Alan Hartnett
Stradbally native Alan Hartnett is a graduate of Knockbeg College who has worked in the local and national media since 2008. Alan has a BA in Economics, Politics and Law and an MA in Journalism from DCU. His happiest moment was when Jody Dillon scored THAT goal in the Laois senior football final in 2016.
Laois business announced as finalists in national sustainability awards
Repak have announced the finalists for the 2025 Repak Resource Awards as a Laois business is among the nominees.
CJ Sheeran Ltd has been shortlisted...
In Pictures: Huge excitement as Laois primary school behind Courtwood and St Conleth’s in...
There was great excitement in Rath National School as a number of very special guests made an appearance yesterday.
This weekend is a massive one...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns announces joint winners of this year’s Pollinator Lawn Art Competition
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns has announced joint winners of this year’s Pollinator Lawn Art Competition.
These are Scoil Mhuire National School and the Keegan Family.
The competition...
New Laois childcare service to open at site of former school following €329,000 funding
A new childcare facility for Laois is set to open its doors at the start of 2026.
This is thanks to a successful funding application...
Laois SHC ‘B’: Match Off again and it may well be that final is...
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The newly formed and now apparently ill-fated Laois...
People First Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at All-Ireland Credit Union...
People First Credit Union has been shortlisted as a finalist in four categories at this year’s All-Ireland Credit Union Awards.
The prestigious national event celebrates...
David O’Brien: ‘There’s nothing as special as winning with your own club’
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There is few things more enjoyable in sport...
Laois GAA Fixtures: All of this week’s games as football finals come into focus
We are into the second week of October and this is crunch time for the GAA clubs in Laois.
This week sees a host of...
Well-known Laois family set to take on fundraising Camino in memory of beloved dad...
A well known Laois family are set to get their walking boots on and take on the Camino for a fundraiser.
The Heffernans from Killeshin,...
Laois SHC: Super second half sees Camross ease past Rathdowney-Errill and into the final
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Camross 2-21 Rathdowney-Errill 0-15
Laois SHC Semi Final
A strong...
Laois SHC: Dunne the hero as champions Clough-Ballacolla survive extra time scare from Ballinakill
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Clough-Ballacolla 3-23 Ballinakill 0-23 AET
Laois SHC Semi Final
Cillian...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from the Laois SHC semi finals
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It is a massive day on the local...
In Pictures: Great celebrations as Clonad end 33 year wait for championship glory
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There were great scenes in O'Moore Park yesterday...
Five Laois producers take home awards as Blas na hÉireann 2025 winners announced
All roads led to Dingle on Friday for the eagerly anticipated finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards.
Now in their 18th year,...
Laois SHC: Senior double header as semi finals set for decision in O’Moore Park
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Clough-Ballacolla v Ballinakill
Laois SHC Semi Final in O'Moore...
Laois IHC: Onions and Holland lead the way as Clonad claim first championship glory...
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Clonad 1-18 Mountrath 1-13
Laois IHC Final
Clonad are Laois...
In Pictures: Laois school’s annual coffee afternoon for Laois Hospice a big success
The weather may have been miserable but spirits were high in Timahoe NS on Friday as the children held their annual coffee afternoon in...
Previews: Senior hurling survival and a place in the Premier IHC final to be...
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Castletown v Portlaoise
Laois SHC Relegation Final in Colt...
Laois Connects 2025 launches programme of Health and Wellbeing Events
The Laois Connects 2025 Health & Wellbeing Programme, led by Laois County Council will take place from October 6-12.
Events are happening throughout the county...
WATCH: ‘Killeagh’ in Mountrath as St Fintan’s BNS all set for Laois IHC final...
Excitement is building ahead of Saturday’s Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate hurling championship final.
Clonad and Mountrath will go head to head for a place in...
Laois Senator calls on government to fund action for Bovine TB and to oppose...
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has welcomed the acceptance of Sinn Féin amendments to a Seanad motion on agriculture.
The amendments, which received cross party...
New visitor signage to be unveiled at Aghaboe Abbey with Austrian Ambassador to attend
Laois Heritage Office and Creative Ireland Laois have announced the unveiling of a new visitor interpretive sign at Aghaboe Abbey on Saturday, October 11...
Laois County Councillor calls for part of Portlaoise Prison to be turned into a...
A Laois County Councillor has called for a conversation on the possibility of turning part of Portlaoise Prison into a tourist attraction.
Independent Councillor Tommy...
In Pictures: Excitement building as Clonad GAA host meet and greet night ahead of
Excitement is building ahead of Saturday’s Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate hurling championship final.
Clonad and Mountrath will go head to head for a place in...
Laois County Councillors call for planning exemptions for IPAS centres to be removed
A group of Laois County Councillors submitted two motions calling on the government to remover planning exemptions for IPAS centres.
The current rules around International...
In Pictures: Laois even ages and novice cross country championships a big success
The Cross-Country calendar began in earnest on Sunday, September 28, with St Abban’s AC hosting the Even Ages and Novice Cross Country Championships.
The event...
Two Laois Macra members recognised for excellence in leadership and volunteering
Macra recognised the outstanding dedication, leadership, and volunteerism of its members at a special awards ceremony recently.
This was held following the National Training Day...
Mountrath Community School Future Leaders strike gold at Croke Park
There was huge cause for celebration at Mountrath Community School as the TY GAA Future Leaders group of 2024/25 were honoured with the prestigious...
‘You are more Fine Gael than me. The big Fine Gael head on you’...
A war of words, as it so often does, broke out among Councillors in the Chamber of Laois County Council yesterday.
What appeared to be...
Portlaoise Hospital to hold ceremony to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Maternity Staff from the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance for bereaved families who have experienced a pregnancy loss,...