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.
In Pictures: Laois Jobs Fair returns to Portlaoise and proves a great success
Following a hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Laois Jobs Fair returned to the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise on Tuesday...
Laois school’s Parent’s Choir going from strength to strength with plans for performance coming...
Portlaoise College has always had a strong community spirit consisting of management, staff, students and parents.
Sinead Walsh is the Chairperson of the Parent's Council...
Laois the underdogs as Leinster U-20 football campaign to begin in Hawkfield
Eddie Kinsella’s Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster championship away to Kildare this evening.
Laois are seeking to reach a third final in four years...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Tidy Towns hosts Laois Federation of Tidy Towns Seminar
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns hosted the Laois Federation of Tidy Towns Seminar recently.
The well-attended event kicked off with a tour of the village and community...
Laois and Offaly have new judge appointed as Newbridge solicitor promoted to the role
The Government has decided to nominate Newbridge based solicitor Andrew Cody for appointment as an Ordinary Judge of the District Court.
President Michael D Higgins...
In Pictures: Carlow soccer league glory for St Fiacc’s U-13 and U-15 girls
St Fiacc's girls U-13 and U-15 teams were crowned Carlow soccer league winners in the last week.
Four years ago, the Graiguecullen club put a...
First-ever Nursing and Midwifery awards presented at Portlaoise Hospital
Five nurses and midwives at Portlaoise Hospital have been named as winners of the first ever HEART Awards.
H.E.A.R.T stands for Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect...
Contract signed for 94 new car parking spaces to be constructed near Laois train...
Laois County Council has contracted with Ardain Developments Limited for the provision of a 94 space Public Carpark at Railway Street in Portlaoise.
The site,...
Laois duo to the fore but Republic of Ireland just miss out on qualification...
The Republic of Ireland U-19 Women's team finished second in their qualifying group but it was not enough to seal a place at this...
Gardai launch investigation as residents ‘living in fear’ following ‘random acts of vandalism’ in...
Residents of a Laois housing estate say they are 'living in fear' following a spate of random acts of vandalism that have taken place...
Injury concerns for Laois senior hurlers ahead of Leinster championship opener with Dublin
Earlier than ever before, the Leinster senior hurling championship is set to get underway this weekend.
After a shortened Covid season last year, the competition...
In Pictures: Great celebrations as St Aengus capture CCFL Division 3 title
St Aengus were crowned CCFL Division 3 champions following victory at the weekend.
They faced Stradbally Town B in a game where victory would guarantee...
Laois U-20 football team named for Leinster Championship opener with Kildare
Laois U-20 football manager Eddie Kinsella has named his starting team for Thursday's clash with Kildare.
It contains six of the team that were beaten...
In Pictures: First Festival of Flight in Laois a huge success
The first ever Festival of Flight held to celebrate the rich history of aviation and exploration in Laois has been a resounding success.
The events,...
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Laois farmer pleads with dog owners after lambs and ewes brutally...
*The images contained at the bottom this article are distressing but we have published them to show what can happen when livestock are attacked...
Fourth Laois student awarded UCD scholarships for academic excellence
A fourth Laois student has received a UCD Entrance Scholar Award earlier for academic excellence.
Sarah Graham sat her Leaving Cert in St Leo's College...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as county action begins to ramp up...
It’s another busy week of action on the Laois GAA club scene with games across the county in both codes and at adult and...
‘Disbelief and anger’ as the ‘sale and marketing of turf is to be prohibited’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said there is a sense of disbelief and anger within rural communities following confirmation that the sale...
Invite extended by Laois Chamber for Ukrainian refugees to attend Laois Jobs Fair
Laois Chamber are inviting Ukrainian refugees who have relocated to Laois and surrounding counties to visit the upcoming Laois Jobs Fair.
This takes place tomorrow...
Two students awarded entrance scholarships at Laois secondary school
Two incoming first years have won the St Marys CBS “From each his best” scholarship awards for 2022/2023.
Jack Nolan of St Colman’s National School...
Laois lads in the mix as AIL gets down to business end of season
A number of Laois rugby players have knockout games to look forward to in the coming weeks in the All Ireland League.
Craig Adams from...
100% Division 1B start continues for Stradbally while Killeshin and Clonaslee-St Manman’s also win
The Heath 1-8 Stradbally 3-12
ACFL Division 1B Round 3
Stradbally made it three wins from three games as they ran out 10 point wins over...
A first win for Courtwood while O’Dempsey’s continue good form in latest Division 1A...
St Joseph's 0-11 Courtwood 2-10
ACFL Division 1A
Courtwood have their first win of 2022 after they defeated St Joseph's by five points in Kellyville this...
Late Dorgan and Murphy points see Graigue inflict third straight defeat on Ballyroan-Abbey
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-7 Graiguecullen 0-11
ACFL Division 1A Round 3
Late points from teenagers Jamie Murphy and Aaron Dorgan sealed a second straight Division 1A win for...
Brennan, Finn and Darcy to the fore as Portlaoise CBS claim South Leinster Second...
Portlaoise CBS 2-14 Cross and Passion Kilcullen 3-8
Second Year South Leinster ‘C’ Football Championship Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned Second Year South Leinster 'C' Football...
Childcare in ‘urgent need of reform to reduce costs’ says Laois TD
'We have one of the most expensive childcare systems in the European Union'.
So says Laois TD Brian Stanley who was speaking on the issue...
In Pictures: New church group officially opens in Laois town
A new Church called the Irish Reformed Church was inaugurated in Mountmellick last weekend.
The Christian Reformed Church professes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, and...
Wins for Portlaoise, Rathdowney-Errill, Ballyfin and Clonaslee-St Manman’s in Thursday’s hurling league action
Portlaoise 4-21 Mountrath 2-10
ACHL Division 1B Round 1
Portlaoise proved far too strong for Mountrath in Rathleague this evening as they ran out convincing 17...
Laois minor hurlers name captain, vice-captain and 34-player panel ahead of championship opener
The Laois minor hurlers have named their captain, vice-captain and 34-player panel ahead of the Leinster championship.
The side is captained this year by Camross'...
Local TD calls for government and An Post action ‘before post masters ballot on...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the Taoiseach to provide clarity on the timing and intention of Government regarding the publication of a...