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 weekend’s GAA fixtures
There is a wide and varied weekend of GAA action ahead.
On the inter-county scene, the Ladies and men's football teams are both playing on...
O’Carroll on fire again as holders UCD advance to Sigerson Cup semi finals
The Sigerson Cup champions from 2018 are still standing after Laois forward Evan O'Carroll inspired them to a win over rivals DCU in Belfield...
College’s Collingwood Cup All-Ireland soccer heartbreak for Portlaoise’s McCormack
UL 1 UCC 2 (After Extra Time)
RUSTLERS IUFU Collingwood Cup Final
University of Limerick suffered All-Ireland College's soccer heartbreak this afternoon following an extra team...
Mountmellick Macra gearing up for their 21st Panto
Mountmellick Macra are gearing up to present their 21st Pantomime - 'Little Red Riding Hood' - a Pantomime for all the family to enjoy.
“Little...
Portlaoise CBS students and teachers all set for Zambia trip
A group of 16 Portlaoise CBS students will travel to Zambia at the end of this week along with five of their teachers.
Every two...
Supermac’s owner announces major jobs boost at Laois event
The owner of Supermac's has announced plans to create 300 new jobs across six regions in the midlands.
Speaking at an event in the Killeshin...
Laois event to help shape future Heritage Policy for Ireland
People throughout County Laois are encouraged to have their say in the public consultation on the new heritage plan for Ireland, Heritage Ireland 2030.
A...
Governor of Midlands Prison Portlaoise speaks about ‘constant drugs battle’ ahead of new show
The Governor of the Midlands Prison Portlaoise has opened up about the 'constant and never ending' battle against drugs in the jail.
Speaking ahead of...
All-Ireland bronze for Portlaoise CBS U-19 basketballers
Portlaoise CBS U-19 basketball team came away from the National Stadium in Tallaght as All-Ireland U-19 'A' League bronze medalists yesterday.
The side, coached by...
Laois soccer goalkeeper signs for League of Ireland side ahead of new season
A promising young goalkeeper from Laois will play in the League of Ireland this year having signed for Wexford Youths in recent days.
21-year-old Joseph...
In Pictures: Laois athletes enjoy great success at All-Irelands in Dundalk
Dundalk IT was the venue for the final cross country event of the 2018/2019 season.
All Laois, Leinster and National Cross country championships are now...
Table quiz in aid of Portlaoise Hospital Special Care baby unit a huge success
A table quiz and a sponsored run have raised €3,505 for the Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise Hospital.
Sinead Kiely ran the table quiz at...
Electric Picnic reveal date first line up announcement will be made
It may be only the start of February, but this news has got us dreaming of those lovely Electric Picnic days at the start...
A day spent inside the walls of the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise
On Wednesday evening at 9pm on Virgin Media One, a documentary called Inside Ireland’s Biggest Prison: True Lives will be shown on your TV screens.
For just...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philomena (Phil) Byrne (née O'Connell)
Sandycove, Dublin / Rathdowney, Laois
BYRNE (née O’Connell) (late...
Laois woman receives Irish Tourism Industry Award for EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was awarded the Best Entrepreneurial Tourism Innovation Award at 2019 Irish Tourism Industry Awards.
The Awards, organised by the Irish...
Almost every Laois GP set to protest on Wednesday over ‘family doctor service crisis’
General Practitioners in Laois are set to join their colleagues from around the country on Wednesday February 6 in a mass protest.
Hundreds of GPs...
Penalty shoot-out heartbreak for Portlaoise Ladies Hockey team
Portlaoise 1 (0) Three Rock Rovers 1 (2)
Leinster Division 9-10 Cup Quarter Final
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club narrowly missed out on progressing to the Semi-Finals...
Sugrue says loss of home advantage not a factor in Louth defeat
The Laois footballers lost their first league game since 2017 on Saturday in Croke Park against Louth.
This should have been a home game for...
Your guide to Laois’s Round 2 Allianz Hurling League clash v Waterford
Laois take on Waterford in Round 2 of their Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign this afternoon.
Here we guide you through what you need to...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brian O'Leary
Tinweir, Durrow, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
James Coffey
Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois
James Coffey died Feb...
Nine Talking Points as Laois lose first league game since 2017
The Laois senior footballers lost for the first time in the league under manager John Sugrue in Croke Park this afternoon.
The O'Moore men won...
Electric Picnic dreams, roast dinners and bus driver lingo – it’s our Tweets of...
We’re back again with our Top Tweets of the Week from all around Laois.
Someday I’ll write the inside story on Laoistalk, I’ll sell it...
14-man Laois suffer first league defeat under manager Sugrue
Laois 1-9 Louth 3-8
Allianz National Football League Division 3 Round 2
The concession of three goals in seven first half minutes and the dismissal of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Louth in Croke Park
The Laois senior footballers are back in Croke Park this afternoon as they face Louth in Round 2 of Division 3 of the league.
This...
Your guide to Laois’s Round 2 Allianz Football League clash in Croke Park v...
Laois take on Louth in Round 2 of their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign this afternoon.
Here we guide you through what you need to...
South-Leinster glory for Knockbeg College after brilliant win in Wexford
Knockbeg College 1-14 St. Peter’s (Wexford) 0-7
Top Oil South Leinster Junior Football “A” Final
Knockbeg College have been crowned South Leinster 'A' U-16 champions following...
Hat-trick Hosey sees Portlaoise CBS down Heywood to reach U-16 South Leinster final
Portlaoise CBS 4-10 Heywood CS 1-11
Top Oil South Leinster Junior Football 'C' Semi Final
Emo sharpshooter Paddy Hosey was in inspired form this afternoon as...
IT Carlow reach Fitzgibbon Cup quarter finals as all other Laois lads out
IT Carlow are the only college with Laois lads present who have made it through to the knock-out stages of the Fitzgibbon Cup.
Last year's...
Laois senior football team named for Louth clash in Croke Park
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named his team to face Louth in Round 2 of Division 3 of the National Football League.
Following...