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 couple set to appear on RTE show Super Garden tonight
A young Laois couple are set to appear on our TV screens tonight in the latest episode of a popular RTE show.
Super Garden, which...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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It’s another busy weekend around Laois.
Mary Black play is Dunamaise Arts Centre on Saturday night and TV Chef Rory...
Laois beef movement welcomes €100 million package following protests
The Beefplan Movement has welcomed what they say is 'the long awaited Brexit compensation fund for Irish beef and suckler farmers'.
The European Commission has...
Laois GAA present Masters team with new jerseys ahead of Westmeath clash
The Laois Masters team have been officially presented with their brand new set of jerseys ahead of their Round 2 clash with Westmeath this...
Laois company leads best of Ireland’s Independent Craft Brewers for launch of weeklong celebration
Ireland’s network of over 30 Independent Craft Breweries launched their annual Indie Beer Week on Wednesday.
The Indie Beer Week will take place from Wednesday...
Panel announced for meeting on development of Erkina Digital Hub in Rathdowney
A meeting to discuss the development of the Erkina Digital Hub in Rathdowney will take place tomorrow, Thursday May 16.
The gathering will take place...
Criminal Assets Bureau carry out raid on Laois business
The Criminal Assets Bureau has carried out a number of raids around the country this morning - including on a business in Laois.
The searches...
Blow for Laois footballers as forward departs panel ahead of Leinster championship
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has been dealt a blow ahead of the Leinster championship quarter final against Westmeath as one of his...
In Pictures: ‘The Big Hello!’ a huge success in Laois
The Big Hello! community weekend was certainly a success in Laois.
The weekend of the May Bank Holiday was one of fun, food, colour, sports,...
In Pictures: Life, Love and Laughter at Holy Family NS
Students and teachers came together in Holy Family this afternoon to launch a brand new book.
'Life, Love and Laughter at Holy Family NS' is...
Portlaoise Hospital issue statement on future of Chapel of Rest
Portlaoise Hospital have released a statement on the future of the Chapel of Rest in the facility.
Yesterday, TD Brian Stanley expressed his concern that...
Laois pundit slams GAA and RTE for lack of Joe McDonagh Cup coverage
Laois, Offaly, Antrim and Kerry played in the first round of the Joe McDonagh Cup at the weekend but if you had watched the...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Laois hurlers, minor footballers, masters footballers and the camogie team are all set to be in action this week.
TUESDAY MAY 14
All Games 7.30pm unless...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Norton (née Holland)
Clondalkin, Dublin / Laois
Norton, nee Holland, Mary, Clondalkin formerly...
In Pictures: Laois’s first ever colour run a huge success
Well this certainly looked like mad craic!
Togher Woods was turned into a cacophony of colour on Sunday as Portlaoise Camogie hosted Laois's first ever...
First ever All-Ireland debating glory for Laois Macra group
Three Laois people came home with All-Ireland glory at the weekend as they were crowned All-Ireland Debating champions.
A team of three from East Laois...
Fears Chapel of Rest in Portlaoise Hospital could be turned into office
There are fears that the Chapel of Rest in Portlaoise Hospital could be turned into an office.
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that constituents...
All-Ireland champions Dublin set to begin Leinster defence in Portlaoise again
For the third year running, the Dublin senior footballers are coming back to O’Moore Park for a Leinster championship quarter final.
Jim Gavin's men will...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 13, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Timothy (Timmy) McEvoy
Clonaheen, Rosenallis, Laois
Timothy (Timmy) McEvoy, Portlaois and formerly Clonaheen, Rosenallis,...
All of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
It was a relatively busy Sunday evening on the GAA pitches around the county with games in both hurling and football.
St Conleth's made history...
Darkness into Light, perks of nursing abroad and praise for Laois hurlers – It’s...
Our Tweets of the Week are here and once again they do not disappoint.
Mother and sister can come in from darkness into light at...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois hurlers claim third straight win over neighbours Offaly
The Laois senior hurlers made the perfect start to the Joe McDonagh Cup last night as they came out the right side of a...
Election Diary: Housing shortages, Divorce Referendum and water charges
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Sinn Fein candidate calls for housing shortages to be addressed in the south and west...
Laois edge seven goal thriller to get Joe McDonagh campaign off to a flyer
Laois 4-22 Offaly 3-21
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
What. A. Game.
Laois scored four goals and had to withstand ten minutes of second half injury time...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois open Joe McDonagh Cup campaign v...
The Laois senior hurlers begin their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign away to Offaly this evening at 7pm.
Eddie Brennan's charges will be looking for a...
Laois annihilate Antrim to reach Round 2 of the Leinster minor hurling championship
Laois 6-20 Antrim 0-14
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2 Round 3
The Laois minor hurlers have eased into Round 2 of the Leinster...
Your guide to Laois’s Round 1 Joe McDonagh Cup clash v Offaly
Laois take on Offaly in Round 1 of the Joe McDonagh Cup at 7pm in Tullamore this evening.
This is the first championship meeting between...
In Pictures: Laois Marlins Dominate at Leinster Division 2 Championships
The Laois Marlins Swimming Club was in top form at the Leinster Division 2 Championships May Bank Holiday Weekend, at the National Aquatic Centre...
My Club & I: Derek Beale (Stradbally Town AFC)
After a brief sabbatical, our My Club & I segment is back this week and this time our focus turns to one of Laois's...
Laois minor hurlers name team for last group game v Antrim
Laois minor hurling manager Enda Lyons has named his team for Saturday's final group game against Antrim.
And he has made four changes to the...