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.
Irish rugby international launches Portlaoise CBS Zambia fundraiser
A group of 16 Portlaoise CBS students will travel to Zambia in February 2019.
Every two years, the school brings a group of boys to...
Portlaoise AFC club grounds vandalised in ‘infuriating’ attack
Portlaoise AFC soccer club was the victim of a break in last night.
The attack came just a short few hours after Ger Dunne's senior...
In Pictures: Incredible Emo Celtic crowned U-19 Premier Division champions
Emo Celtic have been crowned CCFL U-19 Premier Division champions with two games to spare following an emphatic 8-0 win away to Tullamore Town.
Joe...
Laois man’s amazing voyage celebrated 90 years on
On this day 90 years ago, a Laois man flew on the the maiden flight from East to West across the Atlantic ocean.
Born on...
All-Ireland champions Dublin could begin Leinster campaign in Portlaoise
For the second year running, the Dublin senior footballers could be on their way back to O'Moore Park.
According to the Irish Independent, the Leinster Council...
Harpists from Music Generation Laois wow audiences at Edinburgh festival
The Music Generation Laois Senior Harp Ensemble did their county proud last Wednesday when they played support to the virtuosic Scottish trad duo Chris...
Leinster League glory for former Portlaoise Ladies rugby player
Dublin side St Mary's RFC won the Ladies Leinster Division 1 rugby league title at the weekend and a Laois woman played a stellar...
In Pictures: Glory for Laois kickboxers at Dutch Open
Laois Kickboxers, Chloe Shortall and Caitlin Knight, returned to Ireland victorious after success at a tournament in The Netherlands recently.
The pair represented Mountmellick based...
Laois Arthouse to host free writing workshop with renowned author
The Arts Office of Laois County Council will host a free writers workshop titled 'The story of your life' with writer Pauline Clooney at...
Horse with Laois connections favourite for Aintree Grand National
Laois will have a keen interest in the Aintree Grand National this Saturday when Total Recall, a horse owned by the Monsignor John Byrne’s...
Auctioneers say Portlaoise could benefit from Dublin housing shortage
Dublin's pain could be Portlaoise's gain - so say a group of auctioneers.
Speaking to Midlands 103, CEO of the IPAV, Pat Davitt, says that Midlands...
Disappointment as older people left waiting on Home Care Packages
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare South, Fiona O’Loughlin has said that it is deeply frustrating for the 6,172 older people and their families who...
Mountrath GAA submit plans to build an astroturf
There could be an exciting development in Mountrath GAA.
The club, which plays in the Senior A hurling championship with Laois, lodged a planning application.
They...
Abbeyleix crowned West Leinster hockey champions after play-off success
Abbeyleix U-16 girls came out on top in the West Leinster Hockey play off on Sunday April 8 at the Harriers club in Tullamore.
Eight...
Early detection key as over 40 people in Laois diagnosed with bowel cancer each...
More than 2,700 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year in Ireland, and approximately 41 of these cases are in Laois - the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nancy Kehoe (née Dunphy)
Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, Laois
Nancy died peacefully at The Regional Hospital,...
New housing development planned for Stradbally
Planning permission has been lodged for a new housing development in Stradbally.
Metapod Capital Services Limited intend to apply for permission at The Green, Stradbally...
In Pictures: Laois footballers lead the celebrations at Oakdale Nursing Home
The residents of Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington were thrilled when members of the victorious Laois senior football team made a surprise visit to...
Two Borris-In-Ossory groups combine for novel fundraiser
The Borris-In-Ossory Community Development Association/Tidy Towns and the Borris-In-Ossory Santa Claus Club have joined forces for a novel fundraising venture.
Draw the Joker is the...
Gardai launch appeal after substantial robbery from Portlaoise house
Gardai are appealing for information after a substantial quantity of items were stolen from a house in Portlaoise.
Gardai in Portlaoise are investigating a burglary...
In Pictures: Serious craic at ‘I’m a Celeb’ fundraiser in Killeshin
I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here came to Killeshin at the weekend and it was a night of serious entertainment.
Killeshin FC hosted...
UPDATED: Warning over ‘scam call’ using Laois number
People are being warned over a 'scam caller' who is using a Laois number to try to extort money from people.
A member of the...
Two Laois teenagers released without charge following alleged assault
Gardai have confirmed that two Laois teenagers, arrested last week in connection with a serious assault, have been released without charge.
The pair, one who...
WATCH: Well-known Laois physio shows farmers how to avoid injury in new video
Alison Holmes is something of a legend in these parts as it is simply hard to comprehend all of the different things she does...
Laois Ladies U-16s take another step towards Leinster semi finals
Laois 4-15 Offaly 1-11
Ladies U-16 Leinster 'B' Football Championship Round 2
Laois maintained their 100 per cent start in the U-16 championship with a convincing...
Calls for investment in services to aid young people living with arthritis
Urgent investment is needed in paediatric rheumatology services to meet the needs of 1,200 children and young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)...
All of this week’s CCFL fixtures and the latest league tables
With the evenings getting longer and the soccer season heading to its conclusion, there is a bumper week of games ahead.
See all of the...
Wolfhill the big winners on mixed day for Laois soccer teams
We are not into the second week of April and still soccer matches are falling victim to waterlogged pitches.
Across the three local league where...
Laois Ladies see off Sligo to save themselves from relegation
Laois 4-12 Sligo 2-12
Lild Ladies National Football League Division 2
Laois Ladies collected just their second win of the 2018 season today but it was...
Super Scully fires Borris-Kilcotton to second league win
Abbeyleix 2-16 Borris-Kilcotton 3-17
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
Borris-Kilcotton inflicted a third straight league defeat upon Abbeyleix this afternoon following an extremely high scoring...