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.
Laois PRO O’Sullivan set to receive Leinster GAA award
The Public Relations Officer for Laois has been named Leinster GAA PRO of the year.
Pat O'Sullivan, who took over the role this year from...
Fixture Review Committee propose changes to solve U-19 walkover problem
Back a couple of weeks ago, we did a story outline the absolute farce which is the U-19 football championship this year.
It all started...
Second company set to purchase land and create jobs in Portlaoise
This is brilliant news altogether!
Off the back of the news that Glanbia and Leprino Foods intend to open a cheese manufacturing plant in Togher,...
‘Sad day’ as new housing plan will see ‘just a handful’ for Portlaoise
Laois County Councillors have hit out at a housing plan contained in the Indicative Capital Programme for 2019-2021 which was unveiled at the monthly...
Row over jerseys sees club players stay away from U-21 championship game
One of the most competitive underage hurling amalgamations in the county came apart at the weekend following a disagreement over jerseys.
Castletown and Slieve Bloom...
All of this week’s CCFL fixtures with cup and league action ahead
We're approaching the Winter break in the CCFL but with the weather holding up to this point, the season is progressing well.
This weekend will...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 26, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kevin Keogh
Crowe Lane, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly The Lake Road, Ballybrittas...
Portlaoise set to banish Dublin demons to the past against Kilmacud Crokes
The big day has finally arrived for the Portlaoise footballers as they are off to Parnell Park.
It promises to be a great game as...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 25, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bridget Sexton (née Newe)
Clonminam rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Sexton (nee Newe) “Padua”, Clonminam Rd.,...
Mountmellick flood victim Jimmy wins big on Winning Streak
There were great scenes on RTE tonight as a Mountmellick flood victim from this time last year won big on Winning Streak.
The popular National...
Casey inspired Two Mile House end injury hit Courtwood’s Leinster dreams
Courtwood 2-10 Two Mile House (Kildare) 3-17
Leinster Club IFC Semi Final
Courtwood’s Leinster dream is over after they were defeated by Two Mile House in...
LIVE BLOG: Follow the action as Courtwood look to reach Leinster final
The Courtwood footballers are just one step away reaching the Leinster club intermediate final.
And after Eddie Kinsella's men travelled to Louth two weeks ago,...
Jess the sheepdog and stolen lambs have been FOUND
The news we have all been waiting for - and this time we are certain!
Jess the sheepdog and the majority of the lambs who...
Search continues for stolen sheepdog Jess following robbery of jeep and lambs
Jess the sheepdog and 60 lambs that were stolen from a petrol station in Graiguecullen yesterday are still missing.
The Kealy family from St Joseph's...
Courtwood all set for Newbridge test against Two Mile House
The Courtwood footballers are just one step away reaching the Leinster club intermediate final.
And after Eddie Kinsella's men travelled to Louth two weeks ago,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 24, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Louise Fitzgerald
Clane, Kildare / Mountmellick, Laois
Fitzgerald, Louise, Clane, Co. Kildare & late...
UPDATE: 60 lambs and dog Jess still missing after stolen jeep recovered
We thought we had a happy conclusion to this story but now it appears that we actually haven't.
Earlier today, we reported that a jeep...
FOUND: Stolen jeep and trailer located
We bring you some absolutely brilliant news tonight!
A jeep with a trailor containing 60 lambs attached to it that was stolen in Graiguecullen this...
Appeal launched to locate stolen jeep, trailer and 60 lambs
A young Laois man has launched an appeal to locate his father's stolen jeep.
The vehicle, which had a trailer containing 60 lambs attached to...
All of this week’s golf results and some pictures from The Heath and Portlaoise
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the week gone by.
We also have some pictures from Portlaoise Golf club and The Heath...
Gardai to install two permanent speed vans on M7 where works continue
Gardai have announced they will install two permanent speed vans on the M7 between Junction 8 and 11 in a bid to deter motorists...
WATCH: Laois man stars in new ad about coming home for Christmas
We're just over a month away from Christmas now and you are already inundated with ads for the festive season.
But if you take a...
Portarlington appoint former multiple championship winning Stradbally boss as manager
Portarlington have a new manager - and it is someone who is very well known across the county.
Gracefield native Martin Murphy will take on...
Laois contemporary craftsman in the national spotlight at popular fair
A Laois craftsman and fast-rising talent in handmade furniture circles will showcase his amazing steam bent wood pieces at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft...
Portlaoise footballer Boyle says support from all over Laois is driving his side on
The Portlaoise footballers are trying to win their first Leinster football title since 2009 and their next step is a semi final clash with...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 23, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eddie Keogh
The Borness, Mountmellick, Laois / Multyfarnham, Westmeath
Eddie Keogh, The Borness, Mountmellick,...
WATCH: Gaelscoil Phortlaoise remix of The Greatest Showman hit earns them €1,000
These girls and boys from Gaelscoil Phortlaoise are seriously talented.
We headed out to the Portlaoise primary school this afternoon where the kids from second...
WATCH: Laois couple have first dance signed by Midlands ISL choir
This will brighten up your afternoon.
At a wedding in Portlaoise last weekend, the couple involved decided to have their first dance performed by members...
Death has occurred of well-known Laois man George Dobson
The death has occurred of a well-known Laois man.
George Patrick Dobson, from Portlaoise, passed away unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital yesterday.
George, who is...
Defeated football finalists O’Dempsey’s appoint new management
O'Dempsey's reached their first final in 35 years back in October but they will be under new management next year.
Offaly native Pat Daly has...