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.
Portlaoise hurling manager Fennelly hoping for Leinster run
The Portlaoise hurlers begin their Leinster intermediate championship campaign tomorrow in Wicklow.
The Town face Wicklow senior champions Glenealy in Joule Park, Aughrim at 1.30pm on...
Three Laois schools require extensive works before they can open again
Three of the four Laois schools identified as possibly requiring “urgent structural assessments” following the discovery of “significant structural issues” at a Dublin secondary...
Blow for Laois hurlers as key forward set for layoff following serious injury
New Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan has been dealt a big blow before his side have even pucked a ball.
It has emerged that one...
BREAKING: GAA All-Star football team for 2018 revealed
The GAA has released the All-Star football team for 2018 - but there is no place for nominated Laois keeper Graham Brody.
The Laois vice-captain...
Timahoe NS gets very spooky for Halloween
Timahoe NS was a scary place to be last Friday as the boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire Fatima dressed up in their scariest...
All of this week’s golf results as the season winds down
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the weekend.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Open Fourball sponsored by Bowe’s Foodhall & Café
1st Liam Coady (17) and...
Virgin Media One set to air documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise
What it is like to live and work inside Ireland's largest prison is set to be brought to our TV screens in the next...
French-born Stradbally woman leaves €30 million to various Irish charities
A French-born Stradbally woman, who passed away in December 2016 at the age of 93, has left €30m to five Irish charities.
Elizabeth O'Kelly, who...
Laois Junior GAA clubs invited to take part in Holland tournament
Calling all junior football clubs in Laois – fancy taking part in a tournament in Holland next March?
Den Haag GAA Club, from The Netherlands,...
In Pictures: All-Ireland winning weekend for Portlaoise Macra na Feirme
Celebrations are continuing among Portlaoise Macra members following their All-Ireland victory over the weekend.
The club team composed of Adrian Seale, Paddy Delaney, Thomas Cushen...
Green light given for Obama Plaza style development outside Portlaoise
Planning permission has been granted to Supermacs owner Pat McDonagh for the construction of a new service station, similar to the Barack Obama Plaza...
Laois mum of three left stranded as stolen car remains missing
A young Laois mum has been left completely stranded following the robbery of her car yesterday morning.
Portlaoise native Martina Graham discovered that her car...
Laois road which would make you ‘sea-sick’ to undergo remedial works this year
The Mountrath to Abbeyleix road, described as 'the worst road in the county’, is to undergo works this year.
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming revealed...
Appeal launched to find stolen car in Laois
An appeal has been launched to find a car which was stolen in Laois.
Portlaoise native Martina Graham discovered this morning that her car had...
Young Portlaoise footballer named St Kevin’s Boys/Bohemians Player of the Year
2018 has been a remarkable year for a young footballer from Portlaoise - and now it has gotten even better
Colin Conroy has been named...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 28, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Adeline (Addie) Carolan (née Corcoran)
Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Late of Inch. Addie passed away...
South East maintain 100% record after thriller with West North West
South East 3-17 West North West 2-16
Laois GAA Divisional Football Championship Round 3
The South East are the only Divisional team with a 100% record...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the final Divisional group game
The last group game of the Laois GAA Divisional football competition takes place this evening - but the outcome of it will have no...
O’Moore’s Leinster semi final postponed due to bereavement
The Leinster Intermediate camogie championship semi final between O'Moore's and Young Ireland's has been postponed due to a bereavement.
The club revealed the sad news...
O’Moore’s boss hoping Laois people support his team in quest for Leinster final
Laois camogie champions O'Moore's are one step away from reaching the Leinster Intermediate final.
Dermot McGill's side defeated Camross to win just their second ever...
Laois minor footballers and hurlers announce details of upcoming trials
The Laois minor footballers and hurlers are already preparing for the 2019 season.
Donncha Phelan's footballers and Enda Lyons' hurlers have announced dates of upcoming...
BREAKING: Michael D Higgins set to be re-elected as President of Ireland
Michael D Higgins will be elected as the tenth President of the Republic of Ireland according to an RTE Rec C Exit Poll.
The current...
Blow for Laois footballers as key forward set to retire
The Laois senior footballers have already begun their preparations for the 2019 season as the Divisional competition from which their panel will be chosen...
Darts exhibition in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland coming to Racket Hall
A darts exhibition with one of the world's top players is coming to Racket Hall in Roscrea in December.
And it is for a very...
Founder of Electric Picnic passes away suddenly
There is deep sadness tonight as the founder of the Electric Picnic has passed away.
John Reynolds, who was behind the festival the has become...
Portarlington community group awarded grant from supermarket
The Portarlington After Schools Project is the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s 2018 Community Grants programme.
Aldi’s Portarlington store staff have awarded the charity...
Final Laois GAA award winner confirmed ahead of ceremony
Back on Tuesday, we brought you the news that the Laois GAA Award winners for 2018 had been confirmed - well all of them...
Ballyadams NS defeat Killeshin in Roinn 1 final to bring Cumann na mBunscol 2018...
Killeshin 2-10 Ballyadams NS 5-10
Roinn 1 Boys Championship
Ballyadams NS brought the 2018 Cumann na mBunscol series with a win over Killeshin that saw them...
Durrow defeat Cullohill in neighbourly battle for Division 3 glory
Durrow 6-8 Cullohill 1-5
Roinn 3 Boys Championship
Durrow made it a brilliant day for Our Lady's Meadow school as their boys joined their girls in...
Prolific Paige fires Our Lady’s Meadow Durrow to glory
Durrow 6-4 Knock 4-7
Roinn 4 Girls Shield
Durrow withstood a ferocious Knock comeback to the Roinn 4 Girls Shield this afternoon.
Paige Boyhan was the star...