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.
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...
Knockbeg 2nd Year basketballers reach All-Ireland final as First Years bid for same
2019 has been a remarkable year for Knockbeg College on the sporting fields and that success continued yesterday on the basketball court.
Knockbeg's 2nd Years...
Our guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
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It’s that time of the week again when we look to see what’s going on for the weekend.
We are...
Fáilte Ireland explores the potential of festivals bringing international visitors to Laois
Fáilte Ireland this week brought together festival organisers from across Laois to develop events which have the potential to attract more overseas visitors to...
Portlaoise Panthers trio receive Basketball All-Stars awards
Three Portlaoise Panthers basketballers have been announced as All-Stars for the 2018/2019 season.
Claire Melia and Jamie Sherburne have been named on teams along with...
Timahoe Community Hall presents cheque to Mary-Claire Knowles following fashion show
Timahoe was the home of a fashion show last February in a spectacular fundraiser for Mary-Claire Knowles.
A charity fashion show was held in aid of...
Laois IFA to host ‘crisis’ beef meeting while farmers urged to vote politicians who...
Laois IFA are holding a Crisis Beef and Livestock Meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on Monday April 15 at 8.30pm.
The focus of the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Devoy
Corrig, Stradbally, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital,...
McMahon brace sees Ballyroan/Abbey past The Heath and all tonight’s results
Two second half goals from Ballyroan-Abbey's Padraig McMahon helped his side claim their second league win of the season and end The Heath's winning...
In Pictures: Laois Public Participation Network takes CPR training
Laois Public Participation Network in partnership with the Irish Heart Foundation hosted 'Hands for Life' CPROn recently.
The event took place on Thursday April 4...
Laois secondary school launch annual publication
The students of Portlaoise College are nearly ready to go to print with another edition of the school yearbook.
The yearbook will go on sale...
Long serving Laois fire fighter retires from service
Tributes have been paid to one of Laois's longest serving firemen following his retirement.
Dermot Healion from Mountmellick has decided to hang up his helmet...
Laois GAA appoint new Games Development Manager
Laois GAA have appointed a new Games Development Manager.
Following a Strategic Review which was carried out in 2017 and 2018, one of the key...
All of this weekend’s soccer fixtures
Plenty of cup games and some big league matches this weekend.
SATURDAY APRIL 13
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Lambe Brothers CCFL Youths Cup Semi Finals
Players...
Election Diary: Road safety concerns at Heywood; support for Portlaoise residents’ associations and some...
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Every little helps residents’ associations
“Residents need our support in their communities. There is a lot of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Hannah Dooley (née Farrell)
The Glebe, Coolrain, Laois
Hannah Dooley (neé Farrell), The Glebe,...
Carlow GAA trio hit with big bans ahead of Leinster championship
The Carlow footballers have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the upcoming Leinster championship with the news that three of their members are...
Jobs boost for Laois as multi-national company unveil massive plans
A multi-national company has just unveiled plans to bring 75 jobs to Laois.
In an announcement in the Midlands Park Hotel this afternoon with Justice...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as club month gets into full swing
April is the month for the clubs and this week is all about them.
TUESDAY APRIL 9
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A Round 3
Portarlington...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Pa) Brennan
4 Doonane Terrace, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
Reposing at his residence...
Laois beef farmers urged to attend public meeting tonight
Laois farmers are being encouraged to attend a meeting in Rathdowney this evening as the organisers behind a new Beef Plan continue to ramp...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 8, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Seamus Sheehan
Glasnevin, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
Sheehan Seamus (Glasnevin and late of Portlaoise...
A giant killing for Clonaslee, a big win for Rosenallis and all today’s soccer...
There were a number of dramatic encounters in the local soccer leagues today.
In Carlow, Crettyard United kept themselves in the hunt for Premier Division...
Deegan points the way as Camross claim Feile hurling glory
Camross 1-6 The Harps 0-3
Laois Feile 'A' Hurling Championship Final
Ben Deegan accuracy from frees was crucial as Camross claimed Feile hurling 'A' glory in...
Future predictions, a monkey and a fashion shoot – It’s our Tweets of the...
The people of Laois have been in cracking form on Twitter this week.
The year is 2021:
Tiger Roll has just won his 4th National.
Laois are...
Laois manager Sugrue blames ‘poor execution’ for Division 3 final loss
Brought to you in association with Cllr Brendan Phelan
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue pulled no punches in his post-match interview following yesterday's Division...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 7, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Seamus Sheehan
Glasnevin, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
Sheehan Seamus (Glasnevin and late of Portlaoise...
Laois footballers and management donate money towards Westmeath man’s cancer treatment fund
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Sometimes sport fades into the background and with something like this - it is certainly the...
Wasteful Laois lose Division 3 decider against Westmeath in Croke Park
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Laois 0-13 Westmeath 1-13
Allianz Division 3 Football League Final
Wastefulness in front of goal and uncharacteristic error...
Laois manager Sugrue aiming for more silverware on Saturday
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The Laois football team will play Westmeath in the Allianz Football League Division 3 final in...