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.
GAA: Laois minor footballers name 36-player panel for 2026 season
The Laois minor hurling panel has been named ahead of the 2026 season.
Manager Brendan Phelan has confirmed a 36-player panel who will represent Laois...
Laois senior footballers name 36-player squad ahead of National League campaign
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named a 36-player panel ahead of the National Football League.
Laois will begin life in Division 3 this...
In Pictures: Memorial bench unveiled to honour Laois’s first Special Olympic medalist
There was a very special event in Castletown over the weekend as a memorial bench in honour of Laois's first Special Olympic medalists was...
Athletics: Downey sets a new National Record while St Abban’s also feature at National...
There was big Laois success at the National Indoor AAI Games which took place last weekend.
Portlaoise AC's Dan Downey won the U-18 All Ireland...
Concern raised after armed and masked man attempts to enter property in Laois
Members of a local community in Laois have been left shaken following a serious incident which happened last night.
According to Sinn Fein Local Area...
Calls increase for later train service to cater for increasing numbers of commuters in...
Laois County Councillors and two Laois TDs have called for the introduction of a later train service in the county.
The issue was first raised...
Kelly Cup: Draw made as nine teams prepare to resume domestic action next month
The draw has been made for the 2026 edition of the Laois GAA pre-season football competition - the Kelly Cup.
Nine teams have entered the...
GAA: Laois minor footballers name captain, vice-captains and 37-player panel for 2026 season
The Laois minor football panel has been named ahead of the 2026 season.
Manager Dave McGrath has confirmed a 37-player panel who will represent Laois...
Laois student named runner up in national Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award 2026
A young Laois student has been named as the runner up in the national Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award competition.
The Youth Ambassador competition is...
GAA: Huge Laois involvement as Pfizer reach Leinster Inter-Firms final after defeating Gardai
Pfizer will contest the Leinster Inter-Firms final after claiming Regional glory last week.
The multi-national company entered the competition for the first time this season...
Laois Heritage Society announces details of Annual General Meeting
The Laois Heritage Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 22, at 8pm in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The aim of...
Jobs market in Laois jumps almost 20% in 2025 – bucking national trend
The jobs market in Laois saw a substantial 19% rise in the number of advertised vacancies during 2025, bucking the national trend where the...
Laois IFA President to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg next week
IFA President Francie Gorman confirmed that he will travel to Strasbourg in France next week for a Mercosur protest organised by the French farm...
Laois TD tells Taoiseach to Taoiseach to ‘stop dancing around the Occupied Territories Bill’
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley told Micheál Martin in the Dail to bring forward the Occupied Territories Bill.
The Laois TD wants Ireland ban trade...
Two Laois businesses set to take part in Local Enterprise Showcase at RDS
Some of Laois’s best up and coming craft and design businesses are set to take part in the Local Enterprise Showcase at the RDS.
Starting...
‘In Laois, house prices are up, rents are up, homelessness is up and notices...
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has urged the government to take action to assist those in the 'squeezed middle to get secure accommodation'.
Deputy Stanley...
Portlaoise College students explore the life and art of Casimir Markievicz at the Royal...
Fifth and Sixth year students in Portlaoise College had the wonderful opportunity to attend the launch of the travelling panel exhibition Casimir Markievicz: A...
Laois native takes over presidency of Irish Exporters Association
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has announced the appointment of Liam Hyland as President of the Association.
Liam is Director of Export and International Trade,...
Prizes up for grabs as St Abban’s launch details of brand new race on...
St Abban’s AC will host Laois’ newest 5km race on St Brigid’s Day, Sunday February 1.
The club also run the hugely successful Fit4Life series...
Laois communities encouraged to step into their wellies to support Embrace FARM
Embrace FARM, Ireland’s only support network for farm families, has announced the third annual Wear Our Wellies (WOW) Day will take place on Friday,...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of Eileen Burke as the new Hospital Manager.
Eileen brings nearly two decades of experience in healthcare...
Laois benefits from EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme
Fáilte Ireland have announced that a further 17 projects, worth over €5.5 million, were awarded funding through the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism...
Second winner of the week as Laois player successful in latest lotto draw
A Lotto player from Laois has scooped €38,052 after matching five numbers and the bonus in the most recent draw.
The latest winner purchased their...
ESB Networks to boost energy awareness with two Laois schools taking part in Weather...
ESB Networks has announced the expansion of its Weather Watch Schools Programme, which has seen strong uptake from schools in Laois.
ESBN Weather Watch is...
2nd Year Football: Super second half comeback sees Portlaoise CBS crowned South Leinster ‘B’...
Portlaoise CBS 4-11 Gorey CS 4-7
South Leinster ‘B’ 2nd Year Football Championship Final
Portlaoise CBS have been crowned South Leinster 'B' Second Year champions following...
Laois Rose looking to add glitterball to Rose of Tralee gong as she becomes...
Katelyn Cummins could soon have a glitterball trophy to go with her Rose of Tralee winners’ sash after she was backed into favourite to...
Laois GAA: High profile coaching workshop, coach education and Laois Gaels relaunch
Laois GAA have announced a range of coaching education programmes and a relaunch of their supporters club - Laois Gaels.
The first coaching workshop of...
Record number of Laois households installed solar panels in 2025
A record number of solar panels were installed on homes in Co. Laois in 2025, according to new SEAI data.
Some 574 households in Laois...
In Pictures: Knock Vintage Club Men’s Shed host successful open evening
Knock Vintage Club Men's Shed hosted a successful open evening at their premises recently.
Laois TD Sean Fleming, Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh, Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley, IFA...
No occupational therapy for children in Laois as HSE do ‘not have approval to...
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has slammed the fact that there is no occupational therapy for children and young people in Laois.
Occupational therapy...