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.
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...
All of Saturday’s GAA results from a very busy day
A grand total of 27 games took place on Saturday across the county.
It was a big day in the Feile with both the 'A'...
Wins for Portlaoise, O’Dempsey’s, Courtwood and Arles-Killeen in tonight’s football action
It was a very busy evening on the football field as five games took place in the top two Divisions in Laois.
Portlaoise, O'Dempsey's, Courtwood...
Laois exhibitor added to line-up for Ireland’s premier interior design event
A Laois exhibitor has been added to the line-up for house 2019, Ireland’s premier interior design event.
Zelouf & Bell Furniture Makers, based in Vicarstown,...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school bring first ever hockey season to a close
Dunamase College hosted Abbeyleix Hockey club U-14s for a friendly match in Portlaoise at the weekend to bring their first ever season to an...
Portarlington Tidy Town’s Spring Clean a huge success as they call for law changes
The Tidy Town's 'Spring Clean' of Portarlington was a big success.
Over 100 volunteers took part at over 28 different locations across the town and...
Laois trio call for county’s support ahead of All-Ireland Student Enterprise final
Three young entrepreneurs are hoping the people of Laois will get behind them and their product ahead of the upcoming All-Ireland Student Enterprise Final...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 12, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Robert Noel Newman
Aughafan, Castletown, Laois / Errill, Laois
Robert Noel Newman, Aughafan, Castletown,...
Victory for The Harps over Clonad and all Thursday night’s results
There were six games down for decision tonight and the most high profile of them saw Clonad take on The Harps second team in...
Local Election candidate posts retraction after tweet on nurses causes uproar
A Laois local election candidate has tonight posted a retraction after a Tweet she posted on Monday caused uproar.
Fine Gael's Vivienne Phelan, who is...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Ladies Hockey team celebrate successful season with awards night
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club held their end of season social night and award-giving ceremony on Friday April 5.
The club finished up the season in...
Huge attendance at Laois secondary schools Track & Field championships
Boys and girls from secondary schools all over Laois competed in the Laois secondary schools Track & Fields championships in St Abban's yesterday.
They took...