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.
Portlaoise Hospital awarded Irish Hospice Foundation/HSE Design and Dignity grant
Following a national callout, the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise has been awarded an Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF)/HSE Design & Dignity grant to further develop...
Laois GAA Masters football team announce training details as championship approaches
Laois are set to enter a team in the GAA Masters, Over 40s, All-Ireland competition this summer.
One of the chief organisers of the team,...
Popular Portlaoise Tag Rugby set to return again this May
Tag Rugby is probably one of the country’s most popular social sports and it’s coming to Laois again this May.
Portlaoise RFC are once again...
All of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
Another very busy Sunday has come to an end with 16 games taking place.
Check out the results and links to reports below:
Leinster Ladies U-16...
Abbeyleix reach cup final, derby delight for Clonaslee and all today’s soccer results
It was another typically busy day on the local soccer scene with games taking place in the Midlands and Carlow involving Laois teams.
Here is...
Wearing sandals on nights out, shop mishaps and praise for Portlaoise Hospital– it’s all...
After a brief hiatus, our Tweets of the Week is back.
The world of Laois people on Twitter has done it again.
Nobody:
Portlaoise: pic.twitter.com/cou0svowpb
— Young Niall...
WATCH: Player of the match Hyland-Conlon, Captain Fitzpatrick and manager Scully reflect on making...
Brought to you in association with Martleys Bus and Coach Hire Portlaoise
What a remarkable group these Scoil Chriost Ri girls are.
Yesterday, scenes of joy...
REVEALED: Laois house prices rise €15,000 in last 12 months
House prices in Laois have continued to climb, the latest report from DAFT.ie has shown.
In Laois, prices in the first three months of 2019...
REVEALED: Time and date confirmed for Division 3 league final in Croke Park
The Laois footballers are on their way back to Croke Park!
For the fifth time in the last 12 months, John Sugrue's O'Moore men will...
Heartbreak for 14-man Knockbeg as All-Ireland dreams end
Brought to you in association with Cllr Ben Brennan
Knockbeg College 0-14 St Colman's College Newry 3-6
All-Ireland U-16 'A' School's Paul McGirr Cup Final
Knockbeg’s All-Ireland...
LIVE BLOG: Knockbeg U16 footballers hoping to clasp All-Ireland ‘A’ trophy
Brought to you in association with Cllr Ben Brennan
There could be an U16 All-Ireland title on its way back to Laois this evening.
The Knockbeg...
Laois footballers called to take part in next season of popular TV show Underdogs
It was one of the most popular GAA programmes ever made – and after its successful return last year, Underdogs is back again.
The Underdogs...
Knockbeg Army bidding to claim All-Ireland ‘A’ U-16 football glory
The Knockbeg Army will be out in full force this afternoon as they will go for the All-Ireland U-16 ‘A’ football championship glory.
The Paul...
Friday night lights victories on the road for Arles-Killeen and Rosenallis
There were two football games in Division 1B and 2 of the local football league this evening.
Arles-Killeen travelled to Stradbally in 1B while Rosenallis...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois host Jazz Concert
Another brilliant event from Generation Music Laois.
Music Generation Laois hosted a performance by The Paul McIntyre Trio in Laois Music Centre, Church Avenue, Portlaoise...
The All-Ireland winning Knockbeg team of 2005: Where are they now?
Brought to you in association with Cllr Ben Brennan
The Knockbeg U-16 footballers are on course for All-Ireland glory this weekend when they face St....
Laois GAA club all set for Couch to 5K event
After two months of training, the Arles-Kilcruise Couch to 5k programme will conclude this weekend.
The final race will take place in the club grounds...
Laois man bracing himself for ‘ferocious slagging’ on First Dates Ireland tonight
The big day has arrived for Mountrath native Michael Boyhan.
The Laois man will appear on First Dates Ireland tonight in the final episode of...
Captain Crotty and manager Attride hoping to make Knockbeg history
Brought to you in association with Cllr Ben Brennan
The Knockbeg U-16 footballers are in an All-Ireland ‘A’ Colleges football final against St. Colman’s College...
In Pictures: Laois Public Participation Network hosts successful workshop
Laois Public Participation Network hosted their annual Funding and Resources Workshop for community groups across Laois in the Midlands Park Hotel on Monday March...
Laois U-20 footballers announce panel, captain and vice-captain
Laois U-20 football manager Billy O'Loughlin has named his 35-man panel for the upcoming season.
Billy O’Loughlin and his managerial team have spent the last...
Talk on the fascinating story of the ‘Portlaoise Plane’ set for this week
This is a must for all history buffs among you.
In the first of Laois Heritage Society's programme of talks for 2019, the world famous...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Another hectic weekend ahead on the GAA front with two All-Ireland finals to look forward to.
FRIDAY MARCH 29
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Round...
Mountrath CS thrash Kilmuckridge to reach first ever Leinster rugby final
Mountrath CS 44 Colaiste An Atha Kilmuckridge (Wexford) 7
Leinster Rugby Development Junior League Semi Final
This is a remarkable achievement for a side who are competing...
Drugs worth almost €20,000 seized in Portlaoise
Drugs worth almost €20,000 have been seized in two difference discoveries in Portlaoise recently.
The biggest of them was a €15,000 haul which was uncovered...
In Pictures: Laois students qualify for National Cooking Finals
Two Laois students are gearing up to test their metal against the best chefs in Ireland.
Heywood CS duo Jennifer Holland (3rd year) and Niamh...
Laois GAA announce new sponsorship deal for Pitch 1 in Centre of Excellence
Laois GAA have successfully sold the naming rights to Pitch 1 in the LOETB Centre of Excellence.
Pitch 1 will now be known as 'Michael...
Profiled: The Knockbeg U-16 football team vying for All-Ireland glory
Brought to you in association with Cllr Ben Brennan
There could be an All-Ireland title on its way back to Laois on Saturday evening
The Knockbeg...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 26, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James (Jim) Beere
Abbeyville, Arklow, Wicklow / Portlaoise, Laois
Former Christian Brother. Suddenly. Deeply...
All of this week’s local soccer fixtures
Another busy weekend ahead with league and cup action on the horizon.
SATURDAY MARCH 30
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Under 17 Cup Quarter Finals
Clara Town...