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.
‘Disgusting’ incidents of dog fouling on graves in Laois cemetery highlighted
The plight of dogs fouling on graves in a Laois cemetery has been highlighted by a County Councillor.
Fine Gael's John King called the act...
Music Generation Laois to receive funding for cross-border cultural projects
Music Generation Laois will receive €12,000 of funding for cross-border cultural projects under Cooperation with Northern Ireland Scheme 2021.
Started in 2012 Music Generation Laois...
Calls for car park to be constructed in Laois village as cars ‘bumper to...
A call has been made for Laois County Council to investigate the possibility of erecting a car park in a Laois village.
Independent Cllr Ollie...
How the Laois hurling team is shaping up ahead of the 2021 championship campaign
After a sometimes bruising league campaign, the Laois senior hurlers are gearing up for the 2021 championship which gets underway this weekend against Wexford...
Previewing tonight’s 2020 junior football championship final as Park-Rathensiak face Portlaoise
Park-Ratheniska v Portlaoise
2020 Junior Football Championship Final in O’Moore Park at 7.30pm
The delayed 2020 junior football championship will come to a conclusion tonight as...
Laois minor footballers name team for Leinster championship opener against Wexford
Laois minor football manager Mark Bates has named his starting 15 for Saturday's Leinster championship opener against Wexford.
This is a very new look minor...
Calls for trees that are ‘costing Laois County Council a fortune’ to be cut...
A call has been made for Laois County Council to cut down trees that 'are costing them a fortune'.
Fine Gael Councillor John King made...
‘Delight’ as Laois shop sells €75,000 winning scratch card to lucky punter
One person is €75,000 richer after a Laois shop sold them a very lucky scratch card.
Downey's Centra in Portlaoise sold the winning ticket recently.
And...
School Meals Programme to continue over the summer holidays says Laois TD
Funding for the School Meals Programme will continue throughout the summer holidays, Laois TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
The objective of the scheme is to...
In Pictures: Laois Libraries launch ‘Summer Stars’ free outdoor reading programme for children
Laois Libraries are bringing the library service outdoors this summer.
As part of the Summer Stars reading programme, Jennifer Farley’s book, “Scout’s Best Day Ever”,...
Ollie Clooney elected chairman of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick District for next 12 months
Councillor Ollie Clooney has been elected as the chairperson of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District for the next 12 months.
Laois County Council is split up...
In Pictures: Historic day for Laois school as Brazilian Ambassador visits following amazing fundraising...
It was an historic day in Rath National School in Laois yesterday as the Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland paid them a very special visit.
Ambassador...
Ballyfin Vintage & Veteran Club set to host 10th annual road run this weekend
Ballyfin Vintage & Veteran Club will hold their 10th annual road run for charity this Sunday, June 27.
The popular event will start at 12pm...
Live performances set to return in Laois as Dunmaise Arts Centre announce details of...
Dunamaise Arts Centre have announce that live theatre is coming back.
They have teamed up with the Gate Theatre and will park up at Emo...
In Pictures: Laois family make donation to four organisation who saved their dad’s life...
A Laois man, his sister in law and his friend cycled, ran and kayaked to raise €7,000 for the services who helped save his...
Calls for cameras to be installed in Laois cemetery to stamp out ‘thefts’ and...
A call has been made for security cameras to be installed at a Laois cemetery.
Fianna Fail Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald put down the motion in...
€40,000 to be distributed to almost 70 clubs in Laois to help them return...
Over €40,000 is to be distributed to almost 70 clubs in Laois to help them return to sport and physical activities post Covid-19 lockdown,...
Two Laois schools set to feature in new music video for local singer
Schools up and down the country may have had very little to get excited about during the pandemic months - but now two primary...
‘€180 billion cost of Climate Bill is obscene and it must be challenged’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has launched a scathing attack on the Government's Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021.
Deputy Nolan...
Hat-tricks for Conroy and Coss as Mountmellick go goal crazy to claim 2020 U-13...
Ballylinan 1-9 Mountmellick 8-9
2020 U-13 'B' Football Championship Final
Hat-tricks from Paul Conroy and Eoin Coss did the trick for Mountmellick as they were crowned...
Three Laois schools included in the Safe Routes to School Programme
Three Laois schools have been selected for inclusion in the first round of the Safe Routes to School Programme.
The scheme announced in March of...
In Pictures: Active schools week, outdoor gallery launched and talent show – busy times...
The pupils and students in Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise have been extremely busy recently.
As a another difficult Covid-19 disrupted school year comes...
In Pictures: Glory for The Harps as they celebrate junior hurling final win over...
The Harps were crowned the 2020 Laois JHC ‘A’ champions after outlasting Portlaoise in a highly entertaining game in O’Moore Park on Sunday afternoon.
They...
In Pictures: Wild celebrations as Camross players and supporters celebrate 2020 junior ‘B’ success
A clinical performance from Camross saw them claim the 2020 Laois JHC ‘B’ title over Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon.
After racing into an eight point...
Tyrrell stars on debut as Courtwood down O’Dempsey’s to make winning league start
Courtwood 2-11 O'Dempsey's 1-9
ACFL Division 1A Round 1
Courtwood endured a miserable 2020 but the early signs for 2021 are good as they scored a...
#LoveLaois: Derryounce Lakes – a budding tourist destination that is proving the perfect spot...
For this week’s #LoveLaois, we made a trip out to Derryounce Lakes which is located just outside of Portarlington.
While technically the lakes are actually...
Classy Comerford kicks Stradbally to opening league win over Killeshin
Stradbally 3-13 Killeshin 1-11
ACFL Division 1B Round 1
Garry Comerford was in top form as Stradbally claimed victory over Killeshin in Bill Delaney Park this...
Debut for Reilly as Ireland U-20s make perfect start to Six Nations Championship
Ballyfin teenager Will Reilly was a second half substitute as the Ireland U-20s made a perfect start to the Six Nations this afternoon.
It has...
In Pictures: Wild celebrations as Rathdowney-Errill claim 2020 Laois intermediate hurling crown
Rathdowney-Errill were comprehensive 2-26 to 0-13 winners of the 2020 edition of the intermediate hurling championship as they defeated a 14-man Trumera in O’Moore...
11 Laois clubs set for the off as CCFL’s Summer Competition to begin this...
The soccer season at local level was just about to get underway last year when it was called to a halt.
A handful of games...