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.
Extension planned for Midlands Prison but no sign of new courthouse for Portlaoise
The updated National Development Plan for the Department of Justice includes two projects in Portlaoise.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed that the plan contains a...
Popular Portlaoise Singers group set to perform to celebrate 50 years of music
One of the longest running choirs in the country are set to take to the stage once again this weekend.
The Portlaoise Singers return to...
Laois TD calls for ‘straight answers’ as speculation mounts that HSE is to close...
Independent TD Brian Stanley has told Minister Jennifer Murnane-Connor that it is time 'for decision and answers on Erkina House Rathdowney'.
Back in 2022, the...
Big Laois involvement as DCU make it five Ladies Division 1 league titles in...
There was big Laois involvement as DCU made it five Division 1 Ladies league titles in a row last night.
DCU had Laois manager Stephen...
‘Advanced Fishmonger’ honour goes to Laois business owner at ceremony in London
Laois fishmonger, Alan Mitchell, owner of Al’s Fish Shop in Portarlington reeled in a major honour this week in being awarded ‘Advanced Fishmonger’ standard.
This...
South Leinster Colleges JHC ‘C’: Super second half sees St Fergal’s Rathdowney crowned champions...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-12 Creagh College Wexford 0-8
South Leinster Colleges Junior C Hurling Championship Final
St Fergal's Rathdowney have been crowned South Leinster Colleges Junior...
In Pictures: Portarlington Fire Services hosts Family Appreciation night to honor first responders and...
Laois County Fire & Rescue Services commenced their family appreciation nights in Portarlington Fire Station on Friday, November 28.
It was an heartwarming event to...
Laois company becomes first in Ireland to achieve top sustainability rating
Midland Steel Group, based in Portlaoise, has achieved a major sustainability milestone.
They have become the first company in Ireland and only the second across...
Laois student wins top award in the country for engineering project
Mikolaj Bielecki, a Portlaoise College student, has earned national recognition after winning the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award from the Engineering Technology Teachers'...
Laois punk folk band win Production Music Award at ceremony in London
Laois punk folk band The Outcast Crew, together with producer Elliot Daniels, have earned a major accolade at this year’s Production Music Awards held...
In Pictures: ‘My Severe Weather Ready Guide’ successfully launched
Severe weather has the ability to disrupt our daily lives in all sorts of ways such as loss of power as well as damage...
Electric Picnic announce first acts ahead of sold out 2026 festival
Electric Picnic have announced their first acts ahead of the sold out 2026 festival.
On Saturday, Gorillaz have been announced for the top slot. While...
In Pictures: Serious style as Laois GAA stars celebrate at annual awards night
There was serious style on display as the 2025 Laois GAA Award winners assembled to collect their trophies on Friday night.
The Midlands Park Hotel...
Great excitement as Poet’s Cottage officially opens in Camross
There was great excitement in Camross on Friday as the newly renovated and fully operational Poet's Cottage Cafe was officially opened.
Situated in the heart...
In Pictures: New sports facilities unveiled at Laois primary school
The staff and children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe were in celebratory mood on Friday last as they held an official opening for their...
Laois U-20 FC Final: Two in a row for Stradbally Parish Gaels as they...
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Stradbally Parish Gaels 2-14 Killeshin 0-8
Laois U-20 FC...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS students enjoy ‘Play in a Day’ and perform at local...
It has been a busy couple of weeks in Mountrath Community School with students taking part in two worthwhile activities.
Second year class 2C took...
In Pictures: Laois singer completes first US tour making great Laois connections on her...
Laois Irish folk singer, Emer Dunne, has returned home after completing her first US Tour across the East Coast of the United States.
This is...
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’: Home semi final confirmed as Portlaoise CBS defeat Bunclody
Portlaoise CBS 2-13 Bunclody 0-8
South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B' Round 3
Portlaoise CBS made it three-from-three in their group as they defeated FCJ Bunclody to...
Laois students among 139 to celebrate graduation from College Carlow St Patrick’s
Carlow College St Patrick’s saw 139 students graduate at its annual Conferring Ceremony, held on recently in Carlow Cathedral.
The event marked a proud moment...
Supporting the county’s older residents with Laois Services to Elderly People
The Laois Services to Elderly People (LSTEP) programme promotes independent living for older people in Laois, empowering them to enjoy the best quality of...
‘Chronic shortage’ of special education places in Laois secondary schools causing stress and worry
The situation surrounding special education spaces in Laois secondary schools has been laid bare at a meeting this week.
The issue was brought forward by...
Laois clubs to benefit as Midlands League launches plans for €5 million soccer complex
Plans to build a state of the art facility that will benefit children in Laois have been lodged with Offaly County Council.
The Midlands League,...
Farming families should be able to build on their own land ‘without unnecessary planning...
A Laois TD has called for planning rules to be reformed to make it easier for farming families to build homes and lives on...
Laois Councillors want Abbeyleix to be considered to host Irish Famine Commemoration Day
Laois County Council is to call on the Minister for Tourism to consider Abbeyleix as one of the host venues for Irish Famine Commemoration...
Ballyroan man completes Malin to Mizen in vintage Mercedes tractor and raises €20,000 for...
Local farmer and lifelong vintage enthusiast Charley O’Connor from Ballyroan, has completed the Malin to Mizen route in his vintage Mercedes MB tractor.
And he...
Laois Councillors seek review as Ireland chooses not to recognise ‘long Covid’ as an...
Laois County Council is to write to the Minister for Health after Ireland opted not to recognise 'long Covid' as an occupational illness.
The matter...
Meet the incredibly talented multi-sport Laois 12-year-old who is representing Ireland in badminton
A young Laois boy is making serious waves in the world of badminton where he is representing Ireland.
12-year-old Daire O'Sullivan, who hails from Crettyard,...
Call made for three medically supervised detoxification beds to be established in Portlaoise Hospital
Laois County Council has called on the Minister for Health to establish detoxification beds in Portlaoise Hospital.
This call comes following a motion that was...
Portlaoise Active Retirement Group visits South East Technological University for volunteer workshop
Representatives from the Portlaoise Active Retirement Group visited South East Technological University (SETU) in Carlow on Tuesday to attend a specially organised volunteer workshop.
The...