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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.

Portlaoise College’s TY show ‘Back to the 80’s’ lights up the Dunamaise Arts Centre

Portlaoise College's recent Transition Year show "Back to the 80's" took audiences on a nostalgic journey through time at the Dunamaise Arts Centre. From the...

In Pictures: History made as The Heath hosts first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade

History was made in The Heath this morning as they hosted their first ever St Patrick's Day Parade. In lovely sunshine, the community came together...

Seven Talking Points as Laois footballers see 100% winning league run ended by Leitrim

The Laois senior footballers saw their 100% record in Division 4 wiped out by Leitrim in O'Moore Park. It was a second successive win for...

NFL Division 4: Promotion charge on hold as late Leitrim surge sees them defeat...

Laois 1-13 Leitrim 0-17 NFL Division 4 Round 6  Laois's charge towards Division 3 hit a speed bump as they were beaten by Leitrim for the...
PJ Kelly Ballybrittas

‘Dire situation’ as raw sewage ‘seeping out’ onto main road near Laois village

A 'dire situation' where raw sewage is seeping out onto a main road near a Laois village was highlighted at a Laois County Council...
The Glen, Kilnacourt

‘Frustration’ as Laois housing estate, ‘completed 15 years’, still waiting for ‘taking in charge’...

A Laois County Councillor expressed his frustration at the slow process behind 'Taking in Charge' of a Portarlington housing estate. Sinn Fein's Aidan Mullins asked,...

Your guide to the game as Laois hurlers face Kerry in NHL Division 2...

NHL Division 2 – Laois v Kerry In O'Moore Park at 2pm The Laois hurlers take on Kerry this afternoon in the fifth game of this...

Your guide to the game as Laois footballers continue Division 4 campaign home to...

National Football League Division 4 Round 6 – Laois v London In O’Moore Park at 4.15pm Team news? Laois senior football manager has made two changes from...

RTE cameras set to capture the occasion at first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade...

The RTE cameras will be present in The Heath on Sunday when history is made as the local community there will hold its first...
Tim and Marguerite Drennan holding up a copy of the Limerick Voice with a memorial of Joe featured on the cover. Picture: Alan Place

University of Limerick unveils journalism competition in memory of late Laois student

The Department of Journalism in University of Limerick (UL) has established a competition in memory of Joe Drennan (21), a final year journalism student,...
Milltown, St Joseph's GAA

Three passing bays to be installed on ‘narrow and busy’ Laois road

Laois County Council has agreed to install three passing bays from the N80 up to St Joseph's GAA grounds at Milltown. This is St Joseph's...
Emily Lacey and Orla Hennessy Ladies All-Stars

Two Laois players named as 2024 Ladies HEC All-Stars and Rising Stars announced

The 2024 Ladies HEC All-Star and Rising Stars teams have been announced, celebrating the top performers from a very entertaining season of Ladies HEC...
Electric Picnic Ukraine

Stradbally the biggest accommodation centre for Ukrainians as new rule come into place on...

Stradbally is the biggest of five Designated Accommodation Centres to provide 90 days of accommodation for new arrivals from Ukraine. New rules governing how Ireland...
Scoil Chriost Ri Irish Angus Beef Competition Main

Scoil Chriost Ri finalists fly to Belgium for study tour with Certified Irish Angus

Three Laois students flew out to Belgium last month as part of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Beef Competition. Scoil Chriost Ri students Jill Sheehy,...

In Pictures: Laois students crowned All-Ireland champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition

There is huge excitement in Timahoe as two students have been crowned All-Ireland champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition. Scoil Mhuire Fatima students Emma...
Elaine Cuddy and Alexandra Kuran of TUS

Two Laois students recognised for Academic Excellence at TUS Athlone

The academic accomplishments of 70 exceptional students at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) were celebrated at a prestigious Dean’s Honours List ceremony...
Salvador Ziggy Cheltenham (2)

Laois owned horse bidding for glory as 2024 Cheltenham Races get underway today

It is Christmas time for horse racing enthusiasts and casual punters alike as the Cheltenham Races for 2024 get underway today. The English venue will...
Gary Colton Dark Finds Main LoveLaois Podcast

LoveLaois Podcast: From Mountmellick to Toronto and back again – the incredible story of...

On the latest episode of the LoveLaois Podcast, we feature an interview with a Laois man who has an incredible story. Mountmellick native Gary Colton...

Talking Sport Podcast: Coaching, development squads, Go Games and Cul Camps update with Shane...

It has been a couple of months since we last heard from Laois GAA's Head of Games Development Shane Keegan. The Rathdowney native joins Alan...
Lenovo Laptops St Fergal's Rathdowney (1)

Laois secondary school awarded £40,000 worth of Lenovo Laptops

St Fergal’s College in Rathdowney was the only school during 2023, across Ireland and Britain, to secure a Digital Equity Funding grant from Lenovo. Consequently,...

South Leinster Colleges JFC ‘C’ Final: Goals galore as Portlaoise CBS lose out to...

Portlaoise CBS 3-15 Colaiste Bhride Carnew (Wicklow) 5-12 South Leinster Colleges JFC 'C' Final  Portlaoise CBS and Colaiste Bhride Carnew of Wicklow produced an eight goal...
Stephen Duff Orla Hennessy DCU ATU SLigo Main

UPDATED: Big Laois success as Ladies football Higher Education competitions conclude at the weekend

There was big Laois involvement and success as the Ladies football Higher Education competitions concluded over the weekend. The showpiece event was the O'Connor Cup...

Your guide to the game as Laois hurlers face Meath in NHL Division 2

NHL Division 2 – Meath v Laois In Pairc Tailteann at 2pm The Laois hurlers take on Meath this afternoon in the fourth game of this...

Double success for Scoil Chriost Ri as First and Second Year claim Midlands A...

The Scoil Chriost Ri 1st and 2nd Year basketball teams took both Regional A Midlands/South East championships in St Mary’s Sports Hall recently. Scoil Chriost...

In Pictures: Environmental excellence at celebrated at annual gathering of Laois Tiday Towns groups

The community of Abbeyleix took centre stage at the recent AGM of Laois Tidy Towns where environmental achievements and initiatives were celebrated. The event commenced...

Details announced as ‘Clean Up Laois Week’ set to return next month

Laois County Council are asking local communities to spring into action to join the fight against litter again this Spring. To participate groups, communities, neighbours and...
Conor Kelly and Craig Adams

Two Laois lads selected as Ireland Club XV team chosen for international against Portugal...

The Ireland Club XV team to play Portugal ‘A’ at the Estádio Universitário de Lisboa tonight has been confirmed. The game will be live streamed...
International Rules Masters Ireland v Australia

Laois involvement as three International Rules matches between Ireland and Australia set for Saturday

Three International Rules matches between Ireland and Australia will take place on Saturday and there will be Laois involvement in each of them. This is...

ACFL Division 4: Portlaoise leading the way as lower football leagues get set for...

When you get down to the lower grades in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Divisions, you have teams from all sorts of championship levels...
Mick Behan RIP

Sadness in Courtwood community at the passing of Mick Behan

There is sadness in the Courtwood, Rath and Ballybrittas communities this week with the news of the death of Mick Behan, a hugely popular...