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.
ACFL Division 1: Portlaoise and St Joseph’s conclude league phase with wins over Emo...
Portlaoise and St Joseph's rounded off their Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 campaigns with wins over Emo and Graiguecullen this evening.
There was nothing...
Making the case for Laois to have its own museum and where it could...
A Laois County Councillor has made the case for the county to have its own museum.
Independent Councillor James Kelly brought forward a motion on...
Italy, France and Spain – Portlaoise College’s Erasmus Programme proves a big success
This year, Portlaoise College took part in a successful Erasmus+ Programme which has proved to be a massive success.
The Laois secondary school partnered with...
Cruinniú na nÓg: Abbeyleix celebrate 250 years plus events in Portlaoise, Mountrath, Castletown and...
The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week.
Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...
Stradbally Community Choir all set for latest performance in aid of Kolbe Special School
The Stradbally Community Choir are all set for their latest performance which is in aid of Kolbe Special School.
Kavanagh's in Portlaoise is the venue...
Laois Abroad: Trading Rosenallis for a spot near the Alps – meet the woman...
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The always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the third time in 2025.
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Leaving Cert Diary: Trigonometry, Irish or advanced gibberish, arms falling off and odd history!
Aoife Fitzpatrick is a Leaving Cert student in Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise. From Cullenagh, near Ballyroan, she is hoping to study Global Media...
Judging day approaches as Abbeyleix gears up to represent Ireland on the international stage
Abbeyleix is gearing up to represent Ireland on the international stage in the prestigious Communities in Bloom International Challenge 2025.
Communities in Bloom was established...
Cruinniú na nÓg: Events in Portarlington, Mountmellick and Stradbally
The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week.
Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...
Almost €600,000 announced for home improvements for older people and people with Disabilities
€592,189 has been allocated for funding for home improvements for older people and people with disabilities in Laois.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
Draws made for Laois Ladies club Senior, Intermediate and Junior football championships
The draw for the Laois Ladies Senior, Intermediate and Junior club football championships have been made.
Two of the three competitions involve a group stage...
Laois farmer elected vice-chair of Copa Cogeca beef group in Brussels
A Laois farmer has been elected as one of the new vice-chairs of the Copa Cogeca working party on beef.
Declan Hanrahan, a beef farmer...
Electric Picnic announce Main Stage to be powered by renewable energy
Electric Picnic has announced that its main stage will be powered by renewable electricity this year.
The music and arts festival, hosted in Stradbally from...
Laois County Council set to complete purchase of the former cinema in Portarlington
Laois County Council are set to complete the purchase of the former cinema in Portarlington.
This is according to Independent Councillor Aidan Mullins who confirmed...
Laois Americana-Pop artist Just Alice set to release new single ‘good thing.’
A young Laois singer is gearing up for a busy summer and is set to release a brand new single.
Just Alice, who is Alice...
Miss Laois all set to battle it out at 77th Miss Ireland Final this...
Robin Farrell from Rathdowney will represent Laois in the 2025 Miss Ireland Final coming up on June 14 at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim,...
After a one year absence, the Laois Walks Festival is set to return for...
After a one year absence, the Laois Walks Festival is set to return with events throughout July.
The annual walking festival ran for 18 consecutive...
Seven Talking Points following Laois’s Joe McDonagh Cup final defeat to Kildare
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1 - Man of the...
In Pictures: Not the result but massive support as Laois contest Joe McDonagh Cup...
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The Laois senior hurlers came...
In Pictures: A great selection of images as Laois claimed Celtic Challenge glory in...
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There were scenes of great...
In Pictures: National Nature Hero Award for rural Laois primary school
Scoil Fionntain Naofa, Shanahoe, Abbeyleix have been announced as the recipients of a Nature Hero award for the school year 2024-2025.
This national award is...
Tommy Fitzgerald: Kildare had the edge on us in terms of size, athleticism and...
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Laois senior hurling manager Tommy...
Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois lose second consecutive final as Kildare prove too strong for...
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Laois 1-19 Kildare 2-26
Joe McDonagh...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Kildare in Joe McDonagh Cup...
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The big day has arrived...
Laois striker to the fore as Midlands reach Gaynor Cup Bowl final against Galway
The Midlands League have reached the Gaynor Cup Bowl final against Galway later today.
The representative side of the local soccer league will have the...
Laois Abroad: Meet the Portlaoise couple who made Melbourne in Australia their home
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The always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the second time in 2025.
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Appeal for information launched after three people arrested following Garda chase
Gardai are appealing for information following an incident of dangerous driving that took place last Sunday.
Gardai observed a vehicle driving dangerously from Rathdowney to...
In Pictures: ‘Sunset Cycle’ event held as part of Bike Week proves a big...
Laois PPN in collaboration with SVT Activity & Wellness Hub, welcomed a large number of PPN Member Group attendees to ‘Sunset Cycle’ event recently.
This...
HIQA halts admissions to Laois nursing home following RTE Investigates programme
HIQA have halted new admission to the Laois nursing home featured in last night’s RTE Investigates programme.
There was widespread shock and outrage last night...
Athletics: Outstanding performances as Laois students compete at All-Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships
The All-Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships took place in Tullamore last weekend and a number of Laois students excelled.
Laois students in Colaiste Iosagain,...