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.
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois Camogie go for U-16 Leinster glory
Following on from yesterday’s All-Ireland success, there is more silverware on the line for Laois camogie today.
On Sunday, the Laois U-16 panel are travelling...
Two new candidates enter Local Election race in Portlaoise as deadline closes
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Two brand new candidates have declared to run in the Portlaoise electoral area ahead of...
Horse outside, tea drinking tips and political tattoos – it’s our Tweets of the...
The people of Laois have come good on Twitter again
Portlaoise city keeeeeed pic.twitter.com/UK7LwvGFTV
— Epididymis (@canieldonnolly) May 2, 2019
Horse outside
I presume the national media will...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 5, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maurice (Mac) Byrne
Inch, Stradbally, Laois / Carlow Town, Carlow
Maurice Byrne, Inch, Stradbally,...
Kirwan the hero as Laois grind out minor hurling win over Kildare
Laois 1-14 Kildare 2-10
Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2 Round 2
Mountrath’s Adam Kirwan was Laois’ hero as Laois came from behind to defeat...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois minor hurlers face Kildare in Leinster...
The Laois minor hurlers continue their Leinster championship campaign this afternoon in St Conleth's Park in Newbridge against Kildare.
This is the second of three...
What you need to know as Laois minor hurlers face Kildare in Leinster Championship
The Laois minor hurlers take on Kildare in Round 2 of Tier 2 of the Leinster championship this afternoon.
Here we guide you through what...
European Election candidate with Laois connections sets out campaign priorities
Laois's constituency move from the Midlands/North-West to Ireland South has left some people feeling a little cold towards the upcoming European Elections.
It is often...
Local conservationist and ornithologist featured in new book ‘Irish Working Lives’
Local conservationist and ornithologist, Ricky Whelan, is among those to feature in a wonderful new book entitled, 'Irish Working Lives'.
Ricky who is from Mountmellick,...
Laois minor hurling team named for Kildare clash
Laois minor hurling boss Enda Lyons has named his side to face Kildare in Round 2 of the Leinster minor hurling championship.
And the manager...
Goals galore as Emo and Killeshin claim Division 1B wins
Emo 4-19 Stradbally 1-8
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B
Emo moved up to joint second spot in the Division 1B table following a comfortable victory...
Two horses with Laois connections win big on Day 2 at Punchestown
The Punchestown Horse racing festival is on to Day 2 and it has been a great day for Laois.
Two of the first three races...
Our guide to what’s on this May Bank Holiday Weekend
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It’s our second Bank Holiday weekend in the last three weeks and it’s a busy one.
Grab a coffee and...
Sports clubs unite to hold fundraiser for Mountmellick teenager
Four Mountmellick sports clubs are coming together this weekend in an effort to raise money for a local teenager.
Dillon Payne, a Junior Cert student...
Laois comedian leaves 2FM as Breakfast Republic slot axed from station
Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea will no longer be on our airwaves in the mornings as RTE have announced that they are discontinuing Breakfast Republic...
Deep sadness as well-known Laois charity activist passes away
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan with the news that a well-known charity activist has passed away.
Seamus Meaney, who spent much of his life...
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...