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Alan Hartnett

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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.
Dysart Woods

#LoveLaois: Dysart Woods – hilly, scenic and adjacent to Laois’s most famous landmark

Last week, we focussed on a wooded area on one side of Portlaoise and now we've moved in the opposite direction. From Togher Woods, our...

Six Talking Points as the Laois footballers suffer frustrating Cork loss

The Laois footballers suffered their second Division 2 South loss of the season against Cork in O'Moore Park tonight. Mike Quirke's men were defeated by...
Laois senior footballers

First half goals do the trick for Cork as Laois face relegation playoff

Laois 0-10 Cork 2-12 National Football League Division 2 South Round 2 Only a series of miraculous results over the next seven days will prevent the...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from O’Moore Park as the Laois footballers...

The Laois footballers continue their 2021 season when they take on Cork in the second round of the National League. Because of the shortened season,...

Laois footballers name unchanged starting 15 for must-win Cork clash

Laois football manager Mike Quirke has resisted the temptation to make wholesale changes to his starting 15 for Saturday evening's clash with Cork in...

What you need to know as the Laois footballers continue their 2021 campaign at...

The Laois footballers take on Cork in the second round of the National Football League Division 2 South group. Here we look ahead to the...

In Pictures: Ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk launched in Laois

A ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk for Abbeyleix has been launched by Abbeyleix Tidy Towns, working in partnership with Laois County Council, Creative Ireland...

In Pictures: Knockbeg College host annual Parents’ Day and Awards Ceremony

Knockbeg College's annual Parents' day and Awards Ceremony was held on Tuesday of May 18 in St Claire's Church in Graiguecullen. The school wants to...
Laois County Council General

New homes for 50 Laois families following €745,000 government investment

50 Laois families are expected to be in new homes by the end of this year following a €745,000 investment from the government. According to...

In Pictures: Laois Gardai seize almost €100,000 in fake bank notes

Gardai from Laois seized almost €100,000 in fake bank notes following a raid recently. Officers from Portlaoise assisted by members from the Offaly Drugs Unit...
Bogs tidy up

‘Asbestos sheets, furniture and building supplies’ found dumped in Laois bogs as school children,...

200 bags full of rubbish which had been dumped in three Laois bogs has been recovered by school children, Tidy Towns group and Coillte...

Laois athlete qualifies to compete in prestigious Diamond League event

A Laois athlete has qualified to race in an upcoming Diamond League event. St Abban's' Nessa Millet will run in the 400 metres hurdles in...

Residents of Laois housing estate unhappy as ‘first time buyers to be excluded’ from...

The residents of a private housing estate in Portarlington say they are disappointed that they were not consulted before it was agreed that an...

Three Laois cemeteries set for improvement works this summer

Improvements works for three Laois cemeteries will begin on July 1, it has been confirmed. Graveyards at St Fintan's Mountrath, Castletown and Rathdowney will also...

In Pictures: Laois secondary school holds annual awards day

St Mary's CBS Portlaoise held their annual awards day in the school last Friday. Traditionally the awards ceremony is celebrated at night and is a...
John Desmond Laois Camogie

Laois camogie name 39-player panel ahead of 2021 season

Laois Camogie manager John Desmond has confirmed his 39 player panel for the upcoming camogie season. St Brigid's lead the way for Laois as 11...

Traffic calming measures planned for Borris-In-Ossory estate but issues over damaged fence remain

Traffic calming measures will be undertaken to make a housing estate in Borris-In-Ossory safer for all residents. The news comes following a motion by Cllr...
Glenbarrow

No quick solution in sight for ongoing parking issues at popular Laois tourist spot

There appears to be no quick solution in sight for the ongoing parking issues at one of Laois's most popular tourist destinations. Gardai have been...
Kilminchy

Elderly people ‘left standing in all weathers’ waiting for buses in busy part of...

A call has been made for bus shelters to be constructed in a busy part of a Laois town. A recent meeting of the Portlaoise...
Tyrrell's Lands

Plans advancing to construct refuge centre for victims of domestic violence in Laois

Plans are advancing to construct a refuge centre to cater for victims of domestic violence in Laois. A meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District yesterday...

Calls for a playground to be constructed in two Laois villages

Two Laois County Councillors have called for a playground to be constructed in two Laois villages. Raheen and Ballyroan were the subject of motions put...

In Pictures: Students from rural Laois school awarded top engineering honour

Students from Arles National Schoolhave been awarded Engineers Ireland's STEPS Young Engineers Award today for their ‘Smart Windmill’ project. This project aims to help livestock...
Portlaoise Leisure Centre

Unkempt grass, damaged perimeter fence and no reopening date – frustrations expressed over Portlaoise...

Frustrations about the ongoing closure of Portlaoise Leisure Centre were expressed at today's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District. On June 7, Portarlington Leisure Centre...

Laois charity shop announces closure following passing of ‘dear colleague and manager’

A Laois charity shop has announced it will close on Saturday May 29 following the passing of its manager. Sheila Whelan from Doirefeá, Ballydavis, Portlaoise,...

Co-captain McEvoy heralds younger players as camogie campaign set for the off

Laois Camogie co-captain Alison McEvoy has heralded the young talent within the panel ahead of the start of the 2021 season. Last season, Laois reached...

Update provided on proposed flood relief scheme in Portarlington

An update has been provided on a the progress of the proposed flood relief scheme in Portarlington. Parts of the town, along with Mountmellick, was...

Portlaoise Hospital issue statement as Emergency Department ‘very busy with significant delays’

Portlaoise Hospital has issued an updated statement on the continuing impact that the ransomware attack on the HSE is having on its services. Outpatient radiology...

Laois heart failure patients urged to embrace free supports

The estimated 1,800 people living with heart failure in Laois are being urged to embrace a wide range of supports to help them manage...
Laois County Council General

Big pay rise on the cards for County Councillors following government decision

County Councillors in Laois and across the country are set for a significant pay rise following a government decision this morning. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and...
Laois Volunteer Centre launch JV8A1668

Brand new Laois Volunteer Centre launched in Portlaoise

The brand new Laois Volunteer Centre has officially been launched. Yesterday, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities Joe O'Brien revealed that...