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: Mountmellick students take part in the Music Generation Laois ‘Music-Rich’ schools programme
Students in Mountmellick’s Scoil Phádraig Naofa are currently taking part in bodhrán classes with Dale McKay from Music Generation Laois.
4th and 5th classes participate...
Contractors told to ‘pull the finger out’ as ‘snail’s pace work’ leaves Portlaoise traders...
The pace at which a huge plan to upgrade a significant portion of Portlaoise is being carried out at has come in for fierce...
In Pictures: €3,000 raised following first ever vintage run in memory of Martin Bergin
The first ever Martin Bergin Memorial Run was held by Camross Vintage Club back in October.
Mr Bergin, a Camross native and founding member of...
“When there is an accident out there, someone will come out but it will...
A Laois County Councillor has expressed his anger over the Council's continual refuse to put salt on a busy school road.
Independent Councillor Ben Brennan...
Magic Maher leads the way as Clough-Ballacolla defeat Rapparees for historic first Leinster win
Clough-Ballacolla 1-17 Rapparees 0-12
Leinster Club SHC Quarter-final
The back-to-back Laois Senior hurling champions are through to the Leinster semi finals for the first time in...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Clough-Ballacolla take on Rapparees in Leinster quarter...
The Saturday GAA action continues in O'Moore Park at 5.30pm this evening.
Declan Laffan’s Clough-Ballacolla host Rapparees of Wexford in the Leinster quarter final.
While Clough-Ballacolla...
Ballinakill’s Leinster adventure ends as Kilkenny champions Glenmore prove just too strong
Ballinakill 1-12 Glenmore 2-17
Leinster Club IHC Quarter-final
Ballinakill's Leinster campaign is over after they were beaten by eight points by Glenmore in Abbeyleix this afternoon.
Seamus...
Christmas themed Light Up Truck and Tractor Run organised for Mountmellick
Christmas festivities get off to cheerful start in Mountmellick when trucks and tractors from around Leinster converge in the town on Saturday December 18...
Huge Saturday of provincial action ahead with five Laois teams to do battle
It is another extremely busy Saturday of GAA ahead with five games down for decision involving Laois teams.
It is all about provincial games now...
Portlaoise and Tullamore ICU capacity has to be increased permanently says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for ICU capacity in Portlaoise and Tullamore Hospitals to be increased permanently.
The Laois TD made the...
Deadly Dunne the difference as Na Fianna Og see off The Heath in U-20...
Na Fianna Og 2-11 The Heath 2-10
Laois U-20 'B' Football Championship Final
Colin Dunne's point in injury time was the difference as Na Fianna Og...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College Awareness Week a huge success
Each year in Portlaoise College, Awareness Week is marked by a week long timetable of events.
Past pupils are invited to the school to give...
Meet the Laois singer who is in contention for a spot in Louis Walsh’s...
Last weekend, 125 girls aged between 15 and 21 auditioned in front of music mogul Louis Walsh in Vicar Street.
Among them was 20-year-old Portarlington...
SOLAS moving into full Christmas mode as Craft Markets and Workshops scheduled over coming...
SOLAS is moving into full Christmas mode this week as host a series of Christmas Craft market and workshops over the coming 4 weeks.
Each...
Clough-Ballacolla ace Bergin hoping for club’s first ever win in Leinster this weekend
Back-to-back Laois SHC champions Clough-Ballacolla begin their Leinster championship adventure against Raparees in O'Moore Park this weekend.
On Saturday, the Laois side will be hoping...
In Pictures: Busy times at Laois secondary school with Wild Atlantic Way, road safety...
The students of Mountrath Community School have been extremely busty lately as they have taken part in a range of different activities.
Last week, the...
Huge weekend ahead for Portlaoise Panthers with three home fixtures on the horizon
There is massive weekend of National League Basketball ahead in St Mary's Hall in Portlaoise.
Portlaoise Panthers Men's and Women's teams are set to play...
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre for those aged 60-69 and healthcare workers set to...
From today, the HSE will operate walk-in booster COVID-19 vaccination clinics for healthcare workers and people aged 60 to 69.
This will only be available...
Laois TD calls on Taoiseach to provide a ‘recognition support package’ for frontline healthcare...
A Laois TD has called on the government to provide a recognition bonus package to the frontline healthcare staff.
Independent Cathal Berry says there people...
CO2 emissions must be reduced with alternatives, not punishments, says Laois TD
A Laois TD has called on the government 'to focus less on punishing ordinary people through increasing carbon taxes and focus more on how...
In Pictures: Huge success as Laois dancers excel at World Championships in Killarney
After a 20-month Covid-19 enforced shutdown, Irish dancers from Laois descended upon to INEC in Killarney where they excelled at the World Championships.
Almost 50...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Men’s Shed take part in Musical Memories project
Members of the Portlaoise Men's Shed recently took up a new musical instrument - the ukulele - as part of Music Generation Laois' Musical...
Live animal charity crib set to open in Portlaoise this weekend
For the second year, a live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise this weekend.
From Sunday, a live animal crib in...
In Pictures: Beautiful mosaic installed on the wall of popular Laois amenity
Laois County Council engaged a mosaic artist, Aidan Byrne of Make Mosaic to devise and facilitate a unique mosaic piece with young people in...
In Pictures: Laois camogie club presented with prestigious award for development
Clough-Ballacolla Camogie club was one of just four clubs nationwide to be selected to take part in a brand new Club Development Award initiative.
Over...
Third Laois woman set to feature on popular new RTE singing game show
Another talented Laois woman is set to feature on RTE this Saturday as she goes in search of glory in a new reality singing...
Meet the Laois woman who traded military life for her own health and well-being...
After a lifetime spent serving her country, this Laois woman has continued in that sphere - but now does it a little closer to...
Kavanagh’s double crucial as Abbeyleix defeat Rathdowney-Errill to reach U-20 final
Abbeyleix 2-14 Rathdowney-Errill 0-12
U-20 Hurling Championship Semi Final
Liam Kavanagh's first half brace proved crucial as Abbeyleix saw off Rathdowney-Errill to take a place in...
Laois senior hurling champions set for TV appearance this weekend
Almost three weeks after claiming back-to-back Laois Senior hurling championships, Clough-Ballacolla are back in action this weekend.
Declan Laffan's charges will face Raparees of Wexford...
Portlaoise advance in Laois U-20 football championship as The Heath book ‘B’ final place
Portlaoise 2-13 Stradbally Parish Gaels 2-7
Laois U-20 'A' FC Quarter-final
Fielding eight players who played senior championship this year, Portlaoise proved too strong for Stradbally...