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.
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...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Evans (née Murphy)
Portlaoise, Laois
Kathleen Evans (nee Murphy) Late of Blackburn , England and formerly...
LoveLaois Podcast: Meet the young Laois man whose political activism saw him invited to...
This week's LoveLaois Podcast focuses on a young Laois man whose political activism saw him score an invite to the inauguration of President Catherine...
Heywood Community School come out on top at ‘Battle of Wits’ county final
Heywood TY students recently fought a tough battle against other secondary schools to secure the title of 'Battle of Wits' 2025 in Laois.
They will...
Atheltics: All-Ireland glory and European qualification for Laois athletics at National Cross County Championships
It was a hugely successful Sunday for a host of Laois athletes who braved extremely difficult conditions at the National Cross Country Championships in...
Previews: Clough-Ballacolla bid for Leinster final place while one Laois U-20 HC semi final...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Leinster Club SHC – Ballyhale Shamrocks v Clough-Ballacolla
In...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Captain fantastic Byrne leads Knockbeg College to big win over Tullamore
Knockbeg College 6-17 Colaiste Choilm Tullamore 0-8
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 3
Knockbeg College maintained their 100% record in the Leinster Colleges SFC following a big...
‘If I send staff out to dredge a river in the morning, the Council...
Laois County Councillors have been told that the laws of the land are preventing Councils from removing silt from rivers.
The recent spell of heavy...
Laois Hospice presents new syringe pumps to support Palliative Care in the community
Laois Hospice Foundation has announced the presentation of new syringe pumps to the Laois Palliative Care Team.
This equipment will be used in the community...
Students in Laois empowered to reduce energy consumption at Greens Schools’ workshop
Secondary school students from Laois learned about how they can take steps to conserve electricity, during the An Taisce Green-Schools’ regional energy workshop, in...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Town Centre First Plan launch ‘a resounding success’
Mountmellick came together in force for the launch of the Town Centre First Plan, marking a memorable evening for the entire community in the...
‘It’s embarrassing and a disgrace what is happening’ – Councillors fume over lack of...
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has long been the focus of Council meetings in Laois and it has raised its head once again.
Ever increasing...
Ladies Football: Laois learn their fate as National League fixtures for 2026 confirmed
The Laois Ladies will begin their 2026 campaign on the final weekend of January as their National Football League fixtures have been confirmed.
Stephen Duff's...
Road to Recovery sees a McGrath Video Laryngoscope and Breast Pump purchased for Portlaoise...
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Road to Recovery team for their exceptional fundraising through their Road...
In Pictures: Preston House and Palace Bar take poetic licence for Stoked launch
Two venues, Preston House and the Palace Bar, were a buzz with banter, lilting with laughter, sizzling with songs and stories and poets in...
Laois DJ set to host all day event in aid of Movember this weekend
A Laois DJ is set to host an all day DJ set in aid of men's mental health charity Movember this weekend.
Robbie Purcell, from...
Meet the Laois teenager who is representing Ireland internationally in gymnastics
Excitement is building in one part of Laois as a teenager is set to represent Ireland on the international stage in gymnastics.
14-year-old Lauren Kelly,...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Provincial and U-20 games down for decision as we head for...
We're heading towards the end of the season but the matches continue thick and fast.
This week sees more U-20 football and hurling action take...
Momentous occasion for Laois student as he attends Inauguration of President Catherine Connolly
History was made last week as for just the tenth time in the entire existence of the state, a president was inaugurated.
President Catherine Connolly...
Laois Gardai launch annual fundraiser in aid of Special Olympics Ireland
Abbeyleix Gardai launched their annual fundraising event in aid of Special Olympics Ireland recently.
Gardai attached to Abbeyleix and Portlaoise Garda Stations are holding a...
Mountmellick and Portarlington Flood Relief Schemes ‘need to be accelerated’ following latest flooding
A Laois TD has called on long awaited flood relief schemes for Mountmellick and Portarlington to be accelerated following scenes of flooding last Friday.
Heavy...
Government outlines efforts to find new investor for Leprino site ahead of 2026 closure
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has welcomed the Government’s commitment to securing a future for the Leprino Foods facility in Portlaoise.
This is following...
Laois GAA club receives prestigious Irish language award in Croke Park
The work of GAA clubs towards the Irish language was in the spotlight in Croke Park on November 14 when Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha...
Laois TD urges Transport Infrastructure Ireland to remove CPO threat from Greenway planning
At this week’s meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Laois TD William Aird called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to take Compulsory...
Silverware up for grabs as Camross face Na Fianna of Meath in Leinster camogie...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Camross v Na Fianna (Meath)
Leinster Club Intermediate Camogie...
Laois U-20 FC: Donohue shines as Stradbally Parish Gaels defeat Na Fianna Og to...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Stradbally Parish Gaels 3-14 Na Fianna Og 0-8
Laois...
Government urged to act as Laois towns and villages being ‘choked up’ by lorries...
The government has been called on to act to lower the cost for lorries and trucks who have to pay tolls to use motorways.
The...
Five Laois parks awarded Green Flag awards to recognise best green spaces
County Laois was awarded five Green Flags at the 2025 Green Flag Awards, which celebrate the recognition of Ireland’s best parks and green spaces.
In...
Incredible occasion for young Laois boy as Ireland keep World Cup hopes alive with...
The Republic of Ireland kept their World Cup hopes alive last night as they defeated Portugal 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium.
It was an incredible...