay a visit to Portlaoise shortly when the blues singer Mary Coughlan performs at the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary (May) Wall
Rossmore, Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of Mary (May) WALL
Rossmore,...
Power cut keeps popular Fisherman’s Inn closed
The temporary closure of Fisherman’s Inn due to a powercut has given owner Sean Ward a glimpse of what retirement would be like -...
Almost 2,000 homes without water in Rathdowney
Around seventeen-hundred people are currently without water in Rathdowney.
Irish Water says the public supply has been hit by a power outage at the Galmoy...
Laois woman in Irish Australian business awards final
A Laois woman who emigrated from The Heath to Australia has been selected as a finalist in the 2017 Irish Australian Business Awards People’s...
Students show support as Sleep out for Simon approaches
Storm Brian won’t deter the determined participants from taking part in the Sleep Out for Simon in O’Moore Park on Friday night but an...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin Byrne
Balbriggan, Dublin / Ashbourne, Meath / Maganey, Laois
Martin Byrne died...
Caution advised as one road closed and obstructions expected
All major roads in Laois are now deemed passable with the Mountmellick to Ballyfin Road expected to be re-open later this evening.
Over 200 calls...
Warning over fallen live power lines on Laois road
The public in Laois has been warned about live power lines on the Ballyfin to Mountmellick Road, with caution advised on main roads.
"Laois County...
Massive safety operation in place as two roads remain closed
Two roads in Laois remain impassable as the scale of damage caused by Ex Hurricane Ophelia becomes apparent today.
Over 100 council staff and retained...
In Pictures: The scale of Storm Ophelia damage across Laois
Homes across Laois will be left to count the cost of Ex-Hurricane Ophelia which has been battering the region for a number of hours.
ESB...
Portarlington Area Plan public meeting on Wednesday
Members of the public are being urged to come to a public meeting on the Local Area Plan for Portarlington 2018 - 2014.
The open...
Portarlington Lions Club grateful for help after man airlifted to hospital
A man who had to be airlifted from the Portarlington Lions Club Hunt recently was recovering in hospital over the weekend.
Over 80 horses and...
Laois pensioner ‘tormented’ over missing Jack Russell
A former Laois footballer in his 80s is desperate to be reunited with his beloved Jack Russell who ran away from a GAA field...
Breaking: 34 roads now blocked across Laois
A total of 34 roads are now blocked across Laois, it has been confirmed in the latest Crisis Management Team update.
Dangerous conditions still prevail...
Gardaí investigate incident involving iron bar
A man had a lucky escape when he narrowly avoided being hit by an iron bar in the early hours of Sunday morning in...
Laois fire units called to bus on fire
There were dramatic scenes earlier this afternoon when fire units from Laois were called to deal with a bus on fire on the M7...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 14, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Beth Bennett (née McEvoy)
O'Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Laois
Died October 13th 2017, peacefully after...
Fresh fears after latest road accident near Portarlington
Kilmullen concern residents says they living in fear once more after a single vehicle road traffic accident took place at Kilmullen, Portarlington around 8am...
Family pet dog startled by fireworks killed on road
The death of a beloved family dog in Portlaoise last night has prompted warnings over the use of fireworks.
The dog, Prince, was hit by...
WATCH: All systems go for Camross Charity Truck and Tractor run
The countdown is on to the Camross Charity Truck and Tractor run.
After last year's success with the charity truck and tractor run the organisers...
Table quiz for Down Syndrome Centre Midlands
A table quiz will take place on Saturday night in aid of Down Syndrome Centre Midlands in the Rock Inn.
There will be spot prizes...
Stradbally’s Market House restoration highly commended
The restoration work on Market House in Stradbally saw the project highly commended at this year’s Irish Georgian Society Conservation Awards.
In his article in...