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.
Abbeyleix set to host Wild Bee Festival as event comes to Laois for the...
Abbeyleix is set to host the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan’s 2025 Wild Bee Festival, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
The Wild...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as Mountmellick launches Draft Town Centre First Plan
A step-by-step guide has been outlined for members of the community to help their voices be heard following the launch of the Draft Town...
Nine homes available as Laois County Council unveil affordable Purchase Scheme houses in Stradbally
Laois County Council has launched a Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme at Oak Vale Meadows, Stradbally.
This scheme is presented in partnership with Mark Coleman...
Well wishes paid as ‘incredibly hard working’ Laois teacher retires after 28 years of...
It was an emotional occasion in St. Peter’s Church of Ireland Church in Portlaoise on Thursday as a long serving teacher retired.
Jayne Breslin was...
Park-Ratheniska hosting family fun day to raise funds ahead of first ever Ladies national...
Park-Ratheniska Ladies football club are set to host a family fun day at their grounds in Ratheniska this Sunday.
All funds raised on the day...
HSE change plans ‘for a third time’ on Mountrath Health Centre
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has said that the HSE have changed plans again for the third time on Mountrath Health Centre.
Outlining the...
WATCH: ‘War to Welcome in The Little Town’ – How Stradbally responded when war...
A lovely event took place in Stradbally Library last night as members of the community came together for a special screening.
'From War to Welcome...
‘Older people were scared and intimidated’ – Laois Councillors react after ‘unauthorised settlement’ finally...
Laois County Council heard how residents in a particular part of the county were left 'intimidated' and 'scared' by the presence of an 'unauthorised...
‘Let’s have a bit of craic’ – First ever Stradbally Parish Picnic set to...
The Parish of Stradbally, which includes Timahoe and Vicarstown, is set to come together this Sunday for a picnic.
Fr David Vard is inviting everyone...
Laois athlete chosen to compete for Ireland at European Athletics Team Championships
A Laois athlete has been chosen to represent Ireland at the upcoming European Athletics Team Championships.
Saragh Buggy, who represents St Abban's, is the holder...
In Pictures: Community comes out in force for Mountrath landscaping and public realm plans
The people of Mountrath turned out in impressive numbers recently for a vibrant and highly engaging Public Information Evening on proposed enhancement works to...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Climate Alliance meet for successful creative collaboration
The Portlaoise Climate Alliance, working for a Low Carbon Portlaoise, met for their first bi-annual session of 2025 recently.
With over 35 members, representing 21...
U-15 Hurling: Hibernia Cup success for Laois hurlers in Abbotstown
A Laois academy squad were celebrating last weekend as they claimed the U-15 hurling Hibernia Cup.
In miserable conditions in Abbotstown on Saturday, Laois emerged...
Mountmellick Credit Union set to reopen Clonaslee branch following significant works
Mountmellick Credit Union has announced that their newly rebuilt office in Clonaslee, will officially reopen for business from Friday, June 20 at 4pm.
This marks...
Electric Youth returns to offer young people the chance to perform at Electric Picnic
Electric Youth, an arts initiative for Electric Picnic is set to return for a sixth consecutive year.
Electric Youth is a vibrant celebration of creativity...
Laois GAA Fixtures: No county action but plenty of club games with league semi...
For the first time in about five months, there is no county action this weekend.
With the Laois hurlers and footballers finished and a free...
Portlaoise Library set to host information sessions for renovating vacant and derelict properties
Laois County Council has confirmed the first in a series of public advice sessions in relation to the renovating vacant and derelict properties will...
Laois Ladies learn their fate as draw made for All-Ireland quarter and semi finals
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
The Laois Ladies football team have learned their opponents...
€125,000 allocated for construction of a space for teenagers in Laois park
The Government has awarded €125,000 to Laois County Council to be allocated to create a space for teenagers.
Laois County Council worked with Laois Comhairle...
ACFL Division 1: Portlaoise and St Joseph’s conclude league phase with wins over Emo...
Portlaoise and St Joseph's rounded off their Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 campaigns with wins over Emo and Graiguecullen this evening.
There was nothing...
Making the case for Laois to have its own museum and where it could...
A Laois County Councillor has made the case for the county to have its own museum.
Independent Councillor James Kelly brought forward a motion on...
Italy, France and Spain – Portlaoise College’s Erasmus Programme proves a big success
This year, Portlaoise College took part in a successful Erasmus+ Programme which has proved to be a massive success.
The Laois secondary school partnered with...
Cruinniú na nÓg: Abbeyleix celebrate 250 years plus events in Portlaoise, Mountrath, Castletown and...
The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week.
Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...
Stradbally Community Choir all set for latest performance in aid of Kolbe Special School
The Stradbally Community Choir are all set for their latest performance which is in aid of Kolbe Special School.
Kavanagh's in Portlaoise is the venue...
Laois Abroad: Trading Rosenallis for a spot near the Alps – meet the woman...
Laois Abroad is brought to you in association with Abbeyleix Chauffeur Services
The always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the third time in 2025.
Up next...
Judging day approaches as Abbeyleix gears up to represent Ireland on the international stage
Abbeyleix is gearing up to represent Ireland on the international stage in the prestigious Communities in Bloom International Challenge 2025.
Communities in Bloom was established...
Cruinniú na nÓg: Events in Portarlington, Mountmellick and Stradbally
The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week.
Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...
Almost €600,000 announced for home improvements for older people and people with Disabilities
€592,189 has been allocated for funding for home improvements for older people and people with disabilities in Laois.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
Draws made for Laois Ladies club Senior, Intermediate and Junior football championships
The draw for the Laois Ladies Senior, Intermediate and Junior club football championships have been made.
Two of the three competitions involve a group stage...
Laois farmer elected vice-chair of Copa Cogeca beef group in Brussels
A Laois farmer has been elected as one of the new vice-chairs of the Copa Cogeca working party on beef.
Declan Hanrahan, a beef farmer...