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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 County Council aims to cut Portlaoise’s carbon emissions by 72% by 2030

Laois County Council aims to cut Portlaoise's carbon emissions by 72% by the end of the decade in a new plan. This target is set...

Coronavirus: One further death and 539 new cases – as Laois rate rises again

There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 539 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of today’s cases 16...

Laois Councillor calls on Agriculture Minister to establish an ‘Independent Meat Regulator’ with statutory...

A Laois County Councillor has called on the Minister for Agriculture to establish an Independent Meat Regulator with statutory powers. Fianna Fail Cllr Padraig Fleming...
The land at Togher on the outskirts of Portlaoise

County Council agree €562,000 sale of Togher land for expansion of Laois business

A fourth business is set to start operating from the Togher National Business Park in Portlaoise. The issue of the disposal of 3.04 hectares at...

€3.2 million allocated for nine different Laois projects under Active Travel Fund

The National Transport Authority has allocated €3,283,000 to Laois for sustainable transport projects across the county.Three footpaths, The Rock Footpath Scheme, Rathleague Footpath Scheme...

Laois Down Syndrome Ireland’s ‘Field of Dreams’ moving ever closer

Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” celebrated World Down Syndrome Day recently. On Sunday March 21, all of their members wore lots of 'Rock Your Socks'...
GAA rules

Laois Gaels and DCU to deliver webinar on combining college life with sport

Laois Gaels, Laois Coaching and Games and DCU are teaming up to provide a webinar this evening. The focus of the webinar, which gets underway...

Laois-owned horse bolts up for second Dundalk success

A 28/1 winner in January, a Laois owned horse galloped to his second victory in his last three races in Dundalk last night. Never Mistabeat...

In Pictures: Laois school turning yard into beautiful outdoor art gallery

One Laois school have come up with a brilliant idea to improve the appearance of their yard - by turning it into an outdoor...

Well-known Laois man’s photograph of huge GAA fan wins national award

A well-known Laois man's photograph of a huge Laois GAA fan has won a national award. Graiguecullen's Paul Dargan and his photo of the legendary...

Laois GAA unveil details of new Athletic Development Programme to keep players in the...

Laois GAA have unveiled details of a new Athletic Development Programme aimed at football players aged from 18 to 24. The programme will provide strength...

In Pictures: Laois Student Enterprise winners receive awards ahead of national finals

The two victorious teams from the 2021 Laois Student Enterprise Awards received their winning prizes yesterday. Both are from Portlaoise CBS and will go forward...

Coronavirus: 20 further deaths and 584 new cases as all students to return to...

There have been 20 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 584 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of the deaths reported...

In Pictures: Huge participation as Laois virtual 5km event a big success

Laois Sports Partnership in association with Portlaoise Athletics Club organised the Laois 5K Virtual run/walk over five days from March 17-21. About 700 Runners/walkers and...
Abbeyleix school

‘Rock solid’ case made for new school in Laois town

A 'rock solid' case for a new school has been made to Minister for Education Norma Foley following a meeting with officials from Scoil...

WATCH: Tuohy stars following injury comeback as Geelong collect first win of the season

The AFL season is well underway now and so too is Laois native Zach Tuohy's. Injury kept the Portlaoise man out of the 2020 defeated...
Michael Egan

GAA stars back Laois man’s first book as it hits shelves today

A host of GAA stars have gotten behind a well-known Laois man as his new book hits shelves today. Declan Kirby GAA Star: Championship Journey...

Laois man in the running for top position in Ógra Fianna Fáil

A Laois man is set to contest the position of Uachtarán (President) of Ógra Fianna Fáil this weekend. On Saturday, the youth wing of Fianna...

Host of Laois teenagers sign for League of Ireland clubs ahead of new season

A host of Laois teenagers have signed for League of Ireland clubs ahead of the new season. Traditionally, the underage League of Ireland season, which...

Laois singer pledges profits from new single to charity

Laois singer Emer Dunne has decided to donate all the profits from her single to a charity close to her hearts - The Irish...
HGVs

‘People are afraid for their lives’ – restrictions on HGVs on rural Laois road...

'People are afraid for their lives' - so says Cllr Paddy Bracken in relation to HGVs and their use of a rural Laois road. The...

Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 606 new cases as one million vaccines per month...

There have been three further Coronavirus-related deaths and 606 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. Of the deaths reported...
Carol Nolan

‘Absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services’ says local TD

Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says it is 'absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services'. She raised the urgent need...

Calls for Laois bridge to be repaired as works also required to fix hole...

Laois County Council has been called upon to repair a bridge in Errill and also fix a hole in a wall near Ballacolla in...

GAA Future Leaders programme a huge success in Laois school

The GAA Future Leaders Transition Year Programme is a joint initiative from the GAA and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST). The modules being...
Irish Water

Six million litres of water saved in Laois due repair works

There have been major reductions in the amount of water being wasted through leaks in Laois in recent times. Over 6 million litres of water,...

Laois children forced to travel to Athlone for eye clinic service

Laois children are being forced to travel to Athlone to avail of an eye clinic services. The eye clinic service originally took place in Portlaoise...

Huge Laois involvement as Women’s National League set to get underway this weekend

The Women's National League is set to get underway this weekend - and there is massive Laois representation across the teams. This is the female...

Road repair in Ballyfin, tree trimming in Clonaslee and flooding in Rosenallis

Road repair, tree trimming and flooding were three issues that arose at the recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district. Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald...
Portlaoise Garda Station

Planning permission granted for new €24 million Garda station in Portlaoise

The Office of Public Works has granted planning permission for a brand new Garda station in Portlaoise. The €24 million plan, which was submitted in...