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In Pictures: Record number take part in Portlaoise 5k race

Competitors at the finish of the Portlaoise 5k road race

The Streets of Portlaoise 5k race saw a record number of 800 runners take part on St Patrick’s Day. The annual 5k road race took place on what was a cold but dry morning. Elite runners came from all over the country including Olympians Mick Clohisey and Kerry O’Flaherty. This year saw the introduction of…

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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.