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.
Laois County Council grant permission for new housing development in Portlaoise
A new housing development in Portlaoise has received the green light.
Graham Developments has been given permission by Laois County Council to build 23 homes...
Former Portlaoise rugby player makes headlines Down Under
A former Portlaoise rugby player made headlines on the other side of the world for his exploits on the playing field.
Bryan Croke, son of...
League playoffs, cup and shield finals on the cards in this weekend’s soccer fixtures
This Bank Holiday weekend is shaping up to be a huge one on the local soccer front.
SATURDAY MAY 4
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Under...
In Pictures: All-Ireland basketball glory for Knockbeg College
2019 has been a remarkable year for Knockbeg College on the sporting fields and that success continued today on the basketball court.
The school's 2nd...
Finalists revealed ahead of Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur 2019 final
15 Laois people are set to battle it out in three different categories at fifth Best Young Entrepreneur competition tomorrow.
The County Final of Laois’s...
Portlaoise teenager named on Ireland U-18 women’s basketball team for European Championships
Portlaoise Panthers basketballer Ciara Byrne has been chosen on the Ireland FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship squad.
The Scoil Chriost Ri student has made the...
Laois hurler nominated for first Minor Player of the Week award
Laois and Camross hurler Dan Delaney has been nominated for the first Electric Ireland Player of the Week award.
The wing forward is up for...
Laois Masters footballers all set for first game against All-Ireland champions Dublin
The Laois Masters team, over 40s, are gearing up for their first ever championship match this weekend.
The Laois lads will take on All-Ireland champions...
Farming chief challenges government to develop climate plan to harness agriculture
Opening the Smart Farming Spring seminar in Portlaoise today (Tues), IFA President Joe Healy challenged the Government to come forward with a comprehensive climate...
In Pictures: Two Laois men receive medals from Pope Francis for services to the...
Two Laois men were the recipients of medals from Pope Francis at a ceremony over the weekend.
Jim O'Connor and Johnny Kealy, from The Swan,...
Meet the Laois teenager balancing the Leaving Cert with an international swimming career
Portlaoise's Sean Scannell has to be one of the busiest teenagers in the entire country.
The 17-year-old is getting ready to sit his Leaving Cert...
All this week’s GAA fixtures as the Bank Holiday weekend approaches
It is another extremely busy week on the GAA front.
TUESDAY APRIL 30
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Round 6
Ballylinan V St Joseph's 7.30pm
Midlands Park...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James Joseph Rowe
Mill Lane Killone, The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved husband of Anne...
In Pictures: St Fiacc’s FC celebrate U-13 Carlow League success
St Fiacc's U-13s collected their Carlow League title recently after going through and entire season unbeaten.
The Graiguecullen club actually wrapped up the trophy back...
Rathdowney Post Office to remain open as Breslin’s Supervalu comes to the rescue
The Post Office in Rathdowney will remain open as Breslin's Supervalu Rathdowney and Abbeyleix has purchased it.
Postmaster Pat Delaney has retired from the role...
Conroy’s Ireland defeat Israel in sweltering conditions to make perfect start
Colin Conroy's Republic of Ireland came from behind in sweltering heat against hosts Israel to get their UEFA U-16 Development Tournament off to the...
Gardai appealing for information after trailer stolen on Laois border
Gardai have launched an appeal for information after a trailer was stolen from the Laois border over the weekend.
The trailer, pictured above, was stolen...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 29, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Lena Connolly (née White)
Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of Paddy and much...
Wins for Slieve Bloom, Laois Ladies U-16s and all Sunday’s GAA results
The Laois Ladies U-16s have a Leinster final to look forward to after they defeated Kilkenny in the 'C' semi final in Emo this...
Cup glory for two Laois clubs, a Dillon hat-trick for Stradbally and all the...
It was a very busy weekend on the local soccer front with St Patrick's Boys and Mountmellick Celtic collecting silverware.
Stradbally Town reached the Combined...
Laois referee named on GAA panel for upcoming championship
The GAA’s Referee Development Committee has chosen its panel of referees who will officiate at this summer’s championships.
There will be 18 referees on the...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results
It was an incredibly busy day on the GAA scene in Laois.
Three of our county teams were in action and recorded a win, a...
Wins for Stradbally, Courtwood, and Ballylinan in tonight’s ACFL Division 1B action
It was a big night in the ACFL Division 1B with three games down for decision.
Stradbally, Ballylinan and Courtwood were the winners and we...
Classy Laois thrash Westmeath to get Leinster minor campaign off to a flyer
Laois 2-21 Westmeath 0-7
Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2 Round 1
A powerful second half display saw Enda Lyons' Laois minor hurlers make a...
End of the road for Laois minor Ladies following Westmeath defeat
Laois 4-6 Westmeath 5-11
Leinster Minor 'B' Ladies Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois minor ladies Leinster campaign is over after they were defeated by Westmeath...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor hurlers begin their Leinster...
The Laois minor hurlers begin their Leinster championship campaign this afternoon in O'Moore Park against Westmeath.
This is the first of three group games and...
What you need to know as Laois minor hurlers begin Leinster championship campaign
The Laois minor hurlers take on Westmeath in Round 1 of Tier 2the Leinster championship this afternoon.
Here we guide you through what you need...
Laois teenager off to Israel for international tournament with Republic of Ireland
Laois teenager Colin Conroy has been selected as part of the Republic of Ireland U-16 soccer squad who will travel to Israel for an...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS all set for massive musical production
While most students in the country have been enjoying their Easter break, a large cohort from a Laois secondary school have been busy fine...
In Pictures: Order of Malta Regional Cadet First Aid and Home Nursing Competition
The Portlaoise Unit of the Order of Malta hosted the Regional Cadet First Aid and Home Nursing Competitions on Saturday in the Portlaoise CBS...