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.
Laois secondary school combine with local charity to raise €4,000
Portlaoise College Parents Council teamed up with Laois Offaly Families for Autism during the month of May by encouraging students, families and members of...
Laois U-20 hurlers name 33-player panel, captain and vice-captain ahead of 2021 Leinster championship...
Laois U-20 hurling manager Ollie Hally has named a 33-strong panel, captain and vice-captain for the upcoming Leinster championship.
The Clough-Ballacolla man was originally named...
Laois primary school launch fundraiser in aid of new outdoor classroom
A Laois primary school has launched a virtual fundraiser aimed at raising funds for a new outdoor classroom.
The Parents Association in Castlecuffe National School,...
Laois secondary school receives approval to tender for new works
Minister of Education Norma Foley has given the green light to proceed to tender for refurbishment works for Portlaoise College.
This funding will see improvements...
Covid-19 vaccine trouble – Laois people receiving appointments for Dublin despite centre in Portlaoise
Laois people of a certain age have started receiving appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations in Dublin despite there being a mass vaccination centre in Portlaoise.
LaoisToday...
After a Covid hit 2020, one of Laois’s longest running golf societies is back
For the first time since late 2019, members of one of Laois's longest running golf societies will be teeing it up this weekend.
The Laois...
Laois County Council agree to sell three pieces of land to members of the...
Laois County Council have agreed to sell three pieces of land to members of the public.
At a recent meeting of Laois County Council, Councillors...
Explained: How the rest of the season is likely to pan out for the...
Defeat for the Laois senior hurlers against Kilkenny on Sunday means that this weekend's trip to Belfast to play Antrim is a dead rubber.
The...
‘Virtual celebrations’ planned for Africa Day Laois 2021
Laois County Council together with Laois African Support Group will celebrate Africa Day from Monday June 14 to Saturday June 19.
Although they cannot celebrate...
Laois teenager selected for Republic of Ireland U-19 Women’s squad for Northern Ireland friendlies
A Laois teenager has been selected on the Republic of Ireland U-19 Women's squad for two friendlies this week.
Clonaslee's Emily Corbet, who plays for...
Laois to receive €282,360 in funding for sport and physical activity measures
Funding of €282,360 to develop and promote participation initiatives in sport and physical activity in Laois has been granted.
This funding is to promote physical...
Results from penultimate Laois GAA €130 ticket draw
A total of 24 clubs had winners in the second monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held on Friday night.
The draw was...
Laois GAA juvenile chairman urges respect for officials and Covid-19 guidelines as games resume
For the first time since October 2020, club GAA games in Laois were played in Laois last night.
Underage games were the first to get...
Relegation playoff and club championship delay on the cards for Laois following Kilkenny defeat
Laois 0-22 Kilkenny 1-29
National Hurling League Round 4
The Laois senior hurlers will face a league relegation playoff against Westmeath after they were beaten by...
Laois U-20 footballers name captain, vice-captain and 32-player panel for 2021 Leinster championship campaign
Laois U-20 boss Eddie Kinsella has named his captain, vice-captain and 32-player panel for the upcoming Leinster championship campaign.
Portlaoise Damon Larkin is captain while...
Laois TD calls for more funding for the Defence Forces and Gardai
Independent TD Cathal Berry has asked the Taoiseach Micheál Martin for additional funding for both the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána.
The Portarlington TD...
More apprenticeships needed in Laois ‘if we are to rebuild the economy’
A Laois TD says that the government needs to incentivise more young people to take up apprenticeships if the economy is to recover following...
Paralympic medal the target for Laois swimmer Turner as sights now firmly set on...
The Paralympic Games in Tokyo are now less than three months away and a Laois swimmer who will take part in them has her...
Draws made for 2021 Midlands Park Hotel Laois GAA juvenile hurling and football championships
The draws for the Laois GAA juvenile hurling and football championships were made in the LOETB Centre of Excellence last night.
The draws were officiated...
Star-studded judging panel lined up for virtual Laois charity fundraising event
A star-studded quartet of judges are ready to officiate a massive fundraising event for a brand new Laois charity this Bank Holiday Sunday.
SOSAD (Save...
In Pictures: All smiles as Music Generation Laois Bandwagon Tour rolls into two primary...
There was dancing, singing, laughing and smiling galore at two Laois primary schools this week.
St Joseph's Girls National School in Mountmellick and The Rock...
Laois GAA announce new three year sponsorship deal for underage development squads
Laois GAA have confirmed that Enva Ireland will sponsor their development squads for the next three seasons.
The Portlaoise based company is a leading provider...
Non-profit organisations in Laois invited to apply for Good Governance Awards
Non-profit organisations in Laois are being invited to apply for the Good Governance Awards 2021.
Now in its sixth year, the Good Governance Awards recognise...
Laois community cinema confirms it is set to reopen
A Laois community cinema has announced that it is set to reopen this month.
The Balcony Cinema in Mountmellick has been closed throughout 2021 due...
Community group set to open volunteer-driven barista coffee shop at Laois tourist attraction
A community group are set to open a new volunteer-driven barista style coffee shop on the site of a popular tourist attraction in Laois...
Changing of the guard in Laois-Offaly Fine Gael as new constituency executive elected
It is a case of a real changing of the guard in Laois-Offaly Fine Gael as the group elected a new constituency executive recently.
Long...
Laois IFA join farmer-led campaign showcasing the people behind the food
Laois IFA have joined the national launch of a new Agri Aware and IFA campaign.
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about...
Portlaoise College elects Prefects and Meitheal Leaders for new academic year
Portlaoise College endeavours to create a holistic learning environment for its students, where individual talents and strengths can come to the fore.
Amongst the plethora...
Laois ladies announce 30-player minor football panel for 2021 season
Laois ladies minor football manager Martina Phelan has named a 30-player panel for the upcoming season.
Last year, the minor championship was not played due...
National Broadband Plan facing ‘catastrophic failure in first year of contract’ says Laois TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that National Broadband Ireland is facing a 'catastrophic failure in the first year of its contract' as they are...