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.
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...
Laois TD welcomes the re-opening of the Chinese markets to Irish beef
Laois TD Willie Aird has welcomed the news that Chinese markets have been re-opened to Irish beef.
The market had been closed since September 2024,...
Former Laois Ladies footballer inducted into the LGFA Hall of Fame
A former Laois Ladies footballer has been officially inducted into the LGFA Hall of Fame.
Former Timahoe and Laois stalwart Mary Casey has followed in...
Leinster Colleges JHC ‘C’ Final: Glory for St Fergal’s as they prove far too...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 7-11 Portmarnock CS 3-7
Leinster Colleges JHC 'C' Final
St Fergal's Rathdowney have been crowned Leinster Colleges JHC 'C' champions following victory in...
Portlaoise-based financial planning practice acquired by former Tipperary hurler’s company
SYS Financial, one of Ireland’s leading financial advisory firms, has announced the acquisition of Portlaoise financial planning practice GTL Life and Pensions.
The acquisition is...
Laois’s first All-Star takes charge of native club ahead of 2026 season
Laois's first All-Star, Pat Critchley, has been appointed as the manager of the Portlaoise senior hurlers for 2026.
The Portlaoise native take the reigns after...
Four new additional special classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Four new additional special classes have been announced for four Laois primary and secondary schools.
Our Ladys Meadows Durrow, Presentation Primary Portarlington and Scoil Phádraig...
In Pictures: Homecoming celebration for Stripe Young Scientist runner-up Joshua Corbett
St. Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise celebrated the outstanding achievement of Sixth Year student Joshua Corbett, who was named Runner-Up Overall Individual at the Stripe Young...
Search on for the winner after Laois player scoops €49k prize in National Lotto
A Lotto player in Laois is celebrating a windfall of €49,071 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday’s Lotto draw.
The winning Quick...
Laois childcare to reopen on Monday following two days of forced closure
A Laois childcare facility will reopen on Monday after it was forced to close last Thursday.
Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare, the impacted provider, were forced...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Kilkenny in the Walsh Shield...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The Walsh Shield continues this...
Laois childcare facility ‘hopefully’ set to reopen on Monday following forced closure
A Laois childcare facility will 'hopefully' reopen on Monday after it was forced to close last Thursday.
Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare is the impacted provider...
Laois students from Heywood and Thurles win awards at at Stripe Young Scientist of...
It has been a magical week for Laois students at the Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition - and the good news keeps...
New year will bring ‘more secure water supply for Durrow’ says Uisce Eireann
It’s set to be a busy start to the new year on the Derry Road, Durrow, with Uisce Éireann crews on site from next...
Laois student scoops two major awards at Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition
A young Laois student has been crowned runner up in the Stripe Young Scientist of the year for 2026.
Joshua Corbett, a Sixth Year student...