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 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,...
In Pictures: Historic scenes as Graiguecullen Ladies achieve senior status for the first time
There were wild scenes of celebration in Annanough on Saturday as we saw Ladies football history made.
For the first time ever, Graiguecullen were crowned...
Laois County Council signs €26.22 million funding agreement for energy retrofit projects
Laois County Council has signed a three-year Pathfinder Funding Agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
This agreement secures €26.22 million in investment...
In Pictures: Big success as St Abban’s AC host first Primary Schools Cross Country
The first running of the St Abbans AC Primary Schools Cross Country Relays took place recently in Killeshin.
The event was attended by 11 schools...
Laois SFC: Keane the hero as Byron heroics see Courtwood reach first ever final
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Courtwood 1-15 St Joseph's 2-11
Laois SFC Semi Final
Courtwood...
Laois SFC: Champions advance to another final as Portarlington get the better of Graiguecullen
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Portarlington 1-15 Graigueucullen 0-6
Laois SFC Semi Final
Portarlington's defence...
In Pictures: Wild celebrations as Killeshin claim Laois Ladies JFC title in style
What a difference a year makes! That is some sort of a saying but one that everyone in Killeshin could relate to yesterday.
12 months...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College hosts successful open nights
Portlaoise College welcomed large numbers of prospective students and their families to its two Open Nights held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Each...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Stradbally avenge 2024 Rosenallis defeat to reach second final in three...
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Stradbally 0-19 Rosenallis 2-8
Laois SFC 'B' Semi Final
Stradbally...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Dramatic comeback as Emo recover from seven down to knock out...
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Emo 1-12 The Heath 1-11
Laois SFC 'B' Semi...
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Park-Ratheniska celebrate return to football’s top table
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There were scenes of wild celebration in O'Moore...
In Pictures: Fourth annual John Duggan Memorial Cup a massive success as more than...
The organisers of the Portlaoise CBS past pupils union, Kevin Sheehan and Mark Keenan, held the annual golf classic in The Heritage Golf resort...
In Pictures: Green and gold galore as Ratheniska NS show their support ahead of...
Excitement continues to build ahead of Friday’s Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate football championship final.
Arles-Kilcruise and Park-Ratheniska will go head to head for a place...
Laois man recognised with top European recruitment award for second year running
Laois man Colin Donnery, Group CEO of FRS Co-Op, has received a top European recruitment honour for the second year running.
This is after the...
In Pictures: Excitement building as Arles NS shows their support ahead of Intermediate final
Excitement is building ahead of Friday's Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate football championship final.
Arles-Kilcruise and Park-Ratheniska will go head to head for a place in...
Almost 7,000 households in Laois to benefit from €924 Fuel Allowance
Almost 7,000 households in Laois are to benefit from the Fuel Allowance as payments under the scheme commenced yesterday.
Laois TD Sean Fleming welcomed the...
‘No injuries’ as Laois emergency services respond when tractor enters grand canal
Laois emergency services were called into action last night when a tractor entered the Grand Canal near Vicarstown.
The driver was transporting a load when...
Big Laois success as Ade Boy romps to victory in Navan at the weekend
There was big Laois success in Navan over the weekend as Ade Boy romped to victory in the bumper.
The horse is owned by former...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Finals galore as football and hurling season gets down to business
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We are hurtling towards the end of September...
In Pictures: Clonad GAA marks Culture Night with screening of An Cailín Ciúin
On Friday, September 19, the Clonad GAA clubhouse was filled with warmth and community spirit they marked Culture Night.
This was done with a memorable...
Laois IHC: Early goals crucial as Clonad defeat Slieve Bloom again to reach final
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Clonad 3-16 Slieve Bloom 0-14
Laois IHC Semi Final
Clonad...
In Pictures: Cycle in Dunmore Wood for Laois launch of European Mobility Week
Laois PPN, in collaboration with Healthy Laois, hosted the launch event for European Mobility Week.
This year's theme emphasizes the importance of reducing car dependency...
Laois Premier IHC: Ballyfin battle past Camross to reach final … whenever it will...
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Ballyfin 2-18 Camross 1-12
Laois Premier IHC Semi Final
Ballyfin...