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.
In Pictures: All systems go for Laois’s Cruinniú na nÓg
Unleash your creative spirit with Cruinniú na nÓg, a day of FREE creativity for children and young people across Laois.
This Saturday June 15, Cruinniú...
Stradbally duo ‘inking’ up for Kolbe Special School fundraiser
Well this is certainly going to cause some stir - and all for a good cause too!
Two of Stradbally's most known residents have come...
Crettyard United one step away from history as Leinster Junior Cup final approaches
Crettyard United will bring their 2018/2019 season to a close on Saturday afternoon when they face Sherrif YC in the Leinster Juinor Cup final.
Patrick...
Laois senior hurlers hosting ‘Meet & Greet’ night ahead of Joe McDonagh Cup final
The Laois senior hurlers have their final Round Robin game in the Joe McDonagh Cup on Saturday but Eddie Brennan's men have already secured...
Laois U-20 footballers make 11 changes for final Andrew Corden Cup game v Waterford
The Laois U-20 footballers have made 11 changes to their team for their final match in the Andrew Corden Cup on Saturday.
Billy O'Loughlin's charges...
Kennedy Cup semi finals ahead for Laois lads with Carlow, Midlands and Kilkenny
It was a largely positive day for the Laois lads involved with various teams on quarter finals day at the Kennedy Cup.
A Crettyard United...
Laois shop wins at XL Retailing Standard Awards ceremony
A Laois shop was presented with a Bronze Retail Standard Award at the recent prestigious XL Retailing Standard Awards.
Coco's Portlaoise won at the event...
One of Laois’s oldest festivals CANCELLED for 2019
One of Laois's oldest festivals will not take place this summer after organisers announced they were taking the decision to cancel it.
The Festival of...
How Things Stand: Semi finals and finals on the horizon in Laois football leagues
With each passing week, we are getting increasingly closer to the start of the Laois championships.
Right now, the majority of the leagues are getting...
Kennedy Cup: Laois players fully in the mix as group stages conclude
The group stages of the Kennedy Cup concluded in University of Limerick today with all four of the teams that have Laois players involved...
Gordon Bennett Classic Cars event a big success
A week on from the ever-popular Gordon Bennett Vintage Run, the Gordon Bennett Classic Cars event took place.
The Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club/International...
Laois woman announced as Regional Winner for Best Young Entrepreneur Awards
The National finals of the 2019 edition of the Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards will take place later this year and for...
In Pictures: Old Laois cinema undergoes remarkable transformation
The Savoy Cinema in Portarlington has undergone a remarkable transformation ahead of a screening of a well loved film this weekend.
Two screenings of 'Into...
Portlaoise hit by vandalism and litter days after best ever cleanliness ranking
This is not nice to see.
Just days after Portlaoise rose to fourth place in the Anti-Litter League, Portlaoise Tidy Towns has reported incidences of...
How Things Stand: Semi finals and finals on the horizon in Laois hurling leagues
With each passing week, we are getting increasingly closer to the start of the Laois championships.
Right now, the majority of the leagues are getting...
Huge Laois presence as prestigious Kennedy Cup competition gets underway
Ireland's premier soccer competition got underway in University of Limerick this afternoon with Laois representation on four of the 32 teams taking part.
The Midlands,...
CONFIRMED: Laois senior, U-20 and minor football championship fixtures revealed
The GAA have confirmed details of three upcoming games involving Laois football teams.
The senior, U-20 and minor footballers will all contest potentially season defining...
Renua leader Leahy leaves party and outlines Laois-Offaly General Election plans
The future of Renua looks uncertain as party leader John Leahy has announced that he has stepped down and resigned from the party with...
Rathdowney ‘asylum seekers’ not sure how long they will remain in Laois
A group of asylum seekers who are currently staying in Rathdowney do not know for how long they will be staying in Laois.
According to...
Laois U-20 hurlers announce captain, vice-captain and panel ahead of Leinster championship
Laois will compete in their first ever Leinster U-20 hurling campaign later this month when they travel to face Kilkenny in the quarter final...
In Pictures: Emotional Willie Aird sets out stall for year as County Council Chairman
Fine Gael's Willie Aird was filled with emotion as he received the chain of office in the County Council Chamber on Friday.
Laois's longest serving...
WATCH: Laois footballers draw support from Portuguese fans in Croke Park
Well, this is certainly something else.
The Laois senior footballers took on Meath in Croke Park on Sunday in the Leinster semi final and while...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
TUESDAY JUNE 11
All Games 7.30pm unless stated
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4 Round 7
Emo V Portlaoise
Timahoe V Arles/Killeen
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 Round...
Embrace FARM to hold Remembrance Service for thise who died in accidents
Embrace FARM the support network for those affected by farm accidents will host its Annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service in the Church of the Most...
Student voice drives change in Portlaoise College
The student council of Portlaoise College played a significant role in the introduction of a new school jumper for the academic year 2019-20 and...
In Pictures: All-Ireland Rounders success for Emo
Last Monday June 3, saw the All-Ireland U-13 Boys’ and U13 Girls’ rounders championships take place in The Heath GAA.
Teams came from all over...
‘Toothless’ Laois leave manager Sugrue disappointed as they head for Qualifiers
Laois manager John Sugrue was left rueing missed chances as his side exited the Leinster football championship at the semi final stage yesterday.
Meath scored...
Portlaoise rises to best ever anti-litter league ranking
Portlaoise has been named as the fourth cleanest town in Ireland according to the latest litter league rankings.
Portlaoise was in 21st place when the...
Laois footballers All-Ireland Qualifier opponents confirmed following draw
The Laois footballers will face Derry in Round 2 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers following this morning's draw on RTE Radio 1.
Laois did not enter...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Daniel Byrne
O’Moores Forest, Ballyfin, Laois
Daniel Byrne, O'Moore's Forest,, Ballyfin, Co Laois. Died...