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.
Group action continues as Laois minors head to Carlow and U-20s face Offaly
The Laois minor and U-20 hurlers continue their Leinster campaigns with games away from home this afternoon.
The minor hurlers are in action at 1pm...
Arriaga hoping to make history as Portlaoise Panthers go for National League glory on...
Portlaoise Panthers' Xabi Arriaga is hoping his side can make history on Saturday when they contest the National Basketball League Division 1 final.
From Bilbao...
All systems go as Trilogy Triathlon club set for 15th annual Tri Laois event
The 15th annual Tri Laois organised by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club is set to take place on Saturday April 12.
Registration will be open...
Tough assignment ahead as Laois minor footballers set for clash with Dublin
Laois v Dublin
Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 2 in Parnell Park at 7.30pm
The Laois minor footballers return to action this evening as they face...
‘No To Ballynalacken Wind Farm’ to host public meeting this Thursday
An anti-wind farm group are set to host a public meeting on Thursday night against a proposal in their area.
The 'No To Ballynalacken Wind...
Mountmellick man to represent Laois at annual Mr Personality Festival
Adam Fitzpatrick from Mountmellick will represent Laois at the 18th annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra.
21-year-old is an...
Win or bust for Laois U-20 footballers as group stage concludes against Carlow
Laois v Carlow
Leinster U-20 FC Round 3 in SETU Carlow at 7.30pm
It is win or bust for the Laois U-20 footballers this evening -...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with eight county games in a week
We are heading towards the middle of April and this has to be one of the busiest weeks for county teams.
Over the next six...
Kildare coming to O’Moore Park as Laois minor hurlers begin Leinster campaign
Laois v Kildare
Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 1 in O'Moore Park at 1pm
The big day has arrived for the Laois minor hurlers as they...
Electric Picnic reveals new campsite layout with four sites available to reserve
Electric Picnic has announced major changes to how camping will be done at the festival in 2025.
Four new campsites, which will be wristband only...
Laois senior football team named ahead of Leinster championship opener against Wexford
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his team to face Wexford on Saturday.
Laois are heading to the Sunny South East to Wexford...
Scoil Chriost Ri named Ireland’s Sustainable Travel School of the Year
Scoil Chríost Rí has been named Ireland’s Sustainable Travel School of the Year at a ceremony in Dublin today.
An Taisce Green-Schools presented the school...
ACFL Division 1: Dillon goal crucial as Stradbally defeat neighbours St Joseph’s
St Joseph's 0-14 Stradbally 1-13
ACFL Division 1 Round 2
A first half goal from Jody Dillon proved crucial as Stradbally claimed their first win of...
Dunamase College students leading the way for Gaeilge in Portlaoise
The Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) at Dunamase College has been at the heart of promoting the Irish language since its establishment in January 2023.
From...
Laois owned horse rewards favourite backers with success in Downpatrick
There was Laois success in Downpatrick on Mother's Day as Seskin Flash claimed glory.
The 5/2 favourite travelled smoothly on his way to victory in...
Leinster U-20 FC: Dramatic comeback as Laois recover 12 point deficit to snatch draw...
Laois 0-19 Wexford 1-16
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 2
Laois are still alive in the Leinster U-20 football championship after they came from 12 points...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20s face Wexford in Round...
After a bruising encounter against Kildare last week, the Laois U-20 footballers return to Portlaoise this evening looking for redemption.
Kieran Kelly’s charges were beaten...
Chance at redemption as Laois U-20 footballers return to O’Moore Park to face Wexford
Laois v Wexford
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 2 in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
After a bruising encounter against Kildare last week, the Laois U-20 footballers...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures as Leinster championship and club leagues continue
It is the first week of April, the weather is glorious - and the GAA fixtures are coming thick and fast.
We have a range...
In Pictures: Daffodil Day a huge success as Holy Family Senior School host fundraiser
A fantastic morning was spent in the Nano Nagle Hall on the Holy Family Schools Campus in Portlaoise on Friday March 28 to mark...
‘Outstanding’ Portlaoise College students awarded with German, French and Irish scholarships
Portlaoise College has once again demonstrated its commitment to language learning by awarding prestigious summer school scholarships in German, French, and Irish to outstanding...
Well wishes as Laois school principal who ‘helped deliver wonderful modern campus’ has retirement...
Many colleagues, both past and present, gathered recently in the Seven Oaks Hotel for the retirement dinner of former Knockbeg College principal, Mike Carew.
A...
Leinster MFC: Maguire the difference as Louth defeat Laois in championship opener
Laois 0-12 Louth 1-15
Leinster Minor Football Championship Group 1 Round 1
The Laois minor footballers have made a losing start to the Leinster championship as...
Young Laois teacher set to be remembered as friends prepare to embark on fundraising...
A young Laois teacher is set to be remembered as a group of his college friends are preparing to embark on a fundraising half-marathon...
In Pictures: All smiles and great craic at Laois Irish Countrywomen’s Association’s Irish Night
The Laois Irish Countrywomen's Association's Irish Night was held in Sue Ryder Ireland, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on Friday March 21.
This initiative was supported by Creative...
REVEALED: Electric Picnic announce FIVE headline acts for 2025 festival
Electric Picnic have announced the first five headline acts for the 2025 festival in Stradbally later this year.
Hozier and Chappell Roan have been announced...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute Open Day a resounding success
Portlaoise Institute hosted its highly anticipated Open Day on Wednesday, March 26, welcoming over 300 students and parents eager to explore the diverse range...
Laois minor footballers name captain, vice-captains and team ahead of Leinster championship opener
The Laois minor footballers have named their captain, vice-captain and team ahead of their Leinster championship opener on Friday.
Portlaoise's Mark O'Connor will captain the...
2nd Year Hurling: Guilfoyle, Mortimer and Lawless to the fore as Mountrath claim North...
Mountrath CS 4-10 Scoil Mhuire Clane 1-6
North Leinster Colleges 2nd Year ‘B’ Hurling Championship Final
Mountrath Community Scholl were crowned 2nd Year North Leinster 'B'...
Laois builder featuring in new TG4 series focusing on the Irish construction sector
A Laois builder is featuring on a new TG4 series which is focusing on the Irish construction sector.
Dave Fingleton, from Ratheniska, is one of...