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.
Highly successful open evening at Dunamase College
There were crowds queueing down Railway Street in Portlaoise on Monday evening in advance of the Open Evening for Dunamase College.
The school is preparing...
Unacceptable waiting times for mental health appointments in Laois
Deputy Fiona O’Loughlin has said that adults in Laois are waiting an unacceptable length of time for mental health appointments.
Deputy O’Loughlin who is a...
Three candidates in the mix ahead of Fianna Fail selection convention
Three candidates will contest for a place on the Fianna Fail General Election ticket in Laois-Offaly at the party’s selection convention later this month.
Fianna Fail...
REVEALED: Exactly how much each GAA club in Laois will get from JP McManus
Laois GAA have confirmed to their clubs exactly how much money they will receive from the JP McManus donation.
The Limerick business guru announced last...
Ballyroan Ladies claim league title while Sarsfields receive walkover
Ballyroan Ladies 2-16 Graiguecullen 3-5
Laois Ladies League Division 2 Final
Ballyroan Ladies were celebrating at the weekend as they claimed glory in the Division 2...
WANTED: Laois Ladies football and camogie in search of new management
Both the Laois Ladies football team and the Laois camogie side are on the hunt for new managers.
The Ladies footballers claimed the Leinster Intermediate...
12-hour work-out marathon planned to raise funds for ill little Ballyroan girl
The story of little Mary Claire Knowles and her battle with Dravet Syndrome touched the hearts of the nation when she featured on The...
All of this week’s GAA fixtures as attentions turn to hurling
It is all about hurling this week with a number of massive games on the horizon.
We have finals at minor, Senior A and senior...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 1, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anton (Anto) Heffernan
Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Laois
Anton (Better known as Anto) Heffernan, Hillcrest,...
House prices in Laois rise at astronomical rate
House prices in Laois are up almost 11% from the same period last year, the latest Daft.ie report has shown.
The average price of a...
In Pictures: Glorious celebrations as Annanough end four decade wait for glory
There were wild celebrations as Annanough ended their 40 year wait for championship glory.
Colin Miller's men captured the JFC title after seeing off O'Dempsey's...
Previewing Sunday’s SFC semi finals
We’re back in O’Moore Park this afternoon for the final two games of an extremely busy weekend of football.
After the drama of yesterday’s finals...
In Pictures: Jubilant Courtwood supporters and players celebrate IFC victory
What a night it was for Courtwood GAA club.
Just a couple of years after they were promoted from the Junior ranks, Eddie Kinsella's men...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 30, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Ryan
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Naas Regional...
Youngsters to the fore as courageous Courtwood defeat the Gaels to claim IFC title
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Mountmellick Gaels 1-9 Courtwood 0-16
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Final
Sean O'Flynn, Niall Dunne, Cian Doyle, Matthew Byron, Alan Kinsella...
Teenagers McCaul and Horgan lead Annanough to first championship in 40 years
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Annanough 0-12 O'Dempsey's 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship Final
Teenagers Damien McCaul and Killian Horgan kicked almost all...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from the Laois junior and intermediate football...
It's game day!! For four Laois clubs, today is the day they've been waiting for all year - and particularly for the last two...
Titles on the line as junior and intermediate football finals down for decision
This evening in O'Moore Park is a big day for four clubs of Laois - as Annanough, O'Dempsey's, Courtwood and Mountmellick bid to win...
My Club & I: Meet the O’Dempsey’s man looking to lead his juniors to...
After the hurling last week, our My Club & I segment swings back to football this week.
And O'Dempsey's junior manager Ross Behan is our...
Knockbeg Past Pupils invited for first glance of new school
The Past Pupils of Knockbeg College are invited to the school on Friday for a walk through the new parts.
The walk will take place...
Draws made for O’Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup competitions
Leinster GAA have announced details for the first inter-county competition of 2019.
The draws were made for the O'Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup at a...
Laois teacher opens up about her incredible weight loss
In May 2017, Moira Fitzpatrick began a journey which has seen her completely transform her life.
The Killeshin NS teacher, who is from The Heath,...
Meet the O’Dempsey’s man who has traded O’Moore Park for the Ryder Cup this...
While O'Dempsey's GAA club prepares for two massive games this weekend, one of their former players will be doing something entirely different.
The Killenard men...
Former Laois footballer in the running for Mayo role
Former Laois footballer Billy Sheehan is in the running for a role with the Mayo footballers.
The St Jude's forward, who last played for the...
Courtwood manager Kinsella aiming to bridge 31 year gap
The last time Courtwood won the Intermediate Football Championship was back in 1987.
Back then they played Portarlington in the final and defeated them after...
Internationally acclaimed movie filmed in Laois set for homecoming
A film which was shot mainly in Laois will have its homecoming next month.
Lost & Found, Irish Writer/Director Liam O Mochain’s 3rd feature film,...
All of this week’s golf results
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the weekend.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Singles Stableford 22/23-9-‘18
1st Eamon Barnaville (12) 36pts
2nd Larry Phelan (18) 36pts
Gross Mike...
Two Laois lads feature in new FIFA 19 game
For fans of the popular console game FIFA, the newest installment of the franchise goes on general sale on Friday.
FIFA 19 will fly off...
Retired Laois tailor sings his way to €27,000 on Winning Streak
A retired tailor from Laois won a tidy €27,000 on the first National Lottery Winning Streak show of the new series on RTE One.
A...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jimmy Lalor
Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Laois
Lalor, Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Sept. 22nd 2018, peacefully, surrounded by...