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.
Portlaoise CBS announce five scholarship winners for incoming first years
Portlaoise CBS have announced that five of the first years for the 2025/2026 academic year have received scholarship awards.
‘From Each Their Best’ awards two...
Preview: Two games down for decision this evening in the SHC and Premier IHC
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After a hectic Wednesday and Thursday, the club...
Two Laois students win national carbon monoxide safety competition
Two students from Scoil Naomh Eoin Killenard have won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it...
Fundraiser launched for Laois family left devastated after fire destroys their home
A fundraiser has been launched to help a Laois family who have been left devastated after their home was destroyed by a fire.
Erin and...
Preview: Four matches down for decision as Round 2 of SHC commences and Premier...
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Round 1 of the lower tier hurling championships...
Festa Junina – Brazilian culture in the heart of Laois to be celebrated this...
A carnival of sights, sounds and tastes will light up the centre of Portlaoise this weekend, when Festa Junina, a celebration of Brazilian culture...
Portlaoise nursing homes inspection oversight ‘not up to scratch’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has hit out at HIQA by saying that their nursing home inspection oversight is 'not up to scratch'.
Independent TD Brian Stanley...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures as club championship continues and camogie head...
As we head into the middle of July, the action continues as we have a huge week ahead.
Check out all the fixtures below:
TUESDAY, JULY...
CONFIRMED: Laois GAA announce that SHC clash between Portlaoise and Camross is a draw
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Laois GAA have confirmed that the senior hurling...
Laois SHC: Controversy over the score as Portlaoise stun Camross with dramatic combeack
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Camross 5-13 Portlaoise 2-22
(Referee Score Portlaoise 2-22 Camross...
Laois SHC: Depleted Clough-Ballacolla get title defence up and running by defeating Castletown
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Clough-Ballacolla 1-24 Castletown 1-14
Laois SHC Round 1
Clough-Ballacolla's defence...
Laois SHC: Round 1 concludes with Sunday double header in O’Moore Park
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The Laois Shopping Centre Senior Hurling championship is...
In Pictures: After 43 years on Railway Street – Nolan Locksmiths has moved to...
After 43 years in Railway Street Nolan Locksmiths have moved to a spanking new unit in Lyster Square in Downtown Portlaoise (R32 PA09).
The move...
Laois SHC: Round 1 continues with O’Moore Park double header
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The Laois Shopping Centre Senior Hurling championship got...
2 Johnnies set to land in Portlaoise to help Applegreen celebrate annual birthday
Applegreen is throwing a birthday party this July and they’ve enlisted Ireland’s The 2 Johnnies to lead the celebrations.
Taking place at Applegreen Midway, Junction...
Portlaoise Hospital team up with Gardai for new crime prevention programme
Portlaoise Hospital has officially launched Hospital Watch, a proactive crime prevention programme in the hospital setting.
Similar to a residential Neighbourhood Watch scheme, it operates...
Rowney defeats Mullins as Strong Link upsets odds on shot to claim Tipperary prize
There was Laois success over at Tipperary Racecourse last week as a horse owned by a Laois man turned over a favourite trained by...
In Pictures: Glorious conditions as the curtain falls on the 2025 Old Fort Festival
The 2025 edition of the Old Fort Festival came to a conclusion in glorious sunshine on Sunday.
Crowds flocked to Portlaoise all weekend as the...
In Pictures: Big crowds and mighty craic as 2025 Old Fort Festival begins with...
The Old Fort Festival returned to Portlaoise last night with a big crowd out in attendance.
The musical entertainment at Old Fort Festival inside the...
Pivotal Saturday in the club football leagues as all bar one final place will...
It is set to be a big Saturday of club football action in Laois with relegation and promotion up for grabs.
Those two topics will...
ACFL Division 1: Delaney’s goals and Whelan’s points lead Ballyroan-Abbey to the final
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-21 Portlaoise 0-15
ACFL Division 1 Semi Final
Ballyroan-Abbey will contest the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 final after they defeated Portlaoise this evening.
A...
Laois Abroad: From Sydney to Perth, missing Supermac’s but learning to live life –...
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The always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the fifth time in 2025.
Up next...
ACHL Division 6: Classy Connolly and deadly Dunne lead Ballyfin to glory against Borris-Kilcotton
Ballyfin 3-19 Borris-Kilcotton 2-15
ACHL Division 6 Final
Ballyfin were crowned Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 6 champions following victory over Borris-Kilcotton this evening.
This was a...
In Pictures: Community comes together as Laois principal retires after 44 years of service
A huge crowd turned out at The Swan Community Hall to celebrate the career of a much loved member of the area.
Kathleen Boland officially...
Independent TD makes the case for additional GPs and outlines shortages in Laois
Independent TD Brian Stanley has spoken about a shortage of GPs in Laois in the Dail recently.
Speaking directly to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Deputy Stanley...
Laois Library Service launches Summer Stars Reading Programme
Laois Libraries officially launched this year’s Summer Stars Reading Programme with special guest, children’s author Sarah Webb in Portlaoise Library.
Sarah joined Cathaoirleach of Laois...
In Pictures: Men’s Health Week 2025 celebrated in men’s sheds across Laois
Laois PPN, in collaboration with Healthy Laois, received a heartfelt welcome from the Portlaoise Men’s Shed, Mountmellick Men’s Shed, and Knock Vintage and Men’s...
In Pictures: Laois soccer club celebrate year of huge success in Carlow League
A big crowd gathered in the Talbot Hotel in Carlow recently as a Laois soccer club came together to celebrate a brilliant season.
Graiguecullen club...
Cosy Choir dazzles with magical sold out community concert to celebrate ten years
On Friday evening last, the Cosy Choir delivered an a performance to celebrate their ten year anniversary in front of a sold out audience.
Held...
Laois primary school named a Green-Schools Water School of the Year
Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, were named as regional Water School of the Year at the An Taisce Green-Schools awards, which were held in Dublin last...