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.
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
St Patrick's weekend may lie ahead of us, but there is no slowing down on the GAA scene.
The Laois senior footballers, Ladies footballers and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Noel Fitzpatrick
20 The Green, Clara, Offaly / Clonaslee, Laois
Noel died on March...
All of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
With St Patrick's weekend ahead, there is a much reduced fixture list.
All the fixtures are listed below as well as the league tables.
SATURDAY, MARCH...
Abbeyleix defeat Bohemians, Strong on song for Mountmellick and all today’s soccer results
The number of Laois teams in CCFL soccer action today may have been down – but there was still a couple of hugely important...
REVEALED: Laois hurlers 2020 league opponents confirmed following today’s action
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The Laois hurlers bowed out of the league last night after they were defeated in the...
Moment in Time: A day in school in Camross NS in 2001
These old school photographs never fail to disappoint.
Alf Harvey’s trip to Camross NS in March 2001 certainly yielded some wonderful images.
Smiling faces, games of...
Laois students to the fore at All-Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships
A number of Laois students were in action yesterday in the All-Ireland School's Cross Country championships.
Pupils from Knockbeg College, Heywood CS, Colaiste Iosagain and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Andy) Prior
Ballyboden, Ballacolla, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his brother...
Good health news, mad taxi drivers and finding fivers – it’s all in our...
The world of Laois people on Twitter has done it again.
Them people at food courts who leave a state behind them after eating and...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results
It was an extremely busy Saturday of GAA action with schools, colleges, club and inter-county games down for decision.
It was an historic day for...
All-Ireland O’Connor Cup glory for Healy’s University of Limerick
Laois ladies co-captain and half back Anna Healy was part of history this afternoon as University of Limerick captured the O'Connor Cup.
UL reached the...
Shanahan’s strike crucial as Knockbeg reach All-Ireland U-16 final
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Knockbeg College 1-15 Killorglin (Kerry) 2-8
Top Oil Leinster School’s U-16 All-Ireland ‘A’ Football Semi...
Knockbeg Army all set for All-Ireland ‘A’ U-16 football final
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Just three days after claiming Leinster glory, the Knockbeg Army will be out in...
Local GAA club running Fantasy Cheltenham Racing competition
The Cheltenham Racing Festival begins next Tuesday and one GAA club has come up with a novel way to keep you interested in the...
Top restaurants in Laois announced at Irish Restaurant Awards
The best places to eat and drink in Laois were chosen at an awards ceremony in the Killashee Hotel, Kildare.
Establishments in Portlaoise, Portarlington, Emo,...
All of this week’s CCFL fixtures
All of this weekend's CCFL fixtures as the season continues.
SATURDAY MARCH 9
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Under 17 Premier Division
St Francis v Mullingar Ath;...
Dunne, Burke and Byrne lead Knockbeg College to Leinster U-16 ‘A’ glory
Knockbeg College 3-10 Martist Athlone 4-6
Top Oil Leinster School's U-16 Leinster 'A' Football Final
What a team and what a win.
Knockbeg College are the best...
One objection remains to new Supermac’s project in Portlaoise
The new 'Barack Obama-style' plaza planned for Portlaoise is still awaiting the decision of An Bord Pleanala over whether or not it can proceed.
LaoisToday...
Knockbeg Army all set for Leinster ‘A’ U-16 football final
The Knockbeg Army will be out in full force this afternoon as they will go for Leinster U-16 'A' football championship glory.
The final will...
In Pictures: Award winning young Laois scientist returns to hero’s welcome
12-years-old Aisling Ramsbottom is the toast of her school at Timahoe NS today as she returned from the Intel Mini Scientist National Finals as...
Local community group hit out over erection of 5G mast in town
A local community group has hit out at the erection of a mast in their village.
Durrow Community Forum (DDF) took to Facebook to release...
Surprise as Laois woman leaves US Multi-National role
There is surprise this morning with the news that Laois's leading businesswoman is departing her role with one of the world's biggest corporations.
Louise Phelan,...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
After a very busy weekend last week, we have a far quieter one on the horizon.
The Laois football, Ladies football and camogie teams are...
REVEALED: Glanbia Cheese plant to proceed in Laois after objection withdrawn
The path is now clear for Glanbia and Leprino Foods to build a €130m mozarella cheese factory in Portlaoise after an objection to the new...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Purcell
Tunduff, Abbeyleix, Laois
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen (nee Breen). Deeply regretted...
Life of extraordinary Emo priest remembered following sad passing
A priest with a simply extraordinary life was laid to rest late last week.
Fr Jack Rodgers, a St Patrick's Missionary Kiltegan priest who was...
BREAKING: Laois Senior Hurlers win home advantage for Limerick clash
The Laois senior hurlers will have home advantage for their clash with Limerick in the National League quarter finals.
Laois GAA PRO Pat O'Sullivan revealed...
Labour select candidate to contest European Elections
The Labour Party have selected their candidate to run in the Ireland South Constituency in this summer's European Elections - which Laois is now...
Caution urged on Laois roads as snow begins to melt
The snow is slowly beginning to melt away this morning but conditions on our roads are slippery to say the least.
AA Roadwatch is reporting...
Sugrue hoping for end to ‘rollercoaster’ for remainder of National League
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The Laois senior footballers recorded their third win of their National League campaign on Saturday night at...