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.
Major progress for new Kolbe Special School as planning permission granted
Planning permission has been granted for a brand new Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
The location for this new school is on the Block Road...
Meet the Portarlington lady leading a community called ‘Partners in Positivity’
A Portarlington woman and her trusty Dublin side-kick have formed a thriving community that promotes positive mental health.
Partners in Positivity is a Podcast that...
HSE confirm completion date for day-care services renovation works in Portlaoise and Mountmellick
A completion date for renovation works at two day care service facilities in Laois have been confirmed by the HSE.
This were given to Independent...
In Pictures: Laois TY students put their skills to the test at activity centre
The TY students in Mountrath Community School thrilled in the vast array of challenges and activities at Redhills Adevnture in Kildare on Monday.
Redhills is...
Government allocates more than €13 million for the improvement of roads in Laois
Almost €13.5 million will be spent on improvements to roads and cycling infrastructure following a government announcement.
The majority of the money, €6,549,000, will be...
Laois U-20 footballers name captain and vice-captain ahead of 2022 season
The Laois U-20 footballers have named their captain and vice-captain ahead of the 2022 season.
Emo's Sean Greene will skipper the side this year and...
Laois minor ladies name 34-player panel ahead of 2022 championship season
The Laois Ladies minor football panel for 2022 has been named ahead of the championship season.
Manager Martina Phelan, who led the team to Leinster...
Laois teenager captains Kilkenny school to Leinster ‘B’ hurling championship title
A young Laois man captained a Kilkenny secondary school to championship glory in the Leinster 'B' final at the weekend.
Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown got the...
Laois TD calls for Pandemic Bonus to be paid to prison nurses
A Laois TD has called for the Pandemic Bonus to be extended to include nurses who work in the Irish Prison Service.
Fine Gael's Charlie...
Laois Handballers progress into Leinster 40×20 Finals following fine displays
With the Leinster Adult 40x20 Handball Championships in full swing, a number of Laois handballers have had success in their games to date.
In the...
‘Goals like sucker-punches killed us’ says Laois manager following 33-point Waterford defeat
Laois senior hurling manager Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett says the goals prior to half time 'absolutely killed' his team in Sunday's defeat to Waterford.
Laois trailed...
Laois teenager ‘thrilled, delighted and surprised’ as heifer fetches €2,500 in aid of Laois...
Thrilled, delighted and surprised was how 14 year old Laois schoolgirl, Ruth Talbot described the sale of her Friesian heifer - the 500th Hooves...
Huge Laois interest as Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown and St Brendan’s Birr set to clash...
There will be huge Laois interest as schools from Kilkenny and Offaly are set to contest the School's Leinster 'B' Senior hurling championship final...
Huge boost for Laois secondary school as €124,000 granted for new all-weather pitch
A Laois secondary school has received a huge boost today after they were granted substantial funding for a new all-weather facility.
St Fergal's College Rathdowney...
Abbeyleix hurlers appoint new manager as they seek to make immediate return to senior...
The Abbeyleix hurlers have appointed Clonad native Derek Dunne as manager for the coming season.
Dunne replaces Lorcan Mahony who had been in charge for...
Laois tillage farmer among the winners at Glanbia grain supplier of the year awards
A well-known Laois tillage farmer has been listed among the winners at this year's Glanbia grain supplier of the year awards.
Bobby Miller, who farms...
Ossory Show to be hosted again in July after two-year absence
The Ossory Show, one of Ireland's longest-running agricultural shows, will be held again this year after a two-year absence.
Cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because...
Three Laois organisations benefit after €6,650 raised from Christmas live animal crib
Three Laois organisations have benefited financially after €6,650 was raised following a successful Christmas live animal crib.
The money raised has been equally divided between...
All-Ireland winner appointed manager of Laois hurling club for 2022 season
A former All-Ireland winning hurler has been appointed as manager of a Laois senior club for the 2022.
All-Ireland winning Clare midfielder Ollie Baker has...
Four Laois lads involved as IT Carlow knock champions UCC out of Fitzgibbon Cup
Four Laois players were involved as IT Carlow shocked champions UCC in this evening's Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final.
DJ Carey's side were massive 7/2 outsiders but...
Strong local representation as government announce who is heading abroad for St Patrick’s Day
There will be strong local representation abroad on St Patrick's Day as the government have confirmed who will be Ireland's representatives.
Laois TD and Minister...
Laois midwife claims prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital for ‘beyond incredible’ patient...
A Laois midwife has been given a prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital for her 'beyond incredible' patient care.
Claire Fitzpatrick, Clinical Midwife Specialist...
Laois TD apologises after cost of living comments provoke angry reactions
Laois TD Sean Fleming has apologised after comments he made about the cost of living provoked an angry reaction last night.
Fianna Fail's Fleming, Minister...
Laois teenager raises almost €4,000 for two charities after sheering his impressive locks
A Laois teenager raised almost €4,000 for two charities after sheering off his very impressive mullet.
Sam Birrane, from Portlaoise, shaved his head last month...
WATCH: Laois secondary school students raise funds for Embrace FARM with annual Tractor Run
A Laois secondary school hosted its annual charity tractor run on Friday February 4.
A total of seventeen tractors converged on the scenic Knockbeg College...
Seven games in four weeks takes its toll on Laois as manager Sheehan disappointed...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan reckons that playing so many games in a short space of time ultimately caught up on his charges...
Tom Kinsella Road Run raises incredible €10,000 for Laois Hospice
The annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run was a huge success with €10,000 raised for Laois Hospice.
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed and Ballyroan...
St Fergal’s reach South Leinster U-16 ‘C’ hurling final following big win over Bridgetown
St Fergal's College U-16s are through to the South Leinster 'C' hurling championship final.
The Rathdowney based school travelled to Wexford today to take on...
In Pictures: U-17 Carlow Soccer League glory for Killeshin FC
Killeshin FC captured their first trophy since prior to the Pandemic when their U-17s landed the Carlow and District Football League U-17 title.
The league...
Fundraiser launched for talented Laois teenager following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched for a talented Laois teenager following news of his cancer diagnosis.
Eoin Coss, who hails from Mountmellick, received the shock...