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 band named Best Wedding Entertainment
Leading Irish wedding website Mrs2Be.ie announced the winners of their Brides’ Choice Awards in an exciting virtual awards ceremony recently.
The online event was deemed...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Katie Looby
Garrylawn, Crosspatrick, Kilkenny / Laois / Tipperary
Katie Looby, Garrylawn, Crosspatrick, Via...
Two Laois shops go to HELL & BACK for Pieta House
Fair play to all involved here!
Two Londis stores from Laois took part in HELL & BACK in Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co Wicklow recently in...
All of Saturday’s GAA results with five finals down for decision
There were five league finals down for decision this evening across the county.
Ballylinan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Mountrath and Colt were all celebrating following victories in...
Dazzling Dunne fires Ballylinan to second Division 1B title in three years
Ballylinan 2-15 Courtwood 1-10
ACFL Division 1B Final
Cathail Dunne fired a stunning total of 1-8 as Ballylinan captured the ACFL Division 1B title for the...
Nine Laois construction companies qualify for CIRI construction competence mark
Nine Laois contractors are now qualified for the Construction Industry Register of Ireland competence in construction quality mark.
Only 850 companies across Ireland currently have...
WATCH: Jimmy Jests predicts Laois are ‘out to burst bubbles’ on Sunday
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We'll admit, before this morning, we had never heard of Jimmy Jests.
But after...
One of Laois’s oldest supporters all set for hurlers clash with Tipp in Croke...
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Sunday’s All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Final between Laois and Tipperary will be keenly watched by...
Manager Brennan hoping to get one over on old foes Tipperary
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Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan knows Tipperary very well.
As a player, he came...
Apprentices celebrated at LOETB graduation ceremony
Laois & Offaly ETB (LOETB) recently celebrated the achievements of graduating apprentices.
These apprentices received their QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in a variety...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 13, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Geraldine Lewis (née Buggy)
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Geraldine Lewis (née Buggy) The Heath,...
BREAKING: Laois senior hurling team named for All-Ireland Quarter Final against Tipperary
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Laois senior hurling team has been named for Sunday's clash with Tipperary.
The Laois...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois host School of Rock and Pop concert
Music Generation Laois held their annual School of Rock and Pop concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre recently.
The concert was the culmination of a...
Moment in Time: Eddie Brennan inspires Laois school to first ever Cumann na mBunscol...
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It seems that Eddie Brennan's knack of making Laois people believe they can...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 12, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Frederick Vallom
Kilkenny Road, Ballinakill, Laois
Peacefully. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen,...
League semi final for Clough-Ballacolla, relegation for Mountmellick and all Thursday’s results
It was a busy night on the GAA front - albeit three of the games were played with nothing at stake.
All the Division 1A...
Laois people called to take part in a TV show about love
Have you ever thought about your first love, the one who gave you butterflies in your stomach for the first time?
Did you ever wonder...
In Pictures: Laois Macra na Feirme awards night a huge success
Last weekend, the Macra Na Feirme clubs in Laois celebrated their success over the last year.
Portlaoise Macra won club of the year followed by...
Memorial service organised for Laois mother following sad passing in South Africa
There was deep sadness and shock at the end of June with the news that a young Laois mother had passed away in South...
Laois man releases children’s book on Slieve Bloom Mountains with proceeds for a very...
A Laois man has written and released a children's book about the magic of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Jason O'Neill, from Portlaoise, released his first...
Laois mammy set for TV appearance in bid to win €10,000
We love seeing Laois people on TV and another one is set for an appearance on our screens next week.
Katie Neamtu, owner of Jojos...
Our guide to what is on this weekend
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It’s another busy weekend in Laois.
The Laois Walks Festival continues with guided walks in Cullahill, Ridge of Cappard...
Selector Fitzgerald believes Dublin win will inspire whole new generation of Laois hurlers
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Just like Matthew Whelan, selector Tommy Fitzgerald was involved as a player with...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Frederick Vallom
Kilkenny Road, Ballinakill, Laois
Peacefully. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen,...
WATCH: Local shop releases song for the Laois hurlers ahead of Tipperary clash
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This is gas.
Helen Fortune of Fortune's Fashion's in Rathdowney has released a song...
Phelan delighted to get his chance again after missing most of Joe McDonagh Cup...
The Laois hurlers claimed the Joe McDonagh Cup in Croke Park two weeks ago when they defeated Westmeath.
It was a joyous day for all...
Electric Picnic launches a Finest dining experience for 2019
The ‘Banquet at Electric Picnic’ is set to once again tantalise taste buds at this year’s festival, as Derry Clarke and Mark Moriarty today...
Government purchase eight acre site at Emo Court
The government has announced that it has purchased an eight acre site within the grounds of Emo Court.
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice &...
Paddy Power issues apology and gives free bets to Laois GAA fans
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Hundreds of Laois GAA supporters received a windfall this morning by way of...
Manager O’Loughlin hails his players as U-20s reach first Leinster final in ten years
Not since 2009 have the Laois footballers reached a provincial final at this grade and Billy O'Loughlin's charges have certainly done it the hard...