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: Music Generation Laois Rock and Pop Showcase a huge success
Music Generation Laois showcased seven young bands as part of their Christmas Performance Series, in Kavanagh’s Courtyard Venue Portlaoise on Sunday.
Seven bands, all part...
Portarlington’s Turner nominated for RTE Young Sportsperson of the Year
Portarlington Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has been nominated for the RTE Young Sportsperson of the Year.
The teenager has been shortlisted alongside five others in...
Portlaoise CBS see off FCJ Bunclody to reach South Leinster ‘B’ semi finals
Portlaoise CBS 2-12 FCJ Bunclody 1-6
Senior Schools South Leinster 'B' Football Championship Round 3
Portlaoise CBS are through to the semi finals of the South...
Call made for derelict former convent in Laois town to be turned into enterprise...
A call has been made to turn a derelict former convent in a Laois town into a vibrant digital enterprise hub.
The issue of the...
Laois Councillor says €100,000 allocation for Rathdowney will address ‘vacancy and dereliction’ in the...
A Laois County Councillor says that the recent allocation of €100,000 for Rathdowney will address 'vacancy and dereliction' in the town.
Fine Gael Councillor John...
Council CEO leaves the chamber as issue of Ratheniska substation raised again by Councillors
Laois County Council Chief Executive John Mulholland left the chamber yesterday when the ongoing situation regarding the Ratheniska substation was raised.
Fianna Fail Councillor Padraig...
A walk-out, an adjournment and a withdrawal as live streaming row causes chaos in...
A debate on whether or not Laois County Council should live stream their meetings ended in a ferocious row in the chamber today.
The matter...
Laois primary school gearing up to host annual fundraising Tractor Run
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School will take place in Coolrain on Tuesday December 28.
This fundraising event has proven to be...
O’Moore invasion of Croke Park ahead as Laois man confirmed as Leinster semi final...
There are three games scheduled to take part in Croke Park this weekend - and all of them will have Laois involvement.
On Saturday, the...
Silverware up for grabs as Portlaoise and Raheen Parish Gaels clash in U-20 ‘B’...
Portlaoise v Raheen Parish Gaels
Laois U-20 'B' Hurling Championship Final in Ratheniska at 1pm
The penultimate Laois GAA competition of 2021 is down for decision...
Majestic Maher leads the way as Clough-Ballacolla defeat Kilmacud Crokes to reach Croke Park...
Clough-Ballacolla 1-16 Kilmacud Crokes 1-13
Leinster Club SHC Semi Final
Clough-Ballacolla are off to Croke Park after they defeated Kilmacud Crokes in O'Moore Park this evening.
Declan...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Clough-Ballacolla face Kilmacud Crokes in Leinster semi...
The big day for Clough-Ballacolla has arrived.
Clough-Ballacolla will make their first appearance in the Leinster Club SHC semi finals this evening in O’Moore Park.
Dublin...
In Pictures: Students enjoy new programme with Music Generation Laois and Laois School of...
Music Generation Laois and Laois School of Music, are currently delivering a new secondary school music programme, supported by the Laois Offaly Education and...
Talented Laois singer one step away from €25,000 in grand final of new RTE...
A talented Laois singer is just one step away from netting the €25,000 prize in a popular new RTE singing game show.
Rachael Farrell from...
All you need to know as Clough-Ballacolla take on Kilamacud Crokes in Leinster club...
Clough-Ballacolla will make their first appearance in the Leinster Club SHC semi finals this evening in O’Moore Park.
Dublin champions Kilmacud Crokes are their opponents...
Laois school release charity calendar following generous sponsorship by former pupil
They say school days are the happiest of our lives and they must hold fond memories for one hugely successful businessman if his recent...
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre for those aged 50 and over to open in...
The HSE will operate a walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre in Laois this Sunday.
The centre in Laois will by on the St Fintan’s Hospital...
Laois footballer set to star in TG4’s Underdogs finale this weekend
A Laois player will start for The Underdogs as the latest season of the TG4 reality TV show concludes this weekend.
Cassie Dunne, who hails...
Former Laois Local Election candidate set to contest upcoming Seanad by-election
A former Local Election candidate from Laois is set to contest the upcoming Trinity College Seanad by-election.
Labour's Eoin Barry has signaled his intention to...
St Stephen’s Day Tractor Run planned for Laois Hospice in memory of vintage enthusiast
A fundraising tractor run will take place on Stephen's Day in aid of Laois Hospice and in memory of a vintage enthusiast.
The Tom Kinsella...
Clane defeat Newbridge to send Knockbeg College through to knock-out stage of Leinster Schools...
Knockbeg College are through to the Leinster Schools Senior Football championship knock-out rounds.
The Laois school required the final game in their group to to...
WATCH: Popular Laois band release new music video from second single release off upcoming...
A popular Laois band have just released the music video for their second single from their upcoming album.
The Lost Messiah's have released 'Wounded Pride'...
Local Minister calls for abortion review to examine lack of services in Midlands
A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett - but she wants to see the lack of services...
Young Laois girl’s prize winning painting chosen to to illustrate the 2022 Texaco Children’s...
Back in September, a Laois student won a top prize in the 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 6 years and under age category,...
Government announces allocation of €100,000 to revitalise Laois town
€100,000 has been granted by the Department of Finance to Laois County Council to specifically devise a plan to revitalise Rathdowney.
Laois County Council will...
Action requested on ‘death trap’ HSE building in Laois village before ‘someone is seriously...
A Laois County Councillor has demanded that action be taken to carry out remedial works on a HSE owned building before 'someone is seriously...
Laois TD calls for youth adult travel card scheme to include private bus and...
A Laois TD has called on the National Transport Authority to extend the young adult travel card to include private and coach operators.
Currently, the...
Meet the striker with strong Laois connections who is hoping to fire Republic of...
The Republic of Ireland Women's team made history in Tallaght at the end of last month when they defeated Georgia 11-0 in a World...
Three Laois towns selected for free parking in support of local businesses ahead of...
Laois County Council has decided to operate free parking in three Laois towns for the next two Saturday's.
In a bid to help support local...
In Pictures: Senior Navajo Nation diplomat finds her Laois roots
Doreen McPaul, Attorney General of the Navajo Nation, visited Mountmellick this week with her family to explore her Laois roots.
Ms McPaul, who was in...