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.
Rathdowney Post Office to remain open as Breslin’s Supervalu comes to the rescue
The Post Office in Rathdowney will remain open as Breslin's Supervalu Rathdowney and Abbeyleix has purchased it.
Postmaster Pat Delaney has retired from the role...
Conroy’s Ireland defeat Israel in sweltering conditions to make perfect start
Colin Conroy's Republic of Ireland came from behind in sweltering heat against hosts Israel to get their UEFA U-16 Development Tournament off to the...
Gardai appealing for information after trailer stolen on Laois border
Gardai have launched an appeal for information after a trailer was stolen from the Laois border over the weekend.
The trailer, pictured above, was stolen...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 29, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Lena Connolly (née White)
Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of Paddy and much...
Wins for Slieve Bloom, Laois Ladies U-16s and all Sunday’s GAA results
The Laois Ladies U-16s have a Leinster final to look forward to after they defeated Kilkenny in the 'C' semi final in Emo this...
Cup glory for two Laois clubs, a Dillon hat-trick for Stradbally and all the...
It was a very busy weekend on the local soccer front with St Patrick's Boys and Mountmellick Celtic collecting silverware.
Stradbally Town reached the Combined...
Laois referee named on GAA panel for upcoming championship
The GAA’s Referee Development Committee has chosen its panel of referees who will officiate at this summer’s championships.
There will be 18 referees on the...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results
It was an incredibly busy day on the GAA scene in Laois.
Three of our county teams were in action and recorded a win, a...
Wins for Stradbally, Courtwood, and Ballylinan in tonight’s ACFL Division 1B action
It was a big night in the ACFL Division 1B with three games down for decision.
Stradbally, Ballylinan and Courtwood were the winners and we...
Classy Laois thrash Westmeath to get Leinster minor campaign off to a flyer
Laois 2-21 Westmeath 0-7
Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2 Round 1
A powerful second half display saw Enda Lyons' Laois minor hurlers make a...
End of the road for Laois minor Ladies following Westmeath defeat
Laois 4-6 Westmeath 5-11
Leinster Minor 'B' Ladies Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois minor ladies Leinster campaign is over after they were defeated by Westmeath...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor hurlers begin their Leinster...
The Laois minor hurlers begin their Leinster championship campaign this afternoon in O'Moore Park against Westmeath.
This is the first of three group games and...
What you need to know as Laois minor hurlers begin Leinster championship campaign
The Laois minor hurlers take on Westmeath in Round 1 of Tier 2the Leinster championship this afternoon.
Here we guide you through what you need...
Laois teenager off to Israel for international tournament with Republic of Ireland
Laois teenager Colin Conroy has been selected as part of the Republic of Ireland U-16 soccer squad who will travel to Israel for an...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS all set for massive musical production
While most students in the country have been enjoying their Easter break, a large cohort from a Laois secondary school have been busy fine...
In Pictures: Order of Malta Regional Cadet First Aid and Home Nursing Competition
The Portlaoise Unit of the Order of Malta hosted the Regional Cadet First Aid and Home Nursing Competitions on Saturday in the Portlaoise CBS...
Globes and medals galore as Laois dancers excel at World Dancing Championships
The three Laois dancing schools who competed in the recent an Comhdhail World Championships returned from Killarney with a sackful of medals and globes.
Lynam...
Last gasp Whelan free salvages draw for Laois in minor opener
Laois 0-11 Carlow 0-11
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 1
A last gasp Brian Whelan free salvaged a draw for Laois in their Leinster...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Golf Club hosts Mrs Phil Ryan’s Prize
Mrs Phil Ryan's Prize golf event took place over two days last month in Abbeyleix Golf Club.
On March 23 and 24, lady golfers battled...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois minor footballers face Carlow in Leinster...
The Laois minor footballers begin their Leinster championship campaign this evening in IT Carlow against Carlow.
This is the first of three group games and...
Fifth annual Barrowhouse 5k set to draw big crowds
The annual Barrowhouse 5k in aid of Shanganamore NS will take place on Thursday May 2 at 7.30pm.
Now in its fifth successive year the...
Portlaoise College holding 80’s night in aid of Parent’s Council
This is set to be great craic.
The Parents Council in Portlaoise College are hosting an 80s night in Humes in Portlaoise on Saturday April...
Portlaoise Hospital Action group unveils election campaign
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The committee of the group which have been set up to save Portlaoise Hospital from...
WATCH: Laois woman recalls 1985 ‘Moving Statue’ phenomenon in RTE programme
Back in the summer of 1985, Ireland was frantic with religious apparitions popping up all over the country causing an absolute frenzy
The series of...
Your guide to the Laois minor footballers Leinster championship opener v Carlow
The Laois minor footballers take on Carlow in Round 1 of the Leinster championship this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Louise (Lucy) Hillard
Graigueafulla, Clonaslee, Laois / Santry, Dublin
Louise (Lucy) Hilliard Graigueafulla, Clonaslee...
Horses with Laois connections feature in Irish Grand National
Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins are celebrating Grand National success this afternoon after favourite Burrows Saint galloped to victory in Fairyhouse.
However, two horses with...
Minor boss Phelan hoping to build ‘positivity around Laois football’ ahead of championship opener
Laois minor football boss Donncha Phelan is hoping his young side can build on the 'positivity surrounding Laois football' at present when they take...
Laois minor football team named for championship opener against Carlow
Laois minor football boss Donncha Phelan has named his starting team to face Carlow in Round 1 of the Leinster minor football championship.
The starting...
Shield glory for Crettyard, Stradbally Town reach cup final and all the soccer results
In glorious conditions this Sunday, a number of Laois teams were involved in action across the province.
Crettyard United claimed silverware against Graiguecullen outfit St...