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.
Penalty joy for Clonaslee, a cup final for Mountmellick Celtic and all today’s soccer...
It was a day of cup action and it was a largely good one for the Laois teams involved.
Meanwhile, in Division 1, Rosenallis received...
Captain Corey leads Portarlington to first ever Feile football title
Portarlington 3-5 Portlaoise 2-0
Midlands Park Hotel Feile 'A' Football Final
Portarlington have claimed their first ever Laois Feile title following an eight point victory over...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Esmonde (Pat) White
Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow / Abbeyleix, Laois
Patrick Esmonde (Pat) White, late...
All of Saturday’s GAA results from a very busy day
A grand total of 27 games took place on Saturday across the county.
It was a big day in the Feile with both the 'A'...
Wins for Portlaoise, O’Dempsey’s, Courtwood and Arles-Killeen in tonight’s football action
It was a very busy evening on the football field as five games took place in the top two Divisions in Laois.
Portlaoise, O'Dempsey's, Courtwood...
Laois exhibitor added to line-up for Ireland’s premier interior design event
A Laois exhibitor has been added to the line-up for house 2019, Ireland’s premier interior design event.
Zelouf & Bell Furniture Makers, based in Vicarstown,...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school bring first ever hockey season to a close
Dunamase College hosted Abbeyleix Hockey club U-14s for a friendly match in Portlaoise at the weekend to bring their first ever season to an...
Portarlington Tidy Town’s Spring Clean a huge success as they call for law changes
The Tidy Town's 'Spring Clean' of Portarlington was a big success.
Over 100 volunteers took part at over 28 different locations across the town and...
Laois trio call for county’s support ahead of All-Ireland Student Enterprise final
Three young entrepreneurs are hoping the people of Laois will get behind them and their product ahead of the upcoming All-Ireland Student Enterprise Final...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 12, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Robert Noel Newman
Aughafan, Castletown, Laois / Errill, Laois
Robert Noel Newman, Aughafan, Castletown,...
Victory for The Harps over Clonad and all Thursday night’s results
There were six games down for decision tonight and the most high profile of them saw Clonad take on The Harps second team in...
Local Election candidate posts retraction after tweet on nurses causes uproar
A Laois local election candidate has tonight posted a retraction after a Tweet she posted on Monday caused uproar.
Fine Gael's Vivienne Phelan, who is...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Ladies Hockey team celebrate successful season with awards night
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club held their end of season social night and award-giving ceremony on Friday April 5.
The club finished up the season in...
Huge attendance at Laois secondary schools Track & Field championships
Boys and girls from secondary schools all over Laois competed in the Laois secondary schools Track & Fields championships in St Abban's yesterday.
They took...
Knockbeg 2nd Year basketballers reach All-Ireland final as First Years bid for same
2019 has been a remarkable year for Knockbeg College on the sporting fields and that success continued yesterday on the basketball court.
Knockbeg's 2nd Years...
Our guide to what’s on in Laois this weekend
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It’s that time of the week again when we look to see what’s going on for the weekend.
We are...
Fáilte Ireland explores the potential of festivals bringing international visitors to Laois
Fáilte Ireland this week brought together festival organisers from across Laois to develop events which have the potential to attract more overseas visitors to...
Portlaoise Panthers trio receive Basketball All-Stars awards
Three Portlaoise Panthers basketballers have been announced as All-Stars for the 2018/2019 season.
Claire Melia and Jamie Sherburne have been named on teams along with...
Timahoe Community Hall presents cheque to Mary-Claire Knowles following fashion show
Timahoe was the home of a fashion show last February in a spectacular fundraiser for Mary-Claire Knowles.
A charity fashion show was held in aid of...
Laois IFA to host ‘crisis’ beef meeting while farmers urged to vote politicians who...
Laois IFA are holding a Crisis Beef and Livestock Meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on Monday April 15 at 8.30pm.
The focus of the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Devoy
Corrig, Stradbally, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital,...
McMahon brace sees Ballyroan/Abbey past The Heath and all tonight’s results
Two second half goals from Ballyroan-Abbey's Padraig McMahon helped his side claim their second league win of the season and end The Heath's winning...
In Pictures: Laois Public Participation Network takes CPR training
Laois Public Participation Network in partnership with the Irish Heart Foundation hosted 'Hands for Life' CPROn recently.
The event took place on Thursday April 4...
Laois secondary school launch annual publication
The students of Portlaoise College are nearly ready to go to print with another edition of the school yearbook.
The yearbook will go on sale...
Long serving Laois fire fighter retires from service
Tributes have been paid to one of Laois's longest serving firemen following his retirement.
Dermot Healion from Mountmellick has decided to hang up his helmet...
Laois GAA appoint new Games Development Manager
Laois GAA have appointed a new Games Development Manager.
Following a Strategic Review which was carried out in 2017 and 2018, one of the key...
All of this weekend’s soccer fixtures
Plenty of cup games and some big league matches this weekend.
SATURDAY APRIL 13
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Lambe Brothers CCFL Youths Cup Semi Finals
Players...
Election Diary: Road safety concerns at Heywood; support for Portlaoise residents’ associations and some...
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“Residents need our support in their communities. There is a lot of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Hannah Dooley (née Farrell)
The Glebe, Coolrain, Laois
Hannah Dooley (neé Farrell), The Glebe,...
Carlow GAA trio hit with big bans ahead of Leinster championship
The Carlow footballers have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the upcoming Leinster championship with the news that three of their members are...