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: Stradbally celebrates living in a rural town on St Patrick’s Day
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
This was arguably the greatest turnout Stradbally has ever seen for its St Patrick's Day...
In Pictures: Killeshin and Graiguecullen go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
What a day that was!
St Patrick’s Day has come and almost gone with the county...
Laois footballer Conroy nominated for Republic of Ireland U-15 Player of the Year award
This young man is one of the brightest young talents in Irish soccer at the moment.
Portlaoise native Colin Conroy has been nominated for the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 17, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Breda Fitzpatrick (née Hanrahan)
St Brigid's Drive, Ballinakill, Laois
Breda died in the loving...
Surprise as Fianna Fail Councillor pips TD to win Euro nomination for Ireland South
Fianna Fail have chosen their candidate that will run in the Ireland South constituency, which now includes Laois, and it is something of a...
Nine Talking Points as Laois keep push for promotion to Division 2 alive
Brought to you in association with The Cellar Pub, Mountmellick
The Laois senior footballers are still in the race for promotion from Division 3 with...
Second half goals crucial as Laois defeat Offaly to keep promotion hopes alive
Brought to you in association with The Cellar Pub, Mountmellick
Laois 2-12 Offaly 0-15
Allianz Football League Division 3 Round 6
The Laois footballers still have a...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers face Offaly in Tullamore
Brought to you in association with The Cellar Pub, Mountmellick
Laois take on Offaly in Round 6 of their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign this...
‘Tickets selling fast’ for huge Laois concert in aid of three worthy causes
Tickets are selling out fast for a concert which will take place next weekend in aid of three worthy causes.
So says organiser Fionn Marum...
Your guide to Laois’s Round 6 Allianz Football League clash v Offaly
Brought to you in association with The Cellar Pub, Mountmellick
Laois take on Offaly in Round 6 of their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign this...
Portlaoise CBS dethrone Bagenalstown to claim U-16 South Leinster glory
Portlaoise CBS 3-13 Bagenalstown 2-12
Top Oil South Leinster U-16 Football ‘C’ Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned U-16 South Leinster ‘C’ champions following a seven point...
Brophy’s NUIG edge Lacey and Barry’s DCU in Fresher’s All-Ireland football final thriller
NUIG 2-13 DCU 1-15
Fresher's All-Ireland 'A' Football Final
The showpiece event in the footballing calendar for First Year college students in Ireland took place yesterday...
In Pictures: Rathdowney Golf Club Captains Drive-In a big success
It is one of the showpiece events on the calendar for any golf club - and this one didn't disappoint.
The Rathdowney Golf Club captains...
Laois football team named for crunch Offaly clash
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named his team to face Offaly in Round 6 of Division 3 of the National Football League...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College launch Couch to 5k event
Portlaoise College have launched a Couch to 5k walk/run with words of motivation and inspiration from two local sporting legends.
Olympian Anne Keenan Buckley was...
Laois woman named director of International Wine Centre
A Laois woman has been announced as the new director of the International Wine Cente.
Rosenallis native Mary Gorman-McAdams has been appointed by President Mary Ewing-Mulligan.
The...
Former Knockbeg student gearing up for U-20 Six Nations Grand Slam
The Ireland U-20 rugby team have already wrapped up the Six Nations championship with one game to spare - and they will go for...
In Pictures: Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre host Open Morning
Applications are now being accepted for September courses in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre – and a huge crowd came through the doors at their...
Seven-star Scoil Chriost Ri trounce Tuam to reach All-Ireland final
Scoil Criost Rí 7-11 Presentation College Tuam (Galway) 1-5
All Ireland Post Primary School Senior ‘A’ Championship Semi Final
Scoil Chriost Ri have an All-Ireland final...
Your ultimate guide to all the St Patrick’s Day parades in Laois
It’s always a most enjoyable day and this year’s St Patrick’s day festivities around Laois will bring a bit of fun and joy to...
Gardai appeal for information after lawnmower stolen in Laois
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating the theft of a lawnmower in Laois.
A Red Castle Garden TX102 ride on mower was taken from a private...
In Pictures: €3,400 raised for Oesophageal Cancer Fund in Portlaoise on Lollipop Day
This is a huge sum - fair play to all involved!
The 2019 Lollipop Day Campaign was held nationwide on Friday March 1 and Saturday...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sheila Cash
Dangenroe, Castletown, Laois / Offaly / Kildare
The sudden death of baby...
In Pictures: Serious style at the Shanahoe Ladies GAA Dinner Dance
There was serious style on show at the Shanahoe Ladies GAA Dinner Dance over the weekend.
Hundreds packed into the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel to celebrate...
Laois v Offaly league game set to clash with Ireland v Wales Six Nations...
GAA and rugby fans are set for a fixture dilemma this weekend.
With St Patrick's Day on Sunday, the GAA has decided to play all...
Laois handballer Brennan one game away from All-Ireland Glory
Joe Brennan (Monavea) has qualified for the Men’s Emerald Master B All-Ireland Final after a resounding victory over Tim O’Shea of Limerick in his...
In Pictures: Former Mountrath CS student receives UCD scholarship for astounding Leaving Cert results
A former pupil of Mountrath Community School has been awarded an Ad Astra Academic Scholarship by University College Dublin.
Christopher Carew, 19, from Portlaoise, was...
Laois’s Sliabh Liag gains nomination for the National Greyhound Racing Awards
A Laois dog has made the list of nominations for the 2018 National Greyhound Racing Awards.
Sliabh Liag, who is trained by Timahoe native Karol Ramsbottom,...
Laois Minister says returning ‘ISIS bride’ may face charges if sufficient evidence
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan says that efforts will be made to bring so-called 'Irish ISIS bride' Lisa Smith home from Syria - but...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
St Patrick's weekend may lie ahead of us, but there is no slowing down on the GAA scene.
The Laois senior footballers, Ladies footballers and...