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
Danger warning for people walking on Bord na Mona train track
People walking on train tracks near Derryounce Lakes in Portarlington have been warned that the practice is both dangerous and illegal.
“The Derryounce Lakes committee...
Objections to Portlaoise orbital road withdrawn
The withdrawal of objections lodged with An Bord Pleanala to compulsory purchase orders for the Portlaoise Orbital Southern Road has been described as “great...
Tributes paid to the late John Wall
Tributes have been paid to John Wall, the son of former Labour TD Jack who passed away earlier this week.
The native of Branswood in...
Portlaoise mother faces two year wait for biopsy
A Laois mother-of-four who previously beat cancer will have to wait over two years for a biopsy on stomach troubles she has been enduring...
Laois competitors recognised at National Ploughing awards
Laois ploughmen were to the fore at the National Ploughing awards at the weekend.
The awards were described as ‘a great day for Laois Ploughing’...
Slurry spreading flexibility welcomed
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has welcomed the introduction of the slurry spreading flexibility scheme for autumn 2017
It was...
100 acre local farm sells at auction this afternoon
A 100 acre farm located at Meelick on the Abbeyleix Road outside Portlaoise sold at auction for €1.35 million this afternoon.
The buyer is believed...
Man leaves €132,000 to Portlaoise parish in his will
A generous Portlaoise parishioner left €132,000 to Portlaoise Parish in 2016 in his will, the published parish accounts for 2016 show.
A summary of the...
Portlaoise Men’s Shed assists Abbeyleix Bog pine marten project
Members of Portlaoise Men’s Shed have come to the aid of a pine marten conservation project at Abbeyleix Bog.
The Heritage Council funded project involves...
Leaves Festival to celebrate writing and music in Emo Court
The annual Leaves Festival of Writing and Music returns to Emo Court - an event which celebrates writers, musicians and the world of film...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (née Foley)
Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Laois
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (nee Foley), Ballykaneen,...
WATCH: Footage of young Laois supporters watching the Ireland game
Ireland v Moldova mightn’t have set the pulses racing on Friday but for six young Irish fans from Ballybrittas it was almost as exciting...
Minister Shane Ross in Laois to hear of vital projects
Minister Shane Ross visited Laois earlier today to hear first-hand of the need for major infrastructure projects in Laois, particularly the Portlaoise Southern Orbital...
Dyslexia fundraising coffee morning deemed a huge success
A very successful coffee morning for the Dyslexia Association of Ireland was held recently in Portlaoise and is now set to become an annual...
My Club and I: Aileen O’Loughlin (Sarsfields)
When you think of Ladies Football in Laois, Aileen O'Loughlin has to be one of the first names that comes into your head.
The Sarsfields...
Laois DJ up for national IMRO award
A show presented by a Laois DJ is up against some of the top national programmes at the IMRO awards later tonight.
Ann Marie Kelly’s...
Lack of oversight of school bus Transport Scheme criticised
Concerns have been raised over “bad practice” which a local TD claims exists in the way School Transport Scheme runs school bus services.
Fianna Fáil...
Returning elderly emigrants encountering social welfare problems – Stanley
Returning emigrants to Laois are unable to claim social welfare on their return, it has been claimed by a local TD.
Sinn Féin TD, Brian...
Gardaí investigating latest burglary in Portarlington
Gardaí are investigating a burglary at Kilmalogue Downs in Portarlington, which occurred over earlier this week.
It has still to be determined what was taken...
Renowned photographer opens exhibition in Portlaoise
The first solo-exhibiton by a renowned midlands photographer has just opened in Portlaoise.
The exhibition by Paul Moore in The Pantry is his first major...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 6, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Pauline Carroll (nee Mc Evoy)
Killeen, Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Pauline Carroll...
Funding for unfinished housing estates abolished
Funding will no longer be available to Laois County Council for outstanding works in unfinished housing estates.
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming has...
Memorial mass for much loved Ballinakill woman
A memorial mass will be held in Ballinakill on Saturday for Mary Francis McLaurin who left her native village to make a new life...
Laois delegation protests against imports from Brazil
Delegates from Laois IFA were front and centre at the protest against proposals to offer Brazil and other South American countries further access to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 5, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Pauline Carroll (nee Mc Evoy)
Killeen, Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Pauline Carroll...
Bright Sparks coffee morning for Dyslexia in Portlaoise
The Bright Sparks Learning Centre will be hosting a Coffee morning this Friday, October 6 at 10.30 am in the Parish Centre, Portlaoise.
All proceeds...
Road closed after accident involving cattle truck
A road in Mountmellick remains closed following a traffic accident involving a cattle truck earlier this morning.
The accident occurred close to the Rock NS,...
IFA welcomes status quo on farm development charges
The recent agreement by Laois County Council not to increase development charges for agricultural development is recognition of the importance of farming in Laois,...
Support urged for fundraiser on behalf of seriously ill local garda
Support is being sought for a fundraiser this weekend to raise funds for a local garda in Abbeyleix who is battling serious illness.
Gardai in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen (Kitty) Carmody
Mountmellick, Laois / Kilkishen, Clare
The death has taken place at...