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 school officially opens new multi use games area
A Laois school officially opened a brand new multi use games area recently.
Mayo National School officially opening their newest addition on Thursday June 13.
The...
Historic 1,100-acre Laois estate goes up for sale with €20 million price tag
Anybody got a spare €20 million lying around? If so, this could be the property for you.
Abbey Leix Estate, in Abbeyleix, has officially gone...
REVEALED: Laois footballers’ All-Ireland Round 3 Qualifier opponents confirmed
The Laois footballers will face Offaly in Round 3 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers following this morning’s draw on RTE Radio 1.
Laois did not enter...
In Pictures: Laois Marlins feature well at Leinster Division 1 Swimming Championships
Laois Marlins Swimming Club achieved super results at the Leinster Division 1 Championships on the June Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Leinster Championship is a three...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 24, 2019
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John Flynn
Clonaslee, Laois / Mountmellick, Laois
John Flynn, Mountmellick and formerly Gorragh Clonaslee. Died Peacefully at Droimnin Nursing Home...
Motorway between Portlaoise and Kildare set for almost 2 month partial closure
Kildare County Council have announced that almost 30km of the M7 between Portlaoise and Kildare will be closed at different times from the beginning...
Laois U-20 football team named for Leinster Round 1 clash with All-Ireland champions Kildare
Fresh from the success of the Laois senior footballers yesterday, the Laois U-20 footballers have named their team for Round 1 of the Leinster...
WATCH: Scully penalty sees Borris-Kilcotton and Camross draw plus all of Sunday’s results
Camross will contest the ACHL Division 1 semi final this year after a PJ Scully first half penalty saw Borris-Kilcotton draw with them in...
Sugrue reflects on hard-earned win in Derry as attention turns to next challenge
The Laois footballers made the long trip home from Derry on Saturday night content with a hard-earned win and the comfort of being able...
In Pictures: Die-hard Laois fans celebrate brilliant victory in Derry
The Laois senior footballers kept their chances of reaching the Super 8s alive following a hard-fought win over Derry in Owenbeg yesterday evening.
In front...
Laois-Offaly Green Party candidate laments no Local Election choice in Laois
The Green Party are riding on the crest of a wave in Ireland at the moment as a fantastic showing in the Local Elections...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois hold three concerts in three schools on same day
Music Generation Laois played three concerts at three different Laois schools recently.
Scoil Bhride Rathdowney, Scoil Bhride Knockmay and Rath NS were visited by the...
Nine Talking Points as Laois footballers score big victory in Derry
Today saw the Laois senior footballers power past Derry into round 3 of the All-Ireland qualifiers, with an Eoin Lowry goal being the crucial...
Lowry’s goal the difference as Laois footballers progress to Round 3 of All Ireland...
Laois 1-13 Derry 0-12
All-Ireland Football Championship Qualifiers Round 2
Laois missed a hatful of second half goal chances but Eoin Lowry scored the one that...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Derry in Round 2 of...
The Laois senior footballers are back in action this evening as they face Derry in Round 2 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers.
John Sugrue’s men are...
All you need to know as Laois face Derry in Round 2 of the...
The Laois senior footballers are back in action this evening as they face Derry in Round 2 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers.
John Sugrue’s men are...
Bagnall inspired Kildare end Laois’s Leinster minor campaign
Laois 1-6 Kildare 0-12
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship Semi Final
For the second year in a row, Laois have bowed out of the Leinster...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor footballers go for Leinster...
The Laois minor footballers will look to claim their place in the Leinster final for the first time since 2016 tonight when they host...
In Pictures: Annual Clough-Ballacolla Golf Classic a huge success
The annual Clough-Ballacolla Golf Classic took place recently in Roscrea Golf Club, Tipperary.
The two day event took place in (mostly) glorious sunshine with over...
Injury problems for Laois footballers ahead of Qualifier clash with Derry
The Laois footballers look set to remain without the services of two of their key defenders for Saturday's trip to Derry in Round 2...
Your guide to the Laois minor footballers Leinster championship semi final clash with Kildare
The Laois minor footballers take on Kildare in the Leinster championship semi final this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When,...
In Pictures: Six Laois communities presented with life-saving defibrillators
The Laois Defibrillator Group, led by Mr. Peter Naughton, retired consultant and member of Laois Age Friendly Alliance, presented defibrillators and heated cabinets to...
TD receives positive update on redevelopment of Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington
Fine Gael TD for Laois and Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has received an update from the...
No changes for Laois minor footballers ahead of Leinster semi final with Kildare
Laois minor football boss Donncha Phelan has named an unchanged team ahead of their Leinster semi final clash with Kildare in O'Moore Park on...
Major supermarket chain returning to Electric Picnic once again
This is great news!
Ever find yourself midway through the Electric Picnic and realise you’ve forgotten something essential?
Well we bring you news that will ease...
Laois GAA release Joe McDonagh ticket update while TG4 confirm live coverage
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We are just ten days away from the biggest hurling outing for Laois since 2005 as...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 20, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Siobhán Power
Quinagh, Ballinacarrig, Carlow / Laois
Siobhán Power of Ballinacarrig, Quinagh and Clonagh,...
Rock of Dunamase under lockdown by Gardai and Defence Forces
The Rock of Dunamase, one of Laois's main tourist attractions, has been under lockdown for the last 24 hours.
Members of an Garda siochana set...
Laois school set to hold 5km run to raise funds for sensory garden
A Laois primary school is holding a 5km fun run on Friday June 21 in order to raise funds for a sensory garden.
Tobair an...
Legendary Laois hurler set to be inducted into the Leinster GAA Hall of Fame
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One of Laois's most famous hurlers is to be inducted into the Leinster GAA Hall of...