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.
Seven Laois organisations benefit by almost €140,000 from two Government schemes
Seven Laois organisations have benefited to the tune of €139,100 thanks to two government schemes which were rolled out in recent days.
The Community Services Programme...
Doheny sets sights on unification bout after successful title defence
Portlaoise boxer TJ Doheny successfully defended his IBF World Super-Bantamweight Title overnight and immediately set his sights on a unification bout with Daniel Roman.
The Knockmay man defeated...
First snow of 2019 hits Laois while forecaster predicts ‘major cold spell imminent’
The first snow of 2019 arrived in Laois yesterday and a forecaster is predicting that we are going to see a lot more of...
Defeat for Critchley’s IT Carlow in Sigerson Cup opener
There was a strong Laois presence on the IT Carlow team as they took on DCU Dochas Eireann in Round 1 of the Sigerson...
In Pictures: Laois Secondary Schools Cross Country another great success
The Laois Athletics Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships provided a great mornings entertainment and competition.
Now in it’s 22nd year, the event is going from...
Knockbeg College reach South Leinster junior football semi final
Knockbeg College 5-18 Naas CBS 3-11
Top Oil South Leinster PP Sch Jun F “A” QF
Knockbeg put in a decent performance to get the better of...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 18, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Pat McNamee
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois / Virginia, Cavan
Pat passed away peacefully in...
In Pictures: The Heath Golf Club Prize Presentation as new season kicks off
The 2019 golf season is back in full swing.
All over the county, players are beginning to come out of their winter hibernation and taking...
Scoil Chriost Ri complete remarkable Leinster double following dramatic extra-time win
Scoil Chriost Ri 5-9 Loreto St Michael's Navan 2-13 (AET)
Lidl Ireland Leinster Ladies Schools Junior 'A' final
What an incredible school Scoil Chriost Ri Portlaoise is...
O’Carroll on fire as reigning champions UCD making winning Sigerson start
Evan O'Carroll was in fine form as UCD made a winning start to the defence of their Sigerson Cup title in Belfield this afternoon.
The...
10 acres available to improve facilities Laois tourist attraction
A local landowner has made 10 acres of land available to purchase near one of Laois leading tourist attractions in the Slieve Bloom mountains.
The...
Chairman of Mountrath Mart says it could reopen if costs come down
It may not be all bad news for Mountrath Mart after all.
Chairman Gerard Phelan says that the Mart could reopen if the costs that...
In Pictures: Huge crowd turns out as De La Salle Castletown Brother turns 100
There was great excitement and celebrations in Miguel House, Castletown, last week when a De La Salle Brother celebrated his 100th birthday.
Brother Norbert Mullins,...
Laois farmers urged to take safety precautions as slurry spreading commences
The slurry season is upon us and Laois farmers are being urged to take safety precautions.
IFA’s Health and Safety Executive, William Shortall has urged...
Former Laois manager Dempsey appointed boss of Offaly club
A former Laois senior football manager has been appointed as boss of a club across the border.
St Joseph's native Sean Dempsey will take over...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 17, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patricia Grey (née O'Connell)
Rathdowney, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
GREY, Patricia (née O’Connell) (Rathdowney...
Victory for Flanagan’s University of Limerick as Sigerson Cup gets underway
University of Limerick 1-13 Dublin Institute of Technology 1-12
Sigerson Cup Round 1
Frank Flanagan's University of Limerick made a winning start to the Sigerson Cup...
Mountrath CS see off Heywood to reach South-Leinster final
Mountrath CS 3-8 Heywood CS 0-9
Top Oil South Leinster School's Senior 'C' Semi Final
Mountrath Community School will contest the South-Leinster 'C' football championship final after...
Laois Gardai issue warning over tyres and catch two motorists speeding
Laois Gardai have issued a warning to all motorists to regularly check the condition of their tyres.
It comes as members of the force had...
21 Laois lads set to represent their colleges as Sigerson Cup gets underway
The 2019 Sigerson Cup gets underway this week and there will be considerable Laois representation on the 16 teams.
21 players from Laois clubs will...
Raheen Panto Group gearing up for their 32nd performance
Raheen Panto group will stage their 32nd Anniversary Pantomime 'Cinderella' in Heywood Community School Gym this year from Thursday January 24 to Saturday January...
Portlaoise Panthers U-20 National Cup final fixture confirmed
Just a couple of days after the Portlaoise Panthers U-20 Women's team qualified for the National Cup final, the date and venue for the...
Laois medical student set to cycle 200km for CRMF Crumlin
Chris Carew truly is a remarkable young man.
Not only is he something of an academic genius - it also turns out he is someone...
Local hotel upgraded to 4-stars classification
Champagne corks were popping at Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea following the announcement that it has been awarded Four Stars by Fáilte Ireland, the...
Second Laois candidate confirms she will contest Macra vice-president role
Back in November, we confirmed that one Laois woman was in the running for the position of vice-president of Macra na Feirme and speculated...
Laois clubs receive €79,000 in Leinster GAA grants
10 Laois GAA clubs have benefited to the tune of €79,000 from Leinster GAA grants.
The funding programme run by Leinster GAA and Croke Park...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Delahunty
Bweeng West, Bweeng, Cork / Laois
DELAHUNTY (Bweeng and Laois) on 14th...
Hennessy’s hat-trick helps Scoil Chriost Ri claim back-to-back Leinster titles
Scoil Chriost Ri 5-6 Moate CS 1-9
Lidl Post-Primary Schools Leinster Ladies Senior 'A' Final
A first half hat-trick from corner forward Orla Hennessy did the...
In Pictures: Some class Sportsfile pictures from Portlaoise Panthers’ National Cup weekend
The showpiece weekend on the basketball calendar took place over the last few days in Tralee.
Laois club Portlaoise Panthers had an unprecedented four teams...
Children’s Occupational Therapy Services in Laois remains understaffed says TD
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen has expressed concern at the number of vacant posts in occupational therapy services in Laois-Offaly.
Deputy Cowen was...