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.
In Pictures: Laois actor visits local school for successful drama workshop
Actor and filmmaker Emmet Byrne facilitated drama workshops with children in Timahoe National School recently.
Emmet and workshop facilitator Caitríona Kenny were with 1st, 2nd...
In Pictures: Big attendance as workshop held to help inform the new Healthy Laois...
The Healthy Laois Unit of Laois County Council held a Consultation Workshop in the LOETB Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise recently.
Led by Emma O’Connor,...
History made as Colaiste Iosagain, Scoil Chriost Ri and Portlaoise CBS claim Midlands basketball...
History was made in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght yesterday as three Laois schools claimed glory in Midlands 'A' Regional finals.
The U-16 and...
In Pictures: Age Friendly Laois launch new ICE card which could help save lives
Age Friendly Laois recently launched a new initiative called the ICE card which they hope will save lives.
The ICE (In Case of Emergency) card...
Excitement building in Laois town ahead of arrival of Operation Transformation TV cameras
The Laois town of Stradbally is well used to being thrust into the national spotlight - and it is set to do so again...
Laois woman elected as National Events Director with Fianna Fáil Women’s Network
A Laois woman has been elected as National Events Director at the Fianna Fáil Women’s Network Conference which was held in Mullingar on Saturday...
Inability to recruit suitable coaches ‘one of the biggest problems in Laois GAA’
The inability to recruit suitable coaches for the inter-county squads has been labelled 'one of the biggest problems in Laois GAA'.
So says secretary Niall...
In Pictures: Magical Laois Ladies celebrated for All-Ireland success with Civic Reception
The wonderful Laois Ladies footballers were celebrated at a civic reception in Laois County Council last week.
The Ladies gave us a wonderful year in...
Portlaoise Library set to host talk from renowned Laois historian
Portlaoise Library is set to host a talk from historian Teddy Fennelly on the role of the press from 1913-1923 on Wednesday evening at...
Renewed calls for Minister to act as Community Welfare Officers still not reinstated in...
The Minister for Social Protection has been called upon to act in the community welfare sector in Laois.
Councillor Conor Bergin brought forward a motion...
€14 million ‘major and immediate’ investment announced for Portlaoise Hospital
A €14 million investment has been approved for a major extension to the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
The news was confirmed by Laois TD Sean...
Tributes paid following sad passing of kind-hearted Laois woman who gave her life to...
Tributes were paid in the Laois County Council chamber on Monday following the sad passing of Catherine Quigley.
Mrs Quigley, from Rockdale in Portlaoise, passed...
New appeal launched for Laois properties to house Ukrainian people
Laois County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.
The call...
First phase of new 67-home development in Portlaoise set to be handed over early...
Work on a brand new housing development adjacent to Portlaoise Train Station is progressing very well.
Clúid Housing’s new development, called Goldencroft, was recently inspected...
In Pictures: ‘Save Water, Save Earth’ – Laois school’s Water Action Day a huge...
Two years of concerted effort to reduce water usage culminated in a Laois primary school on Friday.
Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise held a...
Laois man Fitzgerald helps guide St Thomas’s to fifth straight Galway hurling success
St Thomas's claimed the Galway Senior hurling title for the fifth straight year on Sunday - and a Laois man was heavily involved.
Former Laois...
Laois teenage soccer player named U-17 Player of the Year for Bohemians
The League of Ireland season concluded earlier this month and will resume again next Spring.
Laois have been well represented in throughout both the men's...
Works for new Divisional Garda HQ in Portlaoise to begin in December or start...
Works on the new Portlaoise Garda station are expected to commence before the end of this year or at the start of 2023.
Minister of...
Main Street in Portarlington to be closed to traffic on Sunday as ESB set...
Main Street in Portarlington is set to be closed to traffic on Sunday so the ESB can carry out essential works.
So confirmed Sinn Fein...
Case made for Laois secondary school to receive brand new sports hall
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Minister for Education to approve funding for a sports hall at St Fergal’s College...
Laois TD welcomes €5,000 increase in income eligibility limits for social housing
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has welcomed the €5,000 increase across the three income eligibility limits for social housing.
Deputy Flanagan was responding to confirmation...
Brilliant Ballyroan-Abbey too strong for Courtwood-Emo to claim back-to-back U-20 titles
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-13 Courtwood-Emo 1-8
Laois U-20 Football Championship Final
Ballyroan-Abbey's underage dominance continued in the Centre of Excellence tonight as they defeated Courtwood-Emo in the U-20...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois U-20 football championship final
The Centre of Excellence is the place to be tonight as the Laois U-20 football championship final is down for decision.
Ballyroan-Abbey are hoping to...
Laois chosen as base for new season of popular RTE TV show Operation Transformation
This year, RTE’s popular TV series Operation Transformation will make Laois it’s home.
The stunning setting of the Malt House in Stradbally will be the...
Knockbeg hold on to see off Ard Scoil Athy as both teams advance to...
Knockbeg College 0-10 Ard Scoil na Trionoide Athy 1-6
Leinster School's Senior 'A' Football Championship Round 2
Knockbeg edged out Ard Scoil na Trionoide in Athy...
Laois athletes excel on the international stage as Master Cross Country
Two Laois stalwart Masters Cross Country runners produced medal winning performances in the British and Irish Masters recently.
Martin McDonald and Dick Mullins were in...
Laois striker named Women’s League of Ireland Player of the Year for 2022
An incredible season for a Laois teenager was capped off in fine style last night at the Women's League of Ireland Awards.
Clonaslee's Emily Corbet...
Exciting encounter anticipated as Ballyroan-Abbey and Courtwood-Emo to clash in U-20 final
Ballyroan-Abbey v Courtwood-Emo
U-20 Football Championship Final in Centre of Excellence at 7.30pm
The penultimate piece of silverware for 2022 will be handed out tonight as...
Social Welfare Bill will help thousands of families and individuals in Laois with increased...
The Social Welfare Bill 2022 gives effect to Budget 2023 measures will help thousands of individuals and families in Laois with increased payments according...
In Pictures: ‘Activations’ launched in Laois ahead of meetings in December and January
‘Activations’, a capacity research and development programme for artists aged 55+ in Laois, was recently launched at The Laois Arthouse.
This was done by Muireann...