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.
The Waters and Communities Special Award now open for Laois entries
The Waters and Communities Special Award is now open for applications with a deadline of May 17, 2019. The Award is run in conjunction...
Two Laois brain injury survivors launch new initiative to help change lives
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland have launched of a new initiative to help young brain injury survivors get back to work and education.
With an estimated...
George Cornelius sees Laois trainer win big at Dundalk Races
A Laois trainer and his family were celebrating a big win on the race track last weekend.
George Cornelius came in at 14/1 in the...
Laois minor footballers announce panel, captain and vice-captain
Laois minor football manager Donncha Phelan has named his 31-man panel for the upcoming season.
Donncha and his managerial team have spent the last number...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Educate Together NS carry out big clean
Claire Romito, 1st class teacher and Green School’s Coordinator for Portlaoise Educate Together NS, co-hosted an informative assembly last week along with members from...
What’s on in Laois this Easter Bank Holiday weekend
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It’s a long weekend and that means it’s a busy one. There is lots of family fun with egg...
Laois bride-to-be pulls out all the stops on Hen weekend
Well this is some get-up!
A Laois bride-to-be was pictured wearing a very interesting outfit at her hen party.
Roisin Behan and her army of merry...
Laois people spend over €13 million on home improvements and energy upgrades
Laois homeowners have spent over €13.1 million in total through the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) since its launch in 2013.
This incentive has facilitated homeowners...
In Pictures: Some great shots from the Laois football Feile finals
The Laois football Feile ‘A’ and ‘B’ finals took place in the LOETB Centre of Excellence on Sunday evening.
Portarlington and Portlaoise contested the ‘A’...
Scoil Chriost Ri competing well in third appearance at World School basketball Championships
Scoil Chríost Rí competed a remarkable feat last year as they qualified to represent Ireland in the International Schools Basketball World championships in Greece 2019.
This is...
CONFIRMED: Laois priest set for Late Late Show appearance
A Laois priest is getting ready for his appearance this Firday night on Ireland’s longest running programme, the Late Late Show.
Fr Sean Hyland was...
Former Laois Parish Priest calls for Notre Dame Cathedral to be fully restored
The former Parish Priest of Stradbally has called for all of Europe to come together to help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Fr Sean Maher,...
All of this weekend’s soccer fixtures
Big cup games and some very important league matches.
SATURDAY APRIL 20
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Under 17 Cup Semi Finals
Mullingar Ath v Portlaoise;...
In Pictures: All smiles at the Ballacolla NS Grandparents Day
The annual St Pius X Ballacolla NS Grandparents Day went down a treat in the Laois school last week.
Grandmothers and grandfathers were given the...
Carlow soccer league glory for Killeshin FC U-14s
Killeshin FC's U-14 team were crowned champions of the Carlow and District Juvenile Soccer League last night.
The lads were pushed all the way in...
Motorway misery set to continue for Laois commuters as M7 works extended
There really seems to be no end in sight for these roadworks.
Kildare County Council officials have said that the improvement works on the M7...
Business incentive scheme extended in Portlaoise
The Business Incentive Scheme in Portlaoise is to be extended to include new areas of the town not currently covered by the scheme.
The Scheme...
Election Diary: Mountmellick seeks poster ban, Spink bridge repairs, Rock school safety
Mountmellick seeks poster ban
Mountmellick is the latest town in the county to seek a ban on election posters within the town’s precincts.
The Mountmellick Tidy...
CONFIRMED: The full list of European Election Candidates in the Ireland South area
The Ireland South constituency, of which Laois is a part, has the highest number of candidates who will contest the European Election on May...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as club month continues
April is all about the clubs and there are plenty of games to look forward to this week.
MONDAY APRIL 15
All Games 6.30pm
Midlands Park Hotel...
In Pictures: Serious style as O’Moore’s celebrate camogie championship success
Serious style on show here.
O'Moore's Camogie club won just their second ever Laois camogie championship last year and they celebrated in style on Friday...
Well-known community activist declares to run in Local Elections
Another candidate has declared his intention to contest the May 24 local election the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District.
Long time community, environmental and political activist Brian...
Gardai open investigation into ‘criminal’ damage at Rock of Dunamase
Gardai have launched an investigation after our pictures revealed shocking vandalism on one of Laois's most loved tourist attractions.
The Rock of Dunamase was the...
Laois youngster named on Ireland U-18 rugby squad for games against England
This is a huge achievement for a young man who is really going places.
Ballyfin native Will Reilly has been selected on a 24-man Ireland...
‘A night for Dave’ planned in honour of Portlaoise Hospital worker following sad passing
A fundraising night for a well-known Laois man has been planned for this summer.
David Rafter, who died by suicide in January, has been described...
Outrage as popular Laois tourist attraction hit by vandals
This is absolutely disgraceful.
Parts of one of Laois's main tourist attractions have been sprayed with graffiti.
The Rock of Dunamase, situated between Stradbally and Portlaoise,...
BREAKING: Huge boost for Laois senior hurlers as star forward returns to panel
This is a serious boost for the Laois senior hurlers and manager Eddie Brennan.
Former captain Ross King has returned to the Laois senior hurling...
Penalty joy for Clonaslee, a cup final for Mountmellick Celtic and all today’s soccer...
It was a day of cup action and it was a largely good one for the Laois teams involved.
Meanwhile, in Division 1, Rosenallis received...
Captain Corey leads Portarlington to first ever Feile football title
Portarlington 3-5 Portlaoise 2-0
Midlands Park Hotel Feile 'A' Football Final
Portarlington have claimed their first ever Laois Feile title following an eight point victory over...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Esmonde (Pat) White
Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow / Abbeyleix, Laois
Patrick Esmonde (Pat) White, late...