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
Robert Sheehan on his helicopter trip with Tom Cruise
A helicopter trip with Tom Cruise, a new TV series, a lead role in a Peter Jackson film and a member of the LaoisToday Facebook...
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike trail could attract 25,000 visitors a year
Tourism bodies in Laois believe the €4 million Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail which has recently been granted planning permission could attract up to...
20 years ago: Port woman on front of Irish Times
A photo taken of Grainne Corcoran from Portarlington protesting on behalf of refugees - which appeared on the front of the The Irish Times...
Countdown on to massive Mountmellick Zumba fundraiser
With the countdown very much on to the Zumba life-saving fundraiser in Mountmellick, the organiser behind it says she has been overwhelmed by the...
Former Laois hurler honoured by Tullamore GAA
A former Laois hurling stalwart was recently crowned Tullamore GAA clubman of the year across the border in Offaly.
Former Castletown star John O’Sullivan was...
Council backs legalisation of cannabis
Laois County Council has backed a motion in support of medicinal cannabis, to help people suffering from medical conditions.
Cllr Noel Tuohy, who brought the...
Cllr Mulhall asked not to shake President Trump’s hand
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Mullhall was asked not to shake President Donald Trump’s hand if he meets him on his visit to...
Southern Relief Road to ease traffic problems
This is definitely good news for Portlaoise.
The Southern Relief Road will connect the Timahoe and Abbeyleix Roads and should ease traffic congestion. It...
3,000 houses lie vacant as housing waiting list grows
Many families in Laois are waiting over four years to secure a council house, while 3,000 houses are currently lying idle in the county.
Due...
10 lesser known facts about Minister Charlie Flanagan
As Charlie Flanagan is honoured with a civic reception by Laois County Council, we take a look at some of the lesser known facts.
One...
Minister Charlie Flanagan accorded the highest recognition from people of Laois
The worldwide brief and varied political career of Charlie Flanagan was recognised by his own when he was accorded the highest local honour, a...
Victim of Crettyard road accident named
The victim of the road traffic accident near Crettyard over the weekend has been named as Wayne O’Neill (38), a resident of Cloneen, Clough,...
Funding of €1millon approved for Portlaoise relief road
Funding of €1 million has been allocated to allow the compulsory purchase of land for the Portlaoise Southern Relief Road, which is seen as...