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 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...
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...
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...
New four-part crime series featuring murders in neighouring Laois counties to air this week
A new four part true crime series featuring the cases of four murders in neighbouring Laois counties in to air this week.
TG4's Marú Inár...
Laois boss calls on referees to ‘clamp down’ on players who are ‘codding’ them...
Laois senior hurling manager Seamas Cheddar Plunkett has called on referees to clamp down on what he deems to be players who are 'codding'...
Portlaoise Hospital issues statement as impact of ransomware attack results in cancelled appointments
Portlaoise Hospital has issued a statement on the impact that the ransomware attack on the HSE is having on its services.
Outpatient radiology appointments have...
Gardai investigating following ‘a number of thefts’ in Laois in recent days
Gardai are investigating following a number of thefts around the county in recent days.
Borris-In-Ossory, Clonaslee and Emo - as well as the Offaly border...
Laois LGBTI+ announces expansion ahead of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Laois LGBTI+ Project has rebranded and expanded to Midlands LGBT+ Project to include all midlands counties and is marking this and International Day Against...
In Pictures: Talented Laois students create beautiful mural outside building site
The TY students of a Laois secondary school came together last week to create a beautiful mural on Main Street in Portlaoise.
The new library...
Laois ladies footballers name 36-player panel for upcoming 2021 season
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named a 36-player panel for the upcoming Division 3 league campaign and All-Ireland intermediate championship.
The Killeen native...
Six Talking Points from a very disappointing afternoon for the Laois footballers in Ennis
The Laois senior footballers made a dreadful start to Division 2 campaign as they were beaten by seven points by Clare.
Mike Quirke's charges were...
Clare’s classy Cleary cuts Laois apart as league campaign off to a dreadful start
Laois 0-12 Clare 1-16
National Football League Division 2 South Round 1
Laois are staring a relegation playoff square in the face following a disappointing defeat...
Seven Talking Points as a much-improved Laois go down to Dublin
The Laois hurlers are still waiting for the first win of 2021 following a Donal Burke-inspired defeat to Dublin.
The Laois hurlers went down to...
Burke the tormenter again as improved Laois suffer Dublin defeat
Laois 1-19 Dublin 0-30
National Hurling League Division 1B Round 2
Donal Burke was Dublin's tallisman yet again as his 18 points proved the difference in...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois host Dublin in Round 2 of...
Our second Live Blog is here and will bring you all the action between Laois and Dublin in Round 2 of the National Hurling...
€270,000 allocated for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways in Laois
€270,000 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Laois as part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois woman stars on latest episode of hit Channel 4 dating show ‘Naked Attraction’
A Laois woman starred on the most recent episode...
Laois senior hurling team named ahead of Saturday’s Dublin clash
Laois senior hurling manager Cheddar Plunkett has named the same starting 15 for Saturday's clash with Dublin in O'Moore Park that started against Wexford...
All you need to know ahead of the Laois hurler’s clash with Dublin
The Laois hurlers continue their 2021 Allianz Hurling League campaign this afternoon when they host Dublin in O'Moore Park.
This game is the second of...
National accolade for Laois group at Student Enterprise Awards
A group of students from Laois are celebrating after claiming a national accolade at the Student enterprise Awards.
Colm Byrne, Aaron Dooley and Adam Ramsbottom...
Kingston returns as Laois senior football team named ahead of Sunday’s Clare clash
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has named his starting 15 for Sunday's opening round of Division 2 of the National Football League.
For the...
In Pictures: Community rallies together to raise huge sum of money for autism services...
Laois Offaly Families for Autism's first Annual Rainbow Day has proved a massive success with a staggering €19,000 raised.
Chairperson Breda Murray is very grateful...
‘School Community Impact Award’ at Young Social Innovators for Laois students
Students from Portlaoise CBS claimed a national award at the Young Social Innovators recently.
Gary Young O'Shea, Luke Walsh, Padraig Delaney, Finn Brophy, Cormac Allen,...
‘Great day’ as keys for brand new Laois school officially handed over
They say that great things are worth waiting for - and that is certainly the case for this Laois school.
Back in July 2017, almost...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 425 new cases as Tánaiste encourages use of antigen...
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 425 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Two of these deaths occurred...
National Ploughing Championships trade exhibition CANCELLED for second year
The National Ploughing Association has announced that it has cancelled the trade exhibition element of their annual event for the second year.
Around 300,000 people...