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.
14-man Dublin claim O’Byrne Cup glory despite battling Laois display
Laois 0-11 Dublin 1-13
O'Byrne Cup Final
A battling display from Laois wasn't enough as they went down by five points to Dublin in the O'Byrne...
Calls for HGVs to stay out of small towns as survey shows 30,000 come...
Calls have been made for Higher Goods Vehicles to stop travelling through Laois towns after a survey revealed 30,000 are doing so each year.
A...
PROFILED: The Portlaoise Panthers players vying for U-20 National Cup glory
The showpiece event of the Irish basketball scene takes place this weekend and there will be huge Laois involvement.
From today, clubs from across the...
In Pictures: Success for Laois athletes at recent Leinster Cross Country Championships
The Cow Park, Dunboyne was the location for the final installment of the Leinster Cross Country Championships 2021.
The event gathers all ages with Juvenile,...
‘Laois School Dental Scheme is broken’ says Laois TD as more than 1,500 children...
The HSE is failing children by not providing them with their statutory entitlement of routine dental screening in schools, says a Laois TD.
According to...
JOB VACANCY: Thomasina Connell & Co Solicitors seeking to hire Legal Secretary
Thomasina Connell & Co. Solicitors currently have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary.
This is a busy and responsible full-time position in a fast-paced legal environment....
Special meeting called as issues with toilets, thefts, footpaths and trees persist at Portlaoise...
A special meeting between Portlaoise County Councillors, Council officials and members of the Portlaoise Cemetery committee is to be organised to tackle a range...
Laois allocated more than €175,000 for Creative Ireland local authority projects
Laois County Council have been allocated €175,161 for Creative Ireland local authority projects.
This partnership between the Government Departments and Local Authorities is being enabled...
Six Talking Points from an incredible night for the Laois footballers in the O’Byrne...
The Laois footballers reached the O'Byrne Cup final for the first time since 2007 following last night's pulsating win over Kildare.
The game was decided...
WATCH: Relive all the penalty shoot out drama from the Laois and Kildare O’Byrne...
There was history and serious drama last night as the Laois senior footballers defeated Kildare in the O'Byrne Cup semi final.
After the sides could...
Penalty shoot-out drama as Laois down Kildare to reach O’Byrne Cup decider with Dublin
Laois 0-9 Kildare 1-6 (Laois win 6-5 on penalties)
O'Byrne Cup Semi Final
There was serious drama in Dr Cullen Park tonight as Laois defeated Kildare...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from the O’Byrne Cup semi-final as Laois...
The Laois and Kildare footballers do battle in Dr Cullen Park in Carlow this evening with an O'Byrne Cup final place against Dublin up...
Months after losing Bank of Ireland branch, Laois town secures new ATM
The town of Durrow is set to get a brand new ATM - a few months after it lost its Bank of Ireland branch.
In...
‘Great news for Portlaoise Hospital’ as senior dietitian for diabetic services set to be...
The HSE has confirmed that a recruitment process to hire a senior dietitian for diabetic services in Portlaoise Hospital is underway.
So says Sinn Fein...
Final clash with The Dubs up for grabs as Laois and Kildare meet in...
O’Byrne Cup Semi Final – Laois v Kildare
In Dr Cullen Park at 7.30pm
Dr Cullen Park in Carlow is the venue for tonight's O'Byrne Cup...
Laois senior football team named for O’Byrne Cup semi final clash with Kildare
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan has named his starting 15 for Wednesday's O'Byrne Cup semi final against Kildare.
Laois face the Lillywhites in Dr...
Laois farmers invited to share their views about the future of farming
Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, is encouraging Laois farmers to complete its Farm Survey and have their say about what’s...
Two Laois shops sell big winning tickets in €19 million weekend Lotto draw
Two Laois shops sold winning Lotto tickets of €36,687 each in Saturday's draw where the jackpot of €19 million was won.
149 players had five...
Local Enterprise Office clients created 106 new jobs across Laois in 2021
106 new jobs were created across Laois in 2021 by 138 small businesses supported by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
An Tánaiste and Minister for...
Laois U-20 and minor footballers and hurlers learn championship opponents with action to begin...
The Laois U-20 and minor teams know how their seasons are likely to unfold after the draws were made by Leinster GAA recently.
Eddie Kinsella's...
‘Damning poll finds more than half of adults have not heated their homes due...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has described the findings of a recent Amarach poll on the actions people have taken in response to...
Resignation of entire Disabled Drivers Medical Scheme Appeals Board ‘gravely concerning’ says Laois TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has expressed grave concern at news that the entire Disabled Drivers Medical Scheme Appeals Board has resigned.
According to Deputy...
Six Talking Points as the Laois hurlers conclude their Walsh Cup campaign against Kilkenny
The Laois hurlers ended their 2022 Walsh Cup campaign against Kilkenny in Callan yesterday afternoon.
Seamas Cheddar Plunkett's men played well for about 50 minutes...
Disappointing second half for Laois as Kilkenny defeat them in Walsh Cup encounter
Laois 0-24 Kilkenny 1-27
Walsh Cup Round 2
The Laois hurler's 2022 Walsh Cup campaign is over after they were beaten by Kilkenny in Callan this...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers take on Kilkenny in Walsh Cup
The Laois hurlers are in Walsh Cup action this afternoon for their second round game against Kilkenny in Callan.
Having lost to Wexford last Sunday,...
Six Talking Points as Laois win over Wicklow sets up O’Byrne Cup semi with...
The Laois senior footballers made it two wins in four days yesterday when they got the better of Wicklow in Crettyard.
Following Wednesday's win over...
O’Carroll and Moore goals give Laois O’Byrne Cup semi chance following Wicklow win
Laois 2-14 Wicklow 1-11
O'Byrne Cup Round 3
A week is a long time in sport and the Laois senior footballers are testament to that fact.
This...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Laois take on Wicklow in the...
The Laois footballers are in action again this afternoon as they take on Wicklow in the O'Byrne Cup in Crettyard.
Billy Sheehan's side shows 11...
In Pictures: Well-wishes paid as long serving Laois teacher retires
A Laois school has paid tribute to one of their longest serving teachers following his retirement recently.
Michael Scully, a construction studies teacher, retired from...
‘Cost for antigen tests is too high’ says Laois TD who calls on Health...
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has called on the Minister for Health to provide free antigen tests to 'hard pressed families'.
The Fine Gael TD has...