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.
All you need to know as the Laois hurlers and footballers head north to...
It is a busy day on the GAA front as the Laois hurlers and footballers face trips to Ulster to face Antrim and Down.
Below,...
Vacant Centrepoint Shopping Centre set to be demolished following Laois County Council order
The vacant Centrepoint Shopping Centre on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise is set to be demolished.
Laois County Council has issued a derelict site notice...
Laois company’s fundraiser generates €3,000 for suicide bereavement group
Staff at Ortus, the Laois-based Managed IT and Cloud technology company, recently raised €3,000 for a suicide bereavement support charity called HUGG (Healing Untold...
‘It gives them the respect that they deserve’ – Great joy as students settle...
There was a tremendous atmosphere in St Francis School yesterday as the students and staff settled in to their brand new building.
On a phased...
Fitness boost for Laois footballers ahead of relegation playoff with Down
The Laois senior footballers are set to be almost at full strength as they aim to get their season going against Down on Saturday.
Forward...
Laois businesses urged to apply as Small Business Assistance Scheme opens for applications
Laois businesses are being urged to apply as the Small Business Assistance Scheme has now opened for applications.
Businesses can apply for a grant of...
Young Laois artist shortlisted for fibre cabinet artwork competition
A Laois artist has been shortlisted in a unique artwork competition.
open eir, Ireland’s largest wholesale network operator, called for young Irish artists to help...
Laois Tidy Towns group urges people to stop ‘stealing’ their flowers
A Laois Tidy Towns group has called on people to stop stealing their flowers.
Portarlington Tidy Towns took to social media yesterday and made they...
Laois people have Covid-19 vaccine appointments in Dublin cancelled following ‘system glitch’
Laois people who were given Covid-19 vaccine in Dublin have had them cancelled following what has been described as a 'system glitch'.
Yesterday, it emerged...
WATCH: RTE News visits Laois secondary school as 2021 Leaving Cert gets underway
The 2021 edition of the Leaving Cert got underway at schools across the country yesterday.
For the first time in the history of the state,...
Laois GAA club unhappy over scheduling of 2020 county final due to Leaving Cert
A Laois GAA club are unhappy over the scheduling of their postponed 2020 county final as it will come before two of their players...
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...