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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.

Laois school launch ‘Lockdown Bake Off’ challenge on TikTok

A Laois school have launched their own 'Lockdown Bake Off' challenge on TikTok. Portlaoise CBS, led by Home Economics teacher Martina Murphy, are encouraging cooking...

Laois band on Hawaii, Las Vegas, Amsterdam and Spain dreams plus social distance gigs

A Laois band who have performed in countries all over the world are dreaming of returning to these places once again. David Fitzpatrick, Jody Cahill...

All-Star added to Laois U-20 management while minor football boss reappointed

2003 All-Star winning goalkeeper Fergal Byron has been appointed as a selector with the Laois U-20 footballers. Byron, who also hold the role of Coaching...

Golf and non-contact training could resume in March as new Covid Business Aid scheme...

Golf and non-contact team sport training could be allowed to resume in March if the government chooses to relax Covid-19 restrictions. So says Tanaiste Leo...

Coronavirus: 68 more deaths and 556 new cases – 10 of them in Laois...

There have been a further 68 Coronavirus related deaths and 556 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening. 50...

Disgusting dumping occurs at same Laois area twice in a week

This is truly disgusting. Dumping and littering has taken place in the exact same area in Laois - twice in just seven days. Last week, on...

Laois student selected on NUIG team for European Debating Championship

A Laois student has been selected on NUIG's team for the European Debating Championship. Anna Lee Dowling, who completed her Leaving Cert in Scoil Chriost...

Laois GAA set to host three free coaching webinars in February

Starting this Thursday, Laois GAA are set to host three free coaching webinars. Two of them will be run by Games Development Officers while one...

Coronavirus: Six more deaths and 829 new cases – 11 of them in Laois...

There have been a further six Coronavirus related deaths and 829 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening. 5...

Almost €450,000 in Community Education Funding for Laois/Offaly Education and Training Board

€447,801 of funding has been granted by the government to the Laois Offaly Education and Training Board for community education. This was part of a...

Laois students among 51 awarded academic scholarships in IT Carlow

Three Laois students are among 51 who have been awarded academic scholarships in IT Carlow. Now in its 17th year, the institute’s academic scholarship initiative...

Laois school undertaking virtual ‘Camino de Quarantine’ in aid of Focus Ireland

The Transition Year students, staff and parents of St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise are taking part in a Virtual Walk known as Camino De Quarantine...

Rent prices in Laois drop slightly to an average of €1,023

The prices of renting a home in Laois dropped slightly in the final quarter of 2020. The average rent price in Q3 of 2020 was...

From a Leinster final, to being dropped and coming back again – the story...

At 19-years-of-age, Finbarr Crowley made his senior inter-county debut in 2018 and started for Laois in a Leinster final against Dublin. But less than a...

Weekend Read: A potential solution to the Leaving Cert impasse as Laois primary school...

Next week, the first set of students of 2021 will return to physical education after almost two months out of the classroom. The Department of...

Laois rugby player focused on studies but open to move abroad if opportunity knocks

Portlaoise's Conor Kelly has done a lot in his short rugby career. After initially starting out with Portlaoise RFC, Kelly was handed a scholarship with...

Laois teams impacted as basketball and hockey seasons cancelled

A number of Laois teams have been impacted as the governing bodies of both basketball and hockey cancelled their seasons. Portlaoise Panthers, Portarlington Kestrils, Ballyroian...

Coronavirus: 35 further deaths and 1,047 new cases – 15 of them in Laois...

There have been a further 35 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,047 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities. Of the new cases, 15 of...

New Facebook Live Abbeyleix Almanc TV set to launch on Saturday

A brand new online Facebook-driven TV show is set to launch this weekend. Dr Niamh Shaw, science communicator in residence, and Abbeyleix Tidy Towns will...

WATCH: Laois residential facility take on Jerusalema Dance Challenge

This is absolutely brilliant! A Laois residential facility has taken on and successfully completed the Jerusalema Dance Challenge. Staff at St Brigid’s Hospital in Shaen got...

Flooding issues in Laois town ‘finally to be addressed’

Laois County Council have applied to An Bord Pleanala for permission to install a new 600mm diameter overflow culvert, on the Shannon stream in...

Laois IFA National Dairy Chairman steps down to contest role in Glanbia

The IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan has stepped down from his position. Mr Phelan, who is from Laois, informed the committee of his decision...

Laois ladies footballer earns Women’s Gaelic Player’s Association Enhanced Scholarship

A Laois and Portlaoise Ladies footballer has been awarded a Women's Gaelic Player's Association Enhanced Scholarship. Fiona Dooley is the recipient and she is studying...

Lyons to continue as Laois U-20 hurling manager for second year

Enda Lyons will continue as Laois U-20 hurling manager for a second season. The Ballyfin clubman was ratified for a second term in recent weeks. This...

Glory for Laois group at national Junk Kouture Grand Final

A Laois group claimed national glory at tonight's Junk Kouture Grand Final which was shown live on RTE tonight. Peace Unfolds from Scoil Chriost Ri...

Coronavirus: 75 further deaths and 1,318 new cases – 19 of them in Laois...

There have been a further 75 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,318 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities. 46 of these sad deaths occurred...

‘Siberian winds’ set to bring ‘significant snowfall’ next week

Weather forecasters are predicting that a seriously cold snap is set to strike us next week. 'Siberian winds' are set to bring 'significant snowfall' from...
Michael Egan

Creator of Laois GAA TV signs children’s book deal with Gill Books

Michael Egan, the creator of Laois GAA TV has signed a four book deal with Gill Books for a series of GAA themed children’s...

Covid-19 set to delay major works which are planned for Portlaoise

Two major County Council led projects planned for Portlaoise are set to be delayed due to Covid-19. These are part of the ongoing drive for...

All Ireland-winning duo team up again to take charge of Laois ladies football club

A former All Ireland-winning management duo have teamed up to take charge of a Laois ladies football club. Pat O'Sullivan and James Kelly, who won...